Transport issues at ports – Brazilian timber industry in search of solutions

The Brazilian forestry and timber sectors are facing serious logistical challenges primarily due to issues at ports andwith maritime transport operations. Timber industries and other sectors have been struggling with route cancellations, shipment delays and excessive queues which directly impact export competitiveness. According to the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), these disruptions have caused significant financial losses, particularly due to the lack of predictability and the extra charges because of extended terminal delays. The problems with exporting products in containers from Brazil have, according to ABIMCI, worsened since the second half of last year. Exporters plan dispatch on ...