PORTS DEMAND A MODERNIZED LEGAL FRAMEWORK

The Brazilian port industry needs increased flexibility in concession and contract regulations, legal certainty, and tax reductions. These concerns will be discussed at the second Porto & Mar 2024 Meeting, which will be held in Brasilia. The reform of the Ports Law (12.815/2013) will be examined, with Minister Douglas Alencar of the Superior Labor Court leading a commission of jurists to assess the legal framework. The proposal seeks to simplify processes, decentralize port management, boost terminal investment, and support sustainability. It also covers changes in workforce recruitment, implying adaptability to increase industry performance while safeguarding the public interest. Upgrading the industry includes adjusting to technological changes and enabling staff to face challenging tasks.
Source: A Tribuna (*Translated by Ia Niani)