Doria can assist in enabling BR do Mar

According to a report published by Estadão Conteúdo, the federal government appealed to the governor of São Paulo, João Doria (PSDB), to start BR do Mar, which aims to double the growth rate of maritime freight transport between Brazilian cities, called cabotage. However, Doria, who has a series of infrastructure projects that also await the federal government’s approval, has not yet decided whether or not to accept the request.

The support sought by the Federal Government is the agreement of São Paulo to reduce to zero the rate of the Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS) for cabotage fuel – the bunker -, which today is at 12%. This reduction is considered essential by the Ministry of Infrastructure technicians for the program to take off, since it is estimated that about 60% of the costs of maritime freight within the country are of fuel. This year, Doria adopted a similar measure with aliquots for aircraft kerosene.

Similar talks have already been held between the ministry and the governments of Pará, Bahia, and Rio. But the agreement of São Paulo, the state with the largest industrial park in the country, is considered to be a determinant for the success of BR do Mar, which has been discussed since July. The government was expected to issue a Provisional Measure on the topic earlier this month. However, without agreement with Doria and understandings with the House, the program will be sent to Congress in a common bill, which must be dealt with urgently.

Source: Estadão Conteúdo

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