Amazon Boosts Grain Exports with the Construction of 27 Grain Barges and Port Modernization

Starting in 2025, Amazonas state will have a more modern and efficient port infrastructure. Grãos Pará, a company that specializes in the transportation of products like soybeans and corn, is set to build 27 grain barges, two push boats, and two general cargo barges, acquire a hopper barge for transshipment operations, and install a new mooring system.

The project, with an investment of nearly R$180 million funded by the Merchant Marine Fund (FMM), is expected to generate 710 direct jobs in the state, bolstering the Port of Manaus as a strategic route for grain exports. In 2023, the port handled 51 million tonnes of grain, a 22% increase compared to the previous year, according to data from the Amazon Basin Association of Port Terminals and Transshipment Stations (Amport).

But the advancements don’t stop there. In addition to Grãos Pará’s project, the Ministry of Ports and Airports has approved 20 other ventures across states like Amapá, Pará, Bahia, Pernambuco, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. Altogether, these investments exceed R$10 billion and are expected to create 8,800 direct jobs.

The Merchant Marine Fund, a key pillar supporting Brazil’s naval industry, is also driving projects focused on sustainability. Among these are initiatives to develop hybrid engines and vessels powered by clean fuels, aligned with the country’s energy transition goals.

According to Fernando Pimentel, General Coordinator of Promotion at the Ministry of Ports and Airports, the fund plays a crucial role in reducing logistical costs and integrating Brazil into global trade chains. He stated:

“The Merchant Marine Fund is the cornerstone of Brazil’s naval industry support policy. It is essential for the internalization of technology, with a significant impact on integration with global trade chains.”

With these investments, Brazil takes another step toward modernizing its logistics infrastructure, enhancing grain exports, reducing environmental impacts, and creating new job opportunities.

Source: Brasil 61

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