Safra Plan worth R$525 billion should expand cargo movement in national ports and waterways

The record volume of resources from the 2026/2027 Harvest Plan, launched this Tuesday (30) by the Government of Brazil, expands the prospects for growth in agricultural production and reinforces the importance of an increasingly efficient logistics infrastructure to take Brazilian products to domestic and foreign markets. With R$525.1 billion in credit and agricultural policy instruments, R$9 billion more than in 2025/2026, the incentive comes at a time of strong expansion in Brazilian agribusiness, driven by export performance.

During the event, the acting President of the Republic, Geraldo Alckmin, highlighted the sector’s contribution to the national economy. “We broke an export record last year, of the 349 billion dollars exported by Brazil, 169 billion came from agriculture. It has a fantastic effect, in the sense of stability and strengthening the Brazilian economy”, he stated.

Representing the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), executive secretary Thairyne Oliveira participated in the ceremony at Palácio do Planalto and highlighted that the increase in agricultural production and exports makes strengthening the country’s logistics infrastructure even more strategic. “Brazilian ports are the main exit door for foreign trade and the integration between different modes makes the flow of the harvest more efficient, reduces costs and shortens deadlines. The resources announced by the Safra Plan also drive the demand for increasingly modern and competitive logistics”, highlighted Thairyne.

Waterways gain space in grain flow

The advancement of agricultural production has also increased the participation of waterways in cargo transport. According to the Agrologistics Yearbook of the National Supply Company (Conab), the participation of the waterway modal in grain exports increased from 8% in 2010 to 15% in 2025, consolidating itself as a strategic alternative to reduce costs and increase logistical efficiency.

The study also highlights the importance of soybeans, the main product exported by Brazil, which must pass through national ports. In 2025, grain exports reached 108.18 million tons, a volume 9.5% higher than that recorded in 2024.

The State of Mato Grosso remained the main producing and exporting state, with 32.06 million tons shipped. Among the export corridors, the Port of Santos led the movement, with 34.57 million tons, followed by the ports of Itaqui (MA), Paranaguá (PR), Barcarena (PA) and Rio Grande (RS). China remains the main destination for Brazilian soybeans, accounting for 85.4 million tons purchased, equivalent to 78.9% of the product’s exports.

“The Ministry of Ports and Airports has a fundamental role in ensuring the flow of this growing production. Ports and waterways are strategic links for Brazil to maintain its international competitiveness, strengthen food security and transform agribusiness growth into economic development and generation of opportunities”, concluded Thairyne Oliveira.

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