Government Role: Regulation and Climate Justice

The Brazilian government plays a crucial role in the energy transition by implementing public policies that encourage the use of renewable energy and promote climate justice. Judicial interventions have also become an important tool to ensure these policies are effective, safeguarding fundamental rights such as access to clean and affordable energy. Additionally, the federal government announced an initial contribution of US$1 billion to the Tropical Forest Finance Facility (TFFF), a groundbreaking fund aimed at unlocking investments in forest conservation and sustainable development.

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Energy price volatility and domestic maritime costs

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Global oil price volatility, geopolitical tensions and vessel availability constraints continue to affect maritime transportation costs worldwide. For Brazil, these global dynamics are directly relevant to cabotage and offshore logistics, where bunker prices, charter...

Bunker cost volatility and fuel regulation

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Brazil’s cabotage market is facing increased pressure from freight costs and sharp fluctuations in bunker fuel prices. Bunker fuel remains one of the largest operating expenses for vessel operators, and volatility can directly affect the economics of maritime...

AFRMM exemption and the cost of maritime competitiveness

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Brazilian shipping companies are advocating for a five-year extension of the non-incidence of the AFRMM on certain navigation operations. The sector argues that maintaining the exemption is important to preserve cabotage competitiveness, reduce logistics costs and...