Brazilian maritime companies propose improvements in port logistics

The document, titled “Manifesto for Innovation in the Maritime and Port Sector,” states that, “despite some examples of excellence in innovation in the area, the country still needs to overcome logistical, regulatory and cultural bottlenecks that impede progress.” more consistent and sustainable.” The document identifies four major challenges based on consultations with actors in the Brazilian maritime, port and waterway sector. These challenges are: the disarticulation between organizations involved in innovative projects; the low incentive to take intelligent risks; lack of long-term planning; and the insufficient encouragement of innovation in contracting processes. In this sense, the statement presents proposals for solutions and calls for a public debate among public and private managers, workers and entrepreneurs in the area, public policy makers, sector regulators, parliamentarians, researchers and other opinion formers. From the suggestions presented, the companies that ...