Due to the extensive Brazilian coastline spanning over 8,000 km, cabotage, the maritime transport of cargo between two ports within the same country, has seen significant growth frequently above 10% annually in recent years.
Cabotage operations offer greater security, efficiency, lower costs, and are more eco-friendly. They involve lower risk of theft and accidents and facilitate the concept of stock in movement with the ongoing improvement of port facilities in Brazil enhancing the appeal of sea freight operations. Given Brazil's huge territorial dimensions, cabotage is often more attractive than other transport options, especially over long distances, with costs being lower than road transportation.