Appointment to the Board of PIANC Brazil Young Professionals places the terminal in discussions on innovation, sustainability, and the development of waterborne transport infrastructure.
Porto Sudeste will have a representative on the Board of PIANC Brazil Young Professionals for the 2026-2027 term. Robson Maia, Port and Maritime Operations Manager, was appointed to represent the Southeast region alongside Iara Cecutte Parmagnani, from Espírito Santo, and Felipe Ruggeri, from São Paulo.
The appointment marks the terminal’s participation in one of the main technical forums focused on the development of waterborne transport infrastructure. PIANC Brazil Young Professionals brings together industry professionals aged up to 40 to promote technical knowledge, networking, and discussions on the sustainable development of waterborne transport infrastructure in Brazil.
“Joining PIANC Brazil Young Professionals is an opportunity to contribute to technical discussions focused on the development of waterborne transport infrastructure, the strengthening of the port sector, and the integration between professionals, academia, and institutions. It is also an important space to share knowledge, continue learning, and collaborate toward safer, more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally responsible port operations,” said Bob.
A reference for the waterborne transport sector
PIANC, which stands for the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure, promotes connections between the public sector, private initiative, academia, and specialists. Its studies help guide policies, projects, bidding processes, concessions, environmental licensing, and investment criteria in the port and inland waterway sectors. In Brazil, this work is linked to the participation of the National Waterway Transportation Agency, ANTAQ, as the country’s official representative at PIANC.
Topics addressed include waterborne transport infrastructure planning, reduction of environmental impacts, adaptation to climate change, responsible dredging management, protection of coastal ecosystems, and the search for solutions that combine logistics efficiency, operational safety, and sustainability.
* This text has been translated using AI.
