Considering a proposal that would encompass the real scenario of the country , the National Confederation of Transport ( CNT ) recently presented the CNT Plan of Transportation and Logistics. This document provides, in addition to the investment of approximately R $ 1 trillion for the modernization of transport in the country , more than two thousand priority projects to support infrastructure at the national level .It is worth mentioning that this file raises a significant reduction of public investment in transport infrastructure in recent decades , from 1.7 % of GDP ( Gross Domestic Product) in 1970 to 0.3 % in 2013. Last year, the R $ 19.1 billion approved to be invested in transport infrastructure, only $ 13.5 billion were actually paid .
However, the question not only focuses on the invested funds but also involves ensuring the deployed infrastructure quality , both public and private investment.
From the perspective general, one of the critical points of the sector is precisely the lack of planning for efficient management of resources, services and execution of works for the improvement of the Brazilian transportation system. In addition, it is worth rethinking about some measures That Could reduce the bureaucracy in the segment, Which would costs Improve and Increase productivity.
The World Economic Forum has produced a ranking que Evaluated the transport infrastructure quality in 144 countries worldwide. Referring to Brazil, the figures are alarming: the railways occupy the 95th position, while air transport is in 113th place. For the ports and roads, there is a draw and BOTH are in 122nd place.
Considering que Brazil uses Basically the highways for cargo transport, Which covers about 60% of the total logistics costs, it is essential the detailed assessment of the volumes to be transported. For this, the supply chain is Placed as a basis for analysis, since this assessment Allows you to manage the modal, the transport route and even the limitations of suppliers or specific needs of each client.
The infrastructure of transport in Brazil is an issue que passe even more visibility and importance of reflection in this final stage of the electoral process. It is Therefore Mainly to trade managers, government and Institutions, rethink failures, better define solutions and organize strategies and priorities, with the sole aim of Improving the whole national chain of transport and logistics.














