The beginning of the 2026 harvest has once again exposed structural weaknesses of the Northern Arc, with congestion in the vicinity of the port of Miritituba (PA). Trucks are facing queues of days to unload production, generating increased costs for producers and transporters and compromising the competitiveness of Brazilian grain exports. According to Gilberto Leal, Head of Commodities at Granel Inteligência de Mercado, freight from Mato Grosso to Miritituba jumped from R$ 260.00 to R$ 330.00 per tonne in just two weeks. He warns: The specialist highlights that the harvest continues, but the port cannot absorb the production, generating improvised storage and extra costs, which directly impacts the margin of producers. Leal stresses that the logistical bottlenecks harm the planning and fulfillment of international contracts, potentially generating fines and damages to Brazil's reputation as a reliable supplier. In addition, hidden costs, such as stay at ports, fuel, and loss of ...