Brazil plans to announce at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) summit that, in the country’s 35 public ports, foreigners will encounter ship waiting times no longer than seven days to dock. Previously, the average waiting time for clearance was 20 days. The goal for this year is to reduce it to four days. According to the Ministry of Ports and Airports, such improvement is due to the “Porto sem Papel” program, something akin to the Paperlworkess Ports Program, which is operating at full steam in 85% of private terminals (TUPs). About 95% of Brazil’s trade with other countries passes through these ports. Today, a digital platform has integrated internal systems and fee payment venues from the Navy, Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency), and the Federal Police. It also standardized redundant registrations between ports.
Sources: Folha de S. Paulo/Datamar News