Argentina grains ships load less cargo as river levels hit near-record lows

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Argentina grains ships load less cargo as river levels hit near-record lows

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Huge grains ships loading up with soy and corn at Argentina’s major inland river ports around Rosario are taking on less cargo as water levels drop to near record lows due to a major drought upstream in Brazil, pushing up costs and transport times. The Parana River, which carries almost 80% of Argentina’s grains and oilseeds for export, is at the second lowest level for this time of […]