Published on 11/09/2026 17:50
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The Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), the National Waterway Transportation Agency (Antaq), and the Association of Private Port Terminals (ATP) are conducting a survey, starting November 9, to assess the level of maturity in Research, Development, and Innovation (PD&I) in the Brazilian port sector. The information will support the preparation of the first comprehensive sectoral diagnosis on the topic. The form will be available until December 8.
The survey aims to identify how organizations in the sector are structured to develop and implement innovative initiatives. Aspects evaluated include organizational culture, governance structures, available resources, the use of technologies, and research, development, and innovation practices.
According to the Minister of Ports and Airports, Tomé Franca, understanding the reality of organizations is important to guide actions that prepare the sector for future challenges. "Understanding the reality of organizations, identifying opportunities, and stimulating the development of new solutions are part of the strategy to strengthen the efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability of our ports," he highlighted.
The collected information will be compiled into an Executive Report, which will present the current scenario, the main challenges, and opportunities to strengthen innovation in port organizations. Participant data will be kept confidential, in accordance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD).
According to Tetsu Koike, Director of Sectoral Policies at the MPor Executive Secretariat, the diagnosis will allow for a better understanding of the organizations' conditions for developing innovative initiatives. "Based on the information collected, it will be possible to identify the culture, governance, and best practices, understand the main challenges, and guide initiatives that promote and strengthen research, development, and innovation in organizations in the sector," he stated.
The research is a joint action of the three institutions, which are part of Working Group GT-06 of the Navegue Simples Program, established by Decree 12.078/2024. The initiative is also aligned with the guidelines of the National Port Research, Development, and Innovation Policy (PD&I Portos), established by MPor Ordinance 53, of September 11, 2026. Organizations in the port sector are invited to participate in the survey and contribute to the construction of a diagnosis on the innovation scenario in the country.
