Discover the Future of Brazilian Ports

Welcome to the future of maritime logistics in Brazil. We are excited to announce the release of a comprehensive white paper titled Contributions to Planning the Consolidation of Hub Ports in Brazil.

This pivotal study, developed by A&M Infra, Navarro Prado Advogados, and APM Terminals, explores the transformative potential of hub ports in Brazil and their impact on the national and regional economy.

The analysis highlights how intense competition in the container shipping industry drives shipowners to differentiate themselves – primarily through economies of scale, by using larger ships. To maintain high occupancy and efficiency, these mega-ships limit their stops to key hub ports, which then distribute cargo to smaller ports via smaller ships in a hub-and-spoke system. This global trend optimizes logistics, but Brazil lags behind due to structural issues in its ports.