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 logistics cost — estimated at 15% of GDP — undermines companies’ competitiveness in foreign trade.
With 29 port auctions planned for 2026 (15 by year-end) and 40 total auctions under the Ministry of Ports and Airports’ agenda, the sector is pushing for greater contractual predictability, stable concession rules, and reduced regulatory uncertainty that drives up port and road transport operating costs.
The event highlighted that the port concession and lease contract agenda is central to corporate planning in 2026, especially given regulatory impasses in major bidding processes and the impact of labor law changes and diesel prices on cargo transport costs.
Source: Transporte Moderno
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