Antaq takes measures to mitigate drought impacts on navigation

The agency has exceptionally allowed the temporary adaptation of terminals and the creation of subsidiary support bases (Disclosure/Antaq)

The National Agency for Waterway Transport (Antaq) has granted exceptional authorizations to mitigate the impacts of the severe drought affecting navigation in the Amazon region this year.

The Agency has exceptionally permitted the temporary adaptation of terminals and the creation of subsidiary support bases. This will help maintain the movement of essential cargo in the region, such as fuels and containers, which are vital for the supply of local communities and the regional economy.

Additionally, the flexibility of regulations regarding the chartering of foreign vessels for cabotage navigation has been authorized. Antaq has also allowed the temporary chartering of Brazilian-flagged barges and pushers for transshipment operations at strategic points on the Amazonas and Negro rivers.