DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS NO TRANSPORTE DE INSUMOS AGRÍCOLAS: A LOGÍSTICA DE FERTILIZANTES EM GRANDES DISTÂNCIAS
DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS NO TRANSPORTE DE INSUMOS AGRÍCOLAS: A LOGÍSTICA DE FERTILIZANTES EM GRANDES DISTÂNCIAS
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.951112505051
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Palavras-chave: Logística; Fertilizantes; Agronegócio; Infraestrutura; Sustentabilidade.
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Keywords: Logistics; Fertilizers; Agribusiness; Infrastructure; Sustainability.
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Abstract: Agriculture is one of the pillars of the Brazilian economy, significantly boosting the country's GDP. In this context, fertilizers are essential to ensure crop productivity and quality, providing the necessary nutrients for plant development. However, the country's heavy dependence on fertilizer imports and the long distances between ports and agricultural hubs pose major challenges to transportation logistics in Brazil. Limited infrastructure, high operational costs, and environmental impacts worsen this scenario, making it necessary to adopt a strategic approach to fertilizer logistics. This study aims to analyze the main challenges and opportunities in Brazil's fertilizer logistics, highlighting structural problems, associated costs, and possible innovations to improve the flow of these inputs. The central issue lies in the pursuit of greater logistical efficiency to reduce vulnerabilities caused by external dependence and the limitations of the current transport network, thus strengthening the competitiveness of Brazilian agribusiness. The methodology is based on a literature review, using scientific articles, technical reports, and official documents on logistical infrastructure and fertilizer transportation. It concludes that overcoming logistical bottlenecks and efficiently integrating different transportation modes—such as highways, railways, and waterways—is essential to enhance the sector's efficiency and sustainability. Investments in strategic corridors, such as the Northern Arc (Arco Norte), along with the use of technologies to streamline distribution, represent promising opportunities to consolidate Brazil as a global agricultural power while promoting sustainable economic development.
- Talisson Matheus Ferreira de Oliveira Alves