Port of Montevideo Crisis ‘Admits No Delay,’ Uruguay’s Industrialists Warn
Uruguay's manufacturers declared the Port of Montevideo situation 'critical' and demanded government action, while a separate deal handed the Martín García Canal dredging job to Belgium's Jan de Nul. The post Port of Montevideo Crisis ‘Admits No Delay,’ Uruguay’s Industrialists Warn appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Port of Montevideo is facing critical challenges, with Uruguay's industrialists warning that the situation 'admits no delay.' The country's main industrial association, the Cámara de Industrias del Uruguay, has called on the government to take immediate action. The port, which serves as Uruguay's gateway to the world, has experienced repeated stoppages, particularly at its container terminal.
Union disputes have been a major cause of the issues, causing significant disruptions to cargo operations. The industrialists argue that these stoppages are not just labor headaches but direct threats to the country's trade. They have warned that cargo and transshipment traffic may shift to rival ports in Argentina and Brazil if the port's reliability continues to deteriorate.
The situation is further complicated by a dredging deal signed by Uruguay's binational shipping channel, the Martín García Canal, managed by CARP. In July 2026, CARP awarded a five-year dredging contract to Belgian firm Jan de Nul, which will cost about US$65.994 million. This decision appears to be a separate issue from the port crisis, but both are ultimately about ensuring Uruguay's trade flows smoothly.
The industrialists are urging the government to address the port issues with the same urgency shown in the dredging deal.
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