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Wilson Sons attends the largest fertilizer ship ever docked in the Port of Santos
Wilson Sons, the largest integrated port-shipping logistics operator in Brazil, acted as agents for the M/V Affinity Diva, arriving from China in January. The vessel broke the record as the largest fertilizer vessel in the history of Brazil, in this …
Feb 1, 2023 / Vessels
Wilson Sons’ shipping agency handles the largest fertilizer ship ever berthed in the Port of Santos
On September 7th and 13th, Wilson Sons, the largest integrated port-shipping logistics operator in Brazil, with over 180 years of experience, handled the agency procedures and turnaround of the MV Red Marlin. The vessel is the largest in the world to …
Sep 21, 2022 / Vessels
Wilson Sons replaces vessel to expand operational capacity at Tecon Santa Clara
Wilson Sons has added 33% to the operational capacity of its river terminal Tecon Santa Clara, which operates in integration with Tecon Rio Grande. The expansion took place in June upon replacement of the vessel Trevo Roxo, with a capacity of 120 …
Jul 8, 2022 / Curious
Wilson Sons starts operating a new tug with greenhouse gas emission reduction technology
With an innovative hull design and more efficient hydrodynamics, it is the first in a series of six IMO TIER III tugs which will be delivered in 2022 and 2023Last week, Wilson Sons has started operating the first of six new tugs with an innovative …
Jun 15, 2022 / Curious
Ports of Salvador and Rio Grande are the most efficient in the country, according to global container performance index from the World Bank and IHS Markit
Container terminals operated by Wilson Sons celebrate results and look to the futureThis month, the Wilson Sons container terminals are commemorating: 22 years operating in Salvador (BA) and 25 years in Rio Grande (RS). Besides this double …
Mar 16, 2022 / Vessels
Wilson Sons participates in the first full load operation of the new berth of the Port of Itaqui
Newly built in the Maranhão terminal, Pier 99 will be dedicated to the movement of commodities, mainly wood pulpWilson Sons was responsible for the agency of the vessel Pelican Arrow, owned by G2 Ocean, which carried out the first full load operation …
Mar 10, 2022 / Curious
Wilson Sons bets on North Arch for growth of the port support sector
Wilson Sons has been increasingly consolidating its leadership in the harbour towage sector in the North Arch. In 2021, the company had a significant growth in volume of manoeuvers in the ports in the region and has positive expectations for the …
Feb 23, 2022 / Curious
Wilson Sons Shipping Agency serves 70% of the chartered FPSO market in Brazil
Estimates of the oil and gas sector indicate growth, with new units coming into operation in the next five yearsWith 70% of the national market, Wilson Sons currently leads the shipping agency sector for attendance of FPSOs (Floating, Production, …
Feb 2, 2022 / Curious
Wilson Sons’ port support operation in Açu Port completes five years
Partnership between the companies, which started in 2016, focuses on innovation and sustainability for the development of the Brazilian port and maritime sectorThe Wilson Sons’ Towage business unit ended 2021 celebrating five years of operations at …
Jan 14, 2022 / Curious
Wilson Sons sets record for ship-to-ship LNG operations
During the last 10 months, Wilson Sons has registered a record of LNG ship-to-ship operations (STS).Wilson Sons towage unit operated in more than 15 operations to transfer LNG from gas tankers to FSRUs. Most of the operations took place at Celse’s …
Dec 3, 2021 / Curious