O impacto do custo Brasil no elevado custo dos transportes de cargas para p escoamento das exportações

Abstract

This article addresses the concept and components of the "Brazil Cost", a set of obstacles that increase production costs in the country, making businesses less competitive. Among these obstacles, the high cost of freight transportation stands out as a direct influencer on logistics and the competitiveness of companies in the international market. Specifically, the study analyzes freight transportation methods, including road, rail, and water transport, identifying their critical points. Such deficiencies not only elevate transportation costs for goods but also cause delivery delays, thereby negatively affecting the international competitiveness of companies. The overall objective of this study is to highlight the impact of the "Brazil Cost" on the high cost of freight transportation for exports. To achieve this goal, specific objectives were established, including literature review on the subject, comparison of logistics costs in Brazil with other countries, identification of problems in the infrastructure of Road, Rail, and Waterway modes, evaluation of the impact of the “Brazil Cost" on companies, and proposing measures to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness. The research, classified as qualitative and exploratory, relied on bibliographic and documentary analysis of secondary sources, enabling the understanding of the origins and transformations of the phenomenon over time. The study concludes that reducing the "Brazil Cost" is fundamental for the country's economic growth and the international competitiveness of Brazilian companies. Measures such as investing in logistics infrastructure, reducing bureaucracy and tax burden, and increasing investment in technology and innovation are essential to mitigate the negative impact of the "Brazil Cost" on high freight transportation costs and, consequently, improve the efficiency of national exports.