Historic coverage of Missão Porto & Mar brings China closer to Baixada Santista

The Port of Shanghai, visited by the delegation during the first week of activities in China, had its advancements highlighted across Grupo Tribuna’s media outlets (Alexandre Lopes/AT)

More than simply following an international trip, the people of Baixada Santista are gaining daily access to one of the largest journalistic operations ever conducted abroad by Grupo Tribuna . The coverage of the Missão Internacional Porto & Mar 2026 has already established itself as the most extensive since the beginning of the business missions organized by Grupo Tribuna in 2005.

Over the past two decades, dozens of delegations have traveled through some of the world’s leading ports and development hubs. However, never before has a mission received such comprehensive, integrated, and multiplatform coverage.

Every day, the newspaper A Tribuna has devoted at least four pages to the mission, featuring special reports, analyses by delegation members, behind-the-scenes coverage, interviews, and content produced directly from China. The initiative goes beyond documenting the official agenda. Its objective is to translate for readers what is happening in one of the countries that most strongly influences the global economy, logistics, technology, and trade.

At the same time, TV Tribuna has also been delivering unprecedented coverage. In addition to the daily reports broadcast on JT1, presented by journalist Rodrigo Nardelli, the station has begun airing special bulletins throughout its programming, providing viewers with summaries of the delegation’s key activities each day.

Expanded reach

The initiative represents a milestone in the history of international missions and significantly broadens the reach of the content produced during the trip. The effort mobilizes professionals from different areas and reinforces one of Grupo Tribuna ’s defining characteristics: its ability to operate in an integrated manner across multiple platforms, delivering high-quality information to diverse audiences.

The coverage benefits not only the public but also increases the visibility of the companies, institutions, and leaders participating in the delegation, allowing the experiences, connections, and opportunities developed throughout the mission to be shared with the entire region.

Over the past few days, the Brazilian delegation has visited innovation centers, artificial intelligence companies, automated factories, global logistics giants, the largest port on the planet, and some of China’s most advanced technological facilities.

Each visit has generated not only knowledge for the participants but also valuable content for thousands of readers, viewers, and online audiences who follow the mission every day.

Knowledge exchange

For Rodrigo Nardelli, the mission’s greatest legacy lies precisely in the exchange of knowledge.

“The International Mission is an incredible learning experience. It is an opportunity to bring back to Brazil some of what is happening around the world so that we can contribute to society by seeking to improve our region, our daily lives, and inspire people to do good things, improve, and evolve.”

Nardelli is participating in an international mission organized by Grupo Tribuna for the sixth time and highlights the impact of the transformation he has witnessed in China.

“This is the mission that has impressed me the most so far. We have no idea how quickly the Chinese are transforming. The image of a ‘cheap-made China’ belongs to the past. When you see it up close, you find a country that has advanced remarkably in technology, infrastructure, and innovation.”

According to him, the experience also represents a significant gain for journalism.

“From a journalistic perspective, it is a unique opportunity to gain a broader understanding of the world. It is a chance to expand our perspective, better understand what is happening abroad, and see how it impacts our everyday lives.”

Reinforced commitment

As Missão Porto & Mar 2026 approaches its final stage, the coverage reinforces one of Grupo Tribuna ’s longstanding commitments: connecting Baixada Santista to the major transformation movements taking place in Brazil and around the world.

More than documenting a journey, the work carried out over the past few weeks helps bring the region closer to the trends shaping the future of technology, business, logistics, and global infrastructure.

In doing so, it reaffirms Grupo Tribuna ’s role as the leading media organization in Baixada Santista and one of the country’s most relevant regional journalism platforms.

Watch it

Would you like to see a summary of each day of the Missão Internacional Porto & Mar 2026 ? Click here and watch the special bulletins broadcast throughout the programming schedule.

To watch all the reports about the Brazilian delegation’s visit to China that aired over the past week on JT1, on TV Tribuna , click here .