The Argentinean Port of San Nicolás, which is located on the west bank of the Paraná River in Buenos Aires province, is actively seeking new dry bulk commodities to add to its portfolio of products that currently make use of the river terminal. At present, it functions almost uniquely as a facility that handles imported fertiliser, with imports of this commodity accounting for half of all traffic.
The port is therefore investigating new technologies, looking at ways of increasing its discharge rates and also attracting new investment. Vacant land is available for new concessions.
As for 2025, the port’s peak season commenced in May (rather than April), which means that, although still on course to make budget, the year is not proving to be without certain difficulties. However, it may not be until 2026 that volumes at San Nicolás return to pre-pandemic levels. The situation is not being helped by the lack of any overall strategy in the Argentinian market as a whole, thereby leaving the port still to be find a direction to head for.