A study released on May 26 by the National Waterway Transport Agency (Antaq) shows an increase in inland and cabotage navigations. In 2019, there was a 20.7% increase in the ton-kilometer (tkm) indicator for inland transport, compared to 2018. In cabotage, the growth was 6%. Regarding inland navigation, the movement and the use of the waterway in the Northern Arc have considerably grown. “In relation to cabotage, we have an important issue, such as energy security. The waterway modal is strategic for Brazil for the transport of oil and fuel. We also see the continuous transport of containerized cargo in cabotage”, said José Neto, the manager of Development and Studies at Antaq. The study shows that the Brazilian transport system hardly use the waterway modal. Low cost and less pollution are the main advantages of using the waterway modal for long distances.
Source: Portal Gov.br (*Translated by Ia Niani)