ArticleParaná State Issues New Railway Concession ProjectThe Paraná State government has issued a new railway concession project, the "Nova Ferroeste" Project.BrazilTransportMayer Brown
ArticleSEP/PR Sets New Rules For Changing The Corporate Structure Of Leased Port TerminalsAccording to the Ordinance, the requests for transfer of controlling stake or corporate ownership must be made at the National Agency of Waterway Transportation (Antaq), being such agency responsible for deciding the process.BrazilTransportKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
ArticleThe Federal Court Of Accounts Determined The National Agency For Waterway Transportation (ANTAQ) To Regulate The Activities Of Foreign Shipowners In The Long Distance ShippingIn June 2016, the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) ruled in the sense that the National Agency for Waterway Transportation (ANTAQ) was failing to inspect and regulate foreign shipowners operating in the long distance shipping in Brazil.BrazilTransportTrench Rossi Watanabe Advogados
ArticleCADE Dismisses Uber Claims For Lack Of EvidenceBrazil's competition authority has ruled that taxi drivers did not bring sham litigation and coordinate threats against Uber drivers in an attempt to drive them out of the Market.BrazilAntitrust/Competition LawVeirano e Advogados Associados
ArticleBrazil Accedes To The International Compensation Regime For Oil Pollution DamageBrazil has formally acceded to the 1992 Protocol to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, marking a significant shift in the country's maritime environmental liability framework.BrazilEnvironmentMayer Brown
ArticleGovernment Publicizes Auction Principles For The Construction And Operation Of The First Brazilian High-Speed TrainAs part of the growth introduction program, the Brazilian government has publicized the draft for the public bidding and agreement for the concession of public service of railroad passengers transportation by high-speed train for the Railroad EF-222, from Rio de Janeiro to Campinas. BrazilGovernment, Public SectorLefosse Advogados
ArticleOpportunities For The Regional Airport Of USIMINAS, State Of Minas GeraisThe Minas Gerais State announced upcoming investments in the regional airport of USIMINAS (SBIP), also known as Airport of Ipatinga, through a Public Private Partnership.BrazilGovernment, Public SectorTozziniFreire Advogados
ArticleProvisional Presidential Decree Increases The Limit For Foreign Capital In Brazilian Airline Companies From 20% To 49%The Provisional Presidential Decree N. 714 / 2016, issued by president Dilma Roussef last week, increases the limit for foreign capital in Brazilian airline companies from the current 20% to 49%.BrazilGovernment, Public SectorTozziniFreire Advogados
ArticleThe Special Secretariat Of Ports Of The Brazilian Presidency (SEP/PR) Executes The First Amendment Of Extension Of Port Lease Agreement Under The New Ports LawThe Special Secretariat of Ports of the Brazilian Presidency - SEP/PR executed last December the first amendment of anticipated extension of port lease agreements.BrazilGovernment, Public SectorKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
ArticleExtinção da limitação ao Capital Estrangeiro na AviaçãoO Governo Federal Brasileiro publicou, em 13 de dezembro de 2018, a Medida Provisória nº 863/2018 ("MP 863/18")BrazilTransportVeirano e Advogados Associados
ArticleFux reitera suspensão de processos em todas as instâncias referente a Tabela de Frete MínimoNa última quarta-feira, 7 de fevereiro de 2019, o Ministro Luiz Fux, ratificando a decisão anterior de 12 de dezembro de 2018, determinou, por meio de nova decisão proferida ...BrazilTransportKLA Advogados
ArticleGoverno promete destravar projetos de terminais portuários privadosO governo pretende criar uma aproximação com empresários do setor portuário para fortalecer o diálogo e agilizar projetos. O Ministério da Infraestrutura quer implantar um grupo de trabalhoBrazilTransportKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
ArticleIndustriais iniciam o ano mais otimistasMesmo com queda registrada na atividade e emprego entre novembro e dezembro, as expectativas dos industriais são positivas para os próximos seis meses.BrazilTransportKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
ArticleLiminar suspende a aplicação de multas e indenizações pelo não cumprimento da Tabela de Frete MínimoNesta quinta-feira (6), o Ministro Luiz Fux, no âmbito da Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade 5956, deferiu medida cautelar, válida até o exame de mérito da Ação ...BrazilTransportKLA Advogados
ArticleRumo bate recorde de carga transportada por sua ferroviaA Rumo, maior operadora ferroviária do País, com mais de mil locomotivas e 25 mil vagões, registrou o melhor novembro da sua história no transporte de produtos agrícolas e industriais.BrazilTransportKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
ArticleBimco adota cláusula para endereçar fornecimento de bunker de baixo teor de enxofreA BIMCO (Baltic and International Maritime Council) publicou duas cláusulas para utilização em contratos de afretamento por período, que regularão os impactos do anexo VI da MARPOLBrazilEnergy and Natural ResourcesKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados
ArticleANAC Approves The Auction Of Congonhas And 14 Other Terminals For August 18After the approval of TCU (Union Court of Auditors), the ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) approved yesterday (June 06, 2022) the public notice for the auction of the seventh round of airport concessions.BrazilTransportKLA Advogados
ArticleANTAQ Public Hearing To Amend Normative Resolution No. 18-ANTAQ/2017The public hearing will be held on December 10, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium of ANTAQ's headquarters.BrazilTransportMayer Brown
ArticleANTAQ Schedules Public Hearing On The Concession Of The Santos Port Access ChannelBrazil's National Waterway Transportation Agency has announced a public hearing to discuss the concession of the Santos Port access channel, marking a significant step toward private sector involvement...BrazilTransportMayer Brown
ArticleNota sobre o andamento da Audiência Pública 18/2019 da ANTT – Concessão da Nova DutraEm razão do alto engajamento social, a ANTT pretende divulgar nova rodada de sessões presenciais em breve.BrazilTransportMayer Brown