DatamarNews: Strategic information for foreign trade and maritime shipping

Tariff changes, new regulations, freight-rate volatility, shifts in maritime routes and port investments can directly affect the operations of exporters, importers, carriers, terminals and logistics providers. In this context, following industry news is essential — but understanding the effects of each development requires context, analysis and reliable data.

This is the purpose of DatamarNews, Datamar’s news outlet specializing in foreign trade, maritime shipping, ports and logistics.

With news published daily in Portuguese and English, DatamarNews tracks the sector’s main developments and shows how they can influence trade flows, port throughput, logistics chains and the decisions of companies operating in international trade.

What is DatamarNews?

DatamarNews is Datamar’s news and analysis portal for professionals in the maritime, port, logistics and foreign trade sectors.

Its coverage includes:

• maritime shipping and navigation services;
• ports, terminals and infrastructure;
• logistics and cargo handling;
• imports and exports;
• economic developments and trade regulations;
• freight rates and maritime routes;
• commodities;
• markets such as meat, coffee, fruit, grains, oil, mining, sugar, vehicles, steel and aluminum.

An average of 240 news stories are published each month in Portuguese and English. The portal also produces rankings, charts, analyses of trade routes, port throughput, vessel calls and studies on specific cargoes.

This allows readers to follow both the latest developments and the structural changes reshaping foreign trade and maritime shipping.

Specialized content supported by reliable data

One of DatamarNews’s main distinctive characteristic is its use of data to deepen news coverage.

When Brazil gains access to a new market, for example, the story may feature shipment history, main destinations, ports used and the evolution of export volumes. Similarly, news about a terminal expansion can be accompanied by information on cargo movement in that region.

Part of these analyses uses information from DataLiner, Datamar’s platform dedicated to foreign trade and maritime shipping intelligence in South America.

The editorial team also draws on official sources, industry associations and recognized market references. The information is selected and contextualized to give readers a clear view of developments that may affect their businesses.

In this way, DatamarNews does more than report what happened. It helps readers understand the scale of each development, its possible impacts and its relationship with market behavior.

Examples of charts published by DatamarNews

The charts published by DatamarNews help turn large volumes of data into information that can be read quickly. They show not only total volumes, but also their evolution over time, changes across markets and the participation of key foreign trade players.

The content produced includes charts on:

• monthly and annual trends in containerized imports and exports;
• top exported and imported products;
• countries of origin and destination of cargoes;
• container throughput at South American ports;
• market share of carriers, terminals and logistics operators;
• main trade routes;
• movement of refrigerated cargo and liquid bulk;
• rankings of trade partners, commodities and freight forwarders.

A recent example was a report on Brazilian containerized imports, which grew 9.2% between January and July 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. In addition to presenting the overall result, the content showed the evolution of imports over the past five years, the products that contributed most to the increase and the main countries of origin of the cargo.

DatamarNews also uses charts to track specific markets. Examples include the history of deep-sea container throughput at the Port of Fortaleza between January 2022 and July 2026, and the evolution of Brazilian beef exports to Indonesia since March 2025.

By connecting market developments with historical series and detailed data, these charts help readers identify trends that do not always appear from the latest numbers alone.

DatamarNews by the numbers

DatamarNews’s audience reflects the market’s growing interest in specialized content and reliable information on foreign trade and maritime shipping.

The website currently records:

• 240 news stories published each month, in Portuguese and English;
• 40,000 monthly readers;
• 75,000 page views per month;
• 6,000 subscribers to the daily newsletter;
• 36 exclusive analyses and rankings produced each year.

These numbers demonstrate DatamarNews’s ability to deliver relevant information to a qualified audience made up of professionals who follow and participate directly in international trade.

Daily newsletter: information delivered straight to your inbox

In addition to the content available on the portal, DatamarNews maintains a daily newsletter that brings together the most relevant news on foreign trade, maritime shipping, ports and logistics.

Sent to approximately 6,000 subscribers, the newsletter allows industry professionals to follow the market’s main developments in a practical way, directly in their inbox.

The content works as a daily selection of information that may affect operations, commercial strategies, investments and logistics decisions.

Content for different market segments

The information published by DatamarNews serves professionals across multiple areas.

Exporters and importers can track markets, products, destinations and regulatory changes. Carriers, shipping agents and freight forwarders find information on new routes, services, vessel calls and changes in cargo flows. Ports and terminals can monitor investments, concessions, infrastructure projects and port throughput.

Consultancies, industry associations, researchers, suppliers and government agencies also use the content to identify trends and better understand the dynamics of South American foreign trade.

Exclusive rankings and analyses

In addition to its daily coverage, DatamarNews publishes proprietary content produced from Datamar’s databases.

There are 36 analyses and rankings per year, including reports on logistics operators, ports, companies, commodities, trade routes, vessel calls and cargo movement.

Examples include rankings of leading freight forwarders, top exporters and importers; analyses of the destinations that increased their purchases the most; and charts showing how cargo flows have changed over the past several years.

This content allows readers to:

• compare performance across different periods;
• track the evolution of handled volumes;
• identify changes in market share;
• analyze origins, destinations, products and ports;
• recognize trends, risks and opportunities.

Information for better-informed decisions

In foreign trade, a decision rarely depends on a single factor. The opening of a market may create opportunities for exporters, but it can also increase demand for equipment and logistics capacity. The launch of a new maritime service may improve a region’s connectivity, while a tariff or trade restriction can alter destinations, volumes and strategies.

By bringing together news, context and data, DatamarNews offers a more complete view of these movements.

This is the connection between the portal’s editorial work and Datamar’s role in market intelligence: transforming complex information into content that is clear and useful for those who need to make decisions.

Advertise on DatamarNews

Companies interested in communicating with a specialized audience can also advertise on the DatamarNews portal and in its daily newsletter.

Advertising spaces make it possible to promote brands, products, services, events and solutions to professionals connected to foreign trade, maritime shipping, logistics, ports and supply chains.

With 40,000 monthly readers, 75,000 page views per month and a newsletter sent daily to 6,000 subscribers, DatamarNews gives companies the opportunity to reach a segmented audience directly involved in sector decisions.

To learn about available formats, request the media kit or develop a communication campaign, contact the DatamarNews team.

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