Petrobras is evaluating the early retirement of mature offshore platforms, including the potential shutdown of units such as FPSO Cidade de Santos ahead of schedule, as part of its upcoming business plan. Market impact The initiative reflects a broader shift in asset...

The Senate's Temporary Committee on the Civil Code (CTCivil) held a public hearing on April 15, 2026 to debate the impacts of PL 4/2025 — a bill reforming Brazil's 2002 Civil Code — on Business Law and Property Law, gathering lawyers, professors, and sector...

The Superior Court of Justice (STJ), in Jurisprudence Newsletter No. 884 (Third Panel, April 2026, REsp 2,189,140-SP, Rapporteur Justice Moura Ribeiro), ruled that an insurer's express declaration acknowledging coverage is legally binding even before the formal...

The Superior Court of Justice (STJ), in Jurisprudence Newsletter No. 884 (Third Panel, April 2026), ruled that Virtual Asset Service Providers (SPSAVs) authorized by the Central Bank are subject to the Consumer Defense Code (CDC) and bear strict (objective) liability...

At the 30th edition of Intermodal South America 2026, Latin America's largest logistics and cargo transport event, held in São Paulo from April 14–16, industry leaders pressed the federal government to accelerate infrastructure auctions and warned that Brazil's...

The Federal Court of São Paulo granted an urgent injunction suspending infraction notices and fines imposed by ANTT on Bombril and BB Logística for non-compliance with the minimum freight floor established by Provisional Measure (MP) 1,343/2026, which provides for...

Petrobras’ recent identification of high-quality oil in the Marlim Sul field reinforces a broader trend: mature offshore basins in Brazil continue to generate new development opportunities through incremental discoveries and enhanced recovery strategies. Market impact...

The strengthening of offshore activity in Brazil is intensifying demand for vessels registered under the Brazilian Special Registry (REB) Market impact This trend reflects a structural issue: offshore expansion is outpacing compliant fleet growth • regulatory...

Brazil has introduced new regulatory developments affecting both aviation and maritime fuels, reflecting ongoing modernization of the country’s energy framework. Market impact Recent regulatory measures go beyond technical updates and signal a broader shift in...

Global offshore activity continues to expand across both oil & gas and renewable sectors, contributing to a tightening in vessel supply and offshore service capacity. Market Impact This trend is expected to: intensify competition for offshore vessels and...

Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping global oil flows and increasing concerns over supply disruptions, particularly in relation to key transit routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. In this context, Brazil is increasingly viewed as a...

Brazil’s Ministry of Ports and Airports has announced a new investment portfolio totaling approximately R$ 41.7 billion, to be financed through the Merchant Marine Fund (FMM), aimed at expanding shipbuilding capacity and port infrastructure. The portfolio includes...