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which are crucial for logistics
The Ministry of Ports and Airports and the National Waterway Transportation Agency ANTAQ are developing a General Grant Plan.This plan will
initiate concessions starting in 2025, with 12-year contracts requiring regular dredging to maintain river navigability during dry spells
In exchange, concessionaires can charge tolls on large cargo vessels.The Madeira River project is poised to be the first to go to bid in
early 2025, followed by the Paraguay River later that year
(Photo Internet reproduction)These concessions will significantly lower export costs for grains through Northern Arc ports and facilitate
The Paraguay River will aid in mineral exports while Lagoa Mirim will enhance trade with Uruguay.Brazil has around 42,000 kilometers of
navigable waterways, with about 19,000 kilometers economically viable for transporting various goods
The government aims to triple this capacity.Waterways are less polluting and more cost-effective than road or rail transport
Transportation InfrastructureThe shift toward waterways began in the early 2010s as producers in Mato Grosso opted for northern ports over
traditional southern routes
This change became feasible after paving BR-163 to Porto Velho.Despite delays in the concession process due to the complexities of waterway
logistics, optimism remains high
Potential bidders include major companies like Cargill and Louis Dreyfus Company.The government expects these concessions to attract
significant investments and create thousands of jobs
As Brazil embarks on this transformative project, it stands on the brink of a logistics revolution that promises to enhance its export
capabilities and stimulate economic growth.
