Dry in Manaus Can Raise Cost of Container in 147% - 18/09/2026 - Panel S.A.

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The reduction of the depth of the rivers during periods of stretching can raise the cost of transporting containers to Manaus by up to 147%, in a severe scenario. The estimate integrates a study prepared by A&M Infra, of Alvarez & Marsal, for the Brazilian Association of Cabotage Shipowners (Abac) on the impacts of the drought in the cabotage for the Amazonian capital. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of t…

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Study also analyzes the dry surcharge, used to compensate the extraordinary costs of the operation in periods of low navigability The post Container transport to Manaus should be 150% more expensive with the dry apareceu primeiro em AMAZONAS ATUAL.

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Illustrative image Photo: PexelsA&M Infra study points up to 150% in the freight of containers to Manaus with the drought in the North

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In a two-metre shutdown restriction scenario, capacity is reduced by 35% and unit cost increases 63%, shows material

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The decrease in depth in the rivers used to carry loads to Manaus can raise the unit cost of containers by 147%. If the squid is less than 3.2 meters, the transport capacity falls 55% and the price more than doubles, according to study data made at the request of Abac (Brazilian Association of Cabotage Shipowners). Read more (09/18/2026