Brazilian Port Sector Financing: The Step-In Right

Despite the economic and political crisis, the Brazilian port sector has been drawing attention due to its expansion and its optimistic outlook. Since 2003, the volume of cargo handled has increased 70% and, according to the National Plan of Port Logistics, these figures shall double from now to 2042. The numbers are consistent with a country with a port sector that is responsible for over 90% of its exports.

A deficiency in Brazilian logistics persists and represents an obstacle to the competitiveness of the national economy. With this in mind, the new Ports Law (Law No. 12,815, of June 5, 2013) significantly changed the regulation towards leveraging private investment in the sector¹.