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SANTOS (SP) – The first stage of the National Meeting on Port, Industry and Foreign Trade Integration (ENIP 2026) began this Thursday, an event that brings together port sector leaders, infrastructure experts, financial market representatives and public authorities to discuss the future of Brazilian logistics.

Held at Santos Port, Latin America's leading port complex, the meeting opened its program highlighting topics considered strategic for the country's economic growth, such as infrastructure investments, technological innovation, sustainability, foreign trade and regional integration.

From the early morning hours, participants from different segments began occupying the event spaces in search of networking, professional development and exchange of experiences on the challenges faced by the sector.

The organizers' expectation is to bring together representatives from companies, public agencies, financial institutions, logistics operators, students and professionals linked to foreign trade.

During the opening, the importance of Santos Port as a protagonist in the national economy and the main link between Brazilian production and international markets was highlighted.

The program includes a series of panels and debates with nationally recognized experts, covering everything from logistics planning to new technologies applied to port operations.

The Santos stage marks the beginning of a series of meetings that are expected to travel to different regions of the country throughout 2026.

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