The president of the Association of Private Port Terminals (ATP), Murillo Barbosa, says that the appointment of Tomé Franca to lead the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), given his technical profile and management capacity, contributes to the continuity of constructive dialogue with Brazil's private ports.
Barbosa highlights that Franca, as executive secretary who succeeded Minister Silvio Costa Filho, is the guarantee of maintaining public policies aimed at the sustainable development of the port sector, which is relevant to foreign trade and the competitiveness of the Brazilian economy in the global market.
"The appointment of executive secretary Tomé Franca to the position of minister for the next nine months was a very wise decision, because it will allow the continuation of important work. He has deep knowledge of everything that goes on in the ministry, and we are confident that there will be continuity of work that is very important for our entire port segment.
I wish Tomé a very successful, productive administration and much happiness in his new role," says Barbosa, adding: "ATP always seeks, through partnerships between the private and public sectors, to ensure legal certainty and a favorable business environment for investments in Brazil, generating jobs and income in the communities where the ports operate".
ATP's executive director, Gabriela Costa, reinforces that Tomé Franca as head of the ministry ensures continuity of work in the sector: "He gives us great peace of mind so we can continue working on projects that were already underway. Especially because ATP, as a technical association, develops many partnerships in work carried out jointly with MPor. Thus, we have assurance that the work and projects will continue to be conducted by the ministry. Tomé is a very competent person who brings diverse experience and, in recent years, has been very present in the ministry. We are confident in the continuity of this success".
The Association of Port Terminals
About ATP
The Association of Private Port Terminals (ATP) represents the interests and acts in defense of the private segment and in the modernization of Brazilian ports, which are relevant to the country's economic infrastructure and development. Currently, the association brings together 39 large-scale companies and comprises 75 private terminals across the country. Together, these companies handle approximately 60% of Brazilian port cargo and are responsible for generating 47,000 direct and indirect jobs.
ATP brings together member companies operating in areas such as mining, steel, oil and gas, agribusiness, containers and logistics complexes, all relevant to Brazil's foreign trade and economy. Learn more by clicking on the link.
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