Growing and more competitive Economy
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With 180 million people, Brazil is the motor of the Mercosur (economic union) and the gateway to Latin America’s 350 million inhabitants. |
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Together with Russia, India and China, Brazil is one of the four BRIC countries expected to lead the world economy by 2040. |
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Brazil has a stable and growing economy due to it’s economic restructuring in 1994. |
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Rapidly decreasing interest rates and (import) taxes stimulate investment and the demand for innovative technology from abroad. |
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Growing value of the Brazilian Real and a growing trade surplus increase competitiveness and the need for imported products. |
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Fast decreasing country risk ratings make the economy more attractive for foreign companies and investors. |
• Brazil has one of the world’s largest transportation networks.
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The growing economy and demand for alternative energy sources such as ethanol create urgency for infrastructure reform. |
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An increasing number of private concessions and Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s) create new sources of investment in roads, rails, ports and airports. |
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Addressing safety in the transportation industry is a high government priority. |
R$ 58 billion investments announced in infrastructure by Brazil’s federal government by 2010.
- Roads R$ 34 billion
- Train & metro R$ 8 billion
- Ports R$ 13 billion
- Airports R$ 3 billion
Airports and Terminals
150 large airports in Brazil - Over 100 million passengers are transported annually, with a 7% annual growth - Modernization of passenger terminals and parking lots of many airports - Investments announced for modern passenger and baggage handling systems – Announcement of construction new airport in São Paulo – Due to the air crises, investments announced in security and control systems.
Roads and Highways
Brazil has 1.5 million kilometres of highway - Government will construct and improve 45,000 km of highways - 17,000 kilometres of highway are under private concession - Seven new private road concessions have been announced - Increased importance of road safety and automation - Solutions are required for growing urban congestion problems.
Railroads and stations
Current government places increased importance on rail transportation - Government plans to construct and improve 2,500 km of railway - Modernization of privatized railroads has led to a 60% improvement in efficiency - Research construction high speed train between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro - Currently constructing new and extended metro lines and stations in Brazil’s largest cities.
Ports and waterways
93% of Brazil’s international trade is transported by ocean freight - Investments are planned for additional security and control equipment, additional cranes and material handling equipment to lower Brazil’s high shipping costs - Only half of the 43,000 km of waterways are used for transportation - Investments have been announced for the construction of locks, improvements of channels and terminal construction. |
