Experts: This is how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will affect the world economy
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil transport, raising concerns about inflation and economic repercussions.
Hidrovía: there were three proposals to take over the largest bidding process of the current government
Three companies, two from Belgium and one from Brazil, have proposed bids to manage the extensive public works contract for the Hidrovía, Argentina's key waterway.
The Government opens the bids for the privatization of the Waterway and national routes
The Argentine government is set to unveil bids for the privatization of the Paraná and Paraguay rivers Waterway and over 2,500 kilometers of national routes, critical for the country's logistics and trade.
The largest privatization of the Milei era begins to take shape, promising investments of US$10 billion
Argentina is set to receive US$10 billion in investments through the privatization of the Vía Navegable Troncal, a critical waterway for international trade.
Under environmental and political pressure, Lula's government postpones waterway auctions until 2027
The Brazilian government has postponed most of its waterway concession auctions to 2027 amid rising political pressures and civil society mobilizations against the projects.
N. Cesiulis' proposal to create a new waterway in the Nemunas River faced criticism from environmentalists
N. Cesiulis' proposal for developing a new waterway in the Nemunas River has been met with skepticism from environmentalists who question the need and safety concerns associated with the project.
Navemazônia wins the 2025 ANTAQ Award in the unprecedented category of Waterway Connection
Navemazônia has been awarded the 2025 ANTAQ Award for its exceptional services covering the largest number of municipalities in Brazil in the new Waterway Connection category.
Iran fires live missiles into Strait of Hormuz as Trump envoys arrive for nuclear talks
Iran conducted live missile drills in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting its readiness to block the strategic waterway amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with U.S. envoys.
Benin's lovers less row-mantic as apps replace waterway rendezvous
The traditional 'lovers' channel' in Ganvie, Benin, is losing its significance as young people opt for dating apps and modern social interactions.
‘Time is ripe’: why China is eyeing another vast canal link to Southeast Asia
China is considering the construction of the Xianggui Canal, a new waterway that would connect its interior cities to Southeast Asia following the near completion of the Pinglu Canal.
VIDEO: Suspect in woman's murder tries to flee through dirty water but is captured by police with a stun gun
A 27-year-old suspect linked to the murder of Regilane Sousa was apprehended by police in Boa Vista after attempting to escape through a dirty waterway.
Indigenous people maintain protest against the dredging of the Tapajós River and claim the government has abandoned negotiations
Indigenous protesters in Santarém, Brazil, are continuing their indefinite occupation of a Cargill facility to oppose the federal government's plan for waterway projects on the Tapajós River, which they claim has been imposed without proper negotiation.
Lula's government suspends work on the Tapajós waterway after indigenous protests
The Lula administration has suspended the authorization for dredging the Tapajós river waterway in Pará following protests from indigenous people who were not consulted about the project.
Tapajós Indigenous Peoples Prepare Counterproposal to Federal Government for Revocation of Decree
Indigenous groups from the Tapajós region are preparing a counterproposal to the Brazilian federal government regarding Decree 12.600/2025, which affects the Tapajós Waterway's management.
It almost turned into a disaster... Elementary school students survive a bus crash
Elementary school students were rescued from a waterway after a school bus crashed, allegedly caused by the driver falling asleep at the wheel in Sacramento County, California.
The Led on the Labi closed the waterway from the border with Germany to Kunětice in Pardubice
The Led on the Labi has officially closed the waterway stretching from the German border to Kunětice in Pardubice.
Milei measures trust in Argentina with a river concession generating 13 billion in revenue
The Argentine government reopens a competition for the management of the 1,400 kilometers of the Main Navigable Waterway after the cancellation of the previous process in February, seeking international infrastructure companies to manage one of the world's largest navigable rivers.