Heart of the Fluvial System
Specialized River Logistics
Paraguay is a critical node in our regional network. We provide specialized bunkering and lubricant coordination for the massive barge convoys and river vessels that drive South American inland trade, ensuring reliability from Asunción to Concepción.
Bunker Fuel Supply: Strategic Local Partnerships
We coordinate high-quality energy supply through strong local agreements with Raizen Paraguay, Fuelpar, Puma Paraguay, and Montealegre. This network guarantees constant availability of:
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Marine Diesel & Gas Oil: MGO/MDO tailored for river engines.
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Fuel Oils: HFO/IFO and VLSFO for international transit.
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Marine Urea (AUS 40), we provide at key river terminals, ensuring your vessels meet international emission standards
Shell Marine Lubricants: Strategic Alliance with Condor SACI and Latin American Petroleum SA
Through strategic alliances with local distributors including Condor SACI in Paraguay and Latin American Petroleum SA in Uruguay, Grupo Kenport coordinates the availability and supply of Shell Marine Lubricants across the regional fluvial and maritime network.
These high-performance oils are essential for the heavy-duty demands of river pushers and convoys. This partnership ensures comprehensive supply across the entire fluvial system, covering all Argentine ports and every Uruguayan terminal within the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway (Hidrovía), the Uruguay River, and the River Plate. Our coordinated reach provides seamless lubricant availability for vessels transitioning from inland river navigation to international maritime corridors.
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Inland Waterway Cabotage and Global Supply Operations.
We are experts in Inland Waterway Cabotage along the Paraná–Paraguay corridor. Our operational flexibility allows us to serve vessels through both onshore (terminal) and offshore (anchorage) supply modes, ensuring operational continuity for major convoys and international shipowners.
Operational Focus:
Paraná–Paraguay River (Hidrovía).
Strategic fluvial hubs & Hidrovía infrastructure and logistics network is specifically designed to support the waterway and major fluvial corridors. We provide comprehensive supply coordination at the most critical Paraguayan ports:
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Strategic Role: The industrial heart of Paraguay and the primary logistics node for the northern Hidrovía.
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Operational Context: Villeta (located south of Asunción) is the preferred deep-draft terminal during low-water seasons, allowing for more efficient loading of large convoys.
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Bunker & Supply Logistics: Coordination of MGO and specialized fluvial fuels via dedicated barge or truck-to-ship at private terminals. [2]
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Special Services: Critical refueling point for northbound convoys heading towards Bolivia and Brazil.
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Strategic Role: Key transit point near the Yacyretá Dam, connecting the Upper Paraná with the rest of the fluvial system.
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Operational Context: Critical for the regional movement of grains and fuels between Paraguay and Argentina.
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Logistics: Strategic coordination of Shell Marine Lubricants and Urea (AUS40) at terminals like Ultrapar, ensuring convoys maintain environmental and mechanical compliance before entering international waters.
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Strategic Role: A northern logistics gateway within Paraguay’s river system, supporting regional cargo flows and upper Hidrovía operations.
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Operational Context: Located on the Paraguay River, Concepción serves as a strategic stop for convoys navigating between central Paraguay, Bolivia, and southern Brazil.
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Logistics: Coordination of fluvial fuel supply, lubricants, and operational support for tugboats, convoys, and inland cargo vessels.
