The concession holder who took over control of the terminal in February plans to increase the capacity by 66% by 2017. Lower product delivery times and better services are among the changes forecasted.
Author: Marcos Carrieri
Marcos Carrieri
A journalist with stints in daily newspapers and press offices, he holds a master’s degree from the School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon and a postgraduate degree in business communications from the Methodist University of São Paulo.
Agriculture Ministry figures show that foreign sales increased by 6% from January to March. A commodities analyst claims the performance could have been better if it weren’t for logistics issues.
The former economic policy secretary to Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, José Roberto Mendonça de Barros, will speak on domestic and international economic perspectives at the offices of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.
The vice president at the company, Ram Menen, stated that worldwide the sector is living deceleration. The exception is Africa, which is growing.
Seminar held by the Apex in collaboration with the Arab Brazilian Chamber has shown that the country holds investment opportunities and potentially good returns, but businessmen must prepare themselves.
Delayed works, irregularities and projects postponed for after the event threaten the benefits that the country could have as a result of the contest. Still, stadiums and road works are inducing growth in some areas.
The company had 10.7% growth in net profit last year and plans to increase foreign sales to 30% of revenues by 2015. The Middle East and Africa are part of the strategy.
The company attributes the result to appreciation of the dollar as against the Brazilian real and to tax cuts promoted by the government of Brazil. The forecast is to sell more to the Arabs.
An Apex event will be promoted on the 26th, in partnership with the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Fiesp and CNI, and will represent the main business opportunities in the country.
The country’s embassy and the Arab Brazilian Chamber will hold a seminar in April to outline to Brazilians the deals that could strengthen trade relations between the two countries.
The CEO at the Arab Brazilian Chamber should meet with businessmen in the city in the interior of São Paulo to present business opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa.
Tunisians visiting an agribusiness fair in the southern Brazilian state said local companies can help them expand their business in North Africa.
The waterway preservation project of Extrema is one of the winners of Dubai International Award, for initiatives that improve quality of life and preserve the environment.
Representatives of companies from Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates visited Expodireto Cotrijal, in Rio Grande do Sul, seeking agricultural machinery and suppliers of food.
