Modernização portuária no Brasil: caminho para o crescimento

Abstract

In the globalized world we live in today, marked by the exchange of technology and natural resources among nations, wor ld trade it’s done mostly through maritime transport, and this in turn requires a structure to support it on land: the port. In order to optimize on shore operations and provide the resources needed to prepare the ship for its trip the port must be designe d in a way to meet those needs accurately and objectively. To enter a port, a ship should first verify if their physical characteristics allow access and accommodation, as well as if it has equipment that are necessary for the cargo operations and if it ca n replenish the ship. In an environment with a high level of managerial complexity and economic importance, safety procedures must always be prioritized to protect not only the goods to be transported, but also the various classes of port workers involved in port operations. A good port logistics reduces the laytime of vessels allowing a more dynamic and beneficial commercial exchange for the whole economy of a country and therefore its main aspects should be strictly analyzed and adapted to the reality of international trade.