Brazil’s Merchant Marine Fund has reportedly contracted approximately R$ 14.43 billion and is projecting up to R$ 41.7 billion in investments by 2026, reinforcing the role of public funding in expanding shipbuilding, maritime logistics and port-related capacity. The...

Brazil's federal government enacted, with partial vetoes, the Legal Framework for Collective Public Transportation (Law 15,432/2026), published in the Official Gazette on June 14, 2026. The new law sets rules for financing, contracting and management of urban public...

On June 12, 2026, the new APM Terminals container terminal was inaugurated at the Suape Industrial Port Complex (Pernambuco), the first fully electrified facility of its kind in Latin America, representing a R$2.1 billion investment. The structure is expected to...

Petrobras has announced plans to invest more than R$ 70 billion in new FPSOs and platform decommissioning activities in Sergipe, indicating a combined strategy of offshore expansion and asset retirement. Market Impact The initiative may generate demand for: FPSO...

Brazil's antitrust authority (Cade) approved, on June 12, 2026, without restrictions, RD Saúde's acquisition of GPA's 66.67% stake in Stix Fidelidade e Inteligência, a deal closed for R$23 million. As a result of the transaction, RD now holds 100% of the company,...

On June 11, 2026, Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) formed a majority to grant digital platforms a 60-day deadline to implement structural obligations stemming from its ruling on civil liability for third-party content, including a duty of care to prevent the spread of...

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...

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...

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...