Record harvest strains copper logistics in Chile
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The numbers
copper traffic explains much of the result. Terminals adjusted shifts and equipment to absorb demand.
Experts warn that competition between neighbouring ports will intensify and productivity will be decisive.
Background
According to industry sources, operations in San Antonio have grown steadily and operators expect 34% more activity next quarter.
Cargill said the region has room to grow if bottlenecks in land access and draft are solved.
Challenges
copper traffic explains much of the result. Terminals adjusted shifts and equipment to absorb demand.
According to industry sources, operations in San Antonio have grown steadily and operators expect 34% more activity next quarter.
Next steps
Chile authorities are studying regulatory changes to speed up investment and make concession contracts more predictable.
copper traffic explains much of the result. Terminals adjusted shifts and equipment to absorb demand.
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