Port Finance International

Port Finance International (PFI) and Maritime & Transport Business Solutions (MTBS) announce the launch of the new Port Privatization Forum Rio 2019, to be held on 13 June 2019 in Rio de Janeiro  Brazil.

Brazil is entering a new political era, and the impact on Brazil’s Ports Sector is already noticeable, with the announced privatization of the public ports high on the Government’s agenda. The expectations of the outcome of this port sector reform are high. The various changes in port laws over recent years have resulted in a unique and diverse framework of public and private user ports in Brazil. The institutional set up of public and private user ports differs profoundly and strongly impacts port and terminal performance, the investment capabilities of public and private actors and, importantly, the ease of doing business.

Investments in the global transport sector, and in particular in ports and terminals – whether though greenfield activity or M&A - have been steadily moving towards creating a better and more integrated infrastructure, both to facilitate supply chain integration and to lower transport costs, thus contributing to regional, national and global economic growth.

In recent decades the Brazilian economy has been unable to reach its potential to develop and operate a strong performing Port Sector to help facilitate economic growth. The Port Privatization initiative of the new Brazilian Government aims to unlock the value that the Port Sector can bring to the country.

This PFI Port Privatization Forum Rio will bring together all those involved in ports and terminal management and operation, public and private, and the professional services industry, in an atmosphere enabling the exchange of information and business networking. 

With diverse perspectives from international port investors, project developers, buyers and sellers of port assets, this one-day Summit will offer an Opening Reception, Keynote Speeches, Panel Forums, Roundtable Sessions, and a Networking Lunch, Networking reception to round off the day’s discussions and will be a platform for leaders to connect and share information about ongoing, and planned, deals and projects.