Brazil shipped 2.7 million bags abroad in January, up 6% from January 2013. Revenues, however, were down 27%.
Author: From the Newsroom
Brazilian exports of basic, semi-manufactured and manufactured goods declined in the first week of the month, while imports increased. The deficit stood at US 1.7 billion.
The UN and Arab League mediator Lakhdar Brahimi met this Monday with delegates from the Syrian opposition and government, in Geneva.
Last year, 34.9 million tonnes worth of cargo were handled at the facility. Containers alone amounted to a combined 26.15 million tonnes, up 61% from 2012.
According to an IMF survey, the West Bank and Gaza depend on successful talks with Israel in order to thrive, cut down unemployment and attract investment.
International prices have dropped for the first time in three months. The sole exception is dairy, whose costs have gone up due to strong demand in the Middle East, North Africa, China and Russia.
Arab Health took place from January 27th to 30th in Dubai and featured 38 exhibitors from Brazil. The value of the deals closed was an all-time high, according to industry association.
According to Brazil’s Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association, 25,779 vehicles were shipped abroad in January this year, a decline of nearly 30% from January 2013.
The terminal in the Qatari capital handled 23.2 million passengers in 2013. Aircraft traffic and cargo throughput also increased.
In 2013, Dubai’s ports operator handled 55 million containers, down 1.9% from 2012. In the emirate, however, the volume handled was an all-time high.
The institution, controlled by the Bahrain-based Arab bank ABC, posted a US$ 110 million profit in 2013. The return on equity was 15%.
Dollar inflows to Brazil exceeded outflows by US$ 1.61 billion. Foreign trade-related exchange operations boosted the performance.
The ‘Tourism Dirham’ will be charged on all types of accommodations within the emirate. The charge will be made per room, per night, starting on March 31st. The charge will range from US$ 1.91 to US$ 5.44.
The event will take place on May 4th and 5th in preparation for the United Nations climate summit, due to be held in September in New York.
