Navegação interior brasileira

Abstract

In the distant past, inland navigation in Brazil played a prominent role in the territorial expansion and occupation of the interior regions. Currently, river transport is the most important mode of transportation in the North region, and its growth potential is large throughout the country, with only 50% of its waterways economically viable. To realize this growth, however, the challenges that currently exist must be overcome. In this article, to discuss the issues to be overcome and the economic sustainability of Brazilian inland navigation, a general overview is presented, from hydrographic regions and major waterways to economic sustainability and regulatory aspects, through the characterization of the fleet, companies and of the loads involved.