Logistics

Introduction

Global terminal operator ICTSI has announced a major investment initiative to significantly increase the capacity of the Rio Brasil Terminal in Brazil’s Port of Rio de Janeiro. The project aims to strengthen the port’s logistics role in South America.

Investment Overview

Background & Purpose

• The original shiploader (U5) at Narvik was put into service in 1977. Over nearly five decades of operation, it reached the end of its technical lifespan.
• Given the strategic importance of Narvik’s port an ice-free, deepwater facility used to export iron ore products LKAB decided to replace the aging loader with a modern facility to ensure long-term, efficient, and sustainable operations.

Launch of the New Shiploader

1. Current Situation & Motivation
Napier Port, located on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, currently uses reachstackers and forklift trucks (FLTs) to move containers between quay and yard.This system is diesel-intensive and, according to the port, inefficient as throughput has been growing (230,000 TEU in FY 2024, with a 13.9% increase in container volume in the first half of 2025). 

The Evolving Threat Landscape

While awareness of cyber threats has improved, criminals are leveraging new technologies to become more sophisticated. The industry's growing reliance on digital systems, including satellite connectivity, navigation systems, and cargo management platforms, has created a larger "attack surface" for malicious actors.

Key Vulnerabilities and Threats