Area
Brazil
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Grains, oilseeds
Date
01/01/2020
Policy Category
Other
Policy Instrument
Transport policy
Description
Simplified the rules used to calculate minimum freight rates. From January 2020, key parameters would include haul distance and the type of cargo, truck and loading operations.
Notes
BRAZIL transport policy: In January, Brazils transport regulator ANTT revised the rules used to calculate minimum freight rates. Reportedly, the rules have been simplified compared to the version in place since mid-2019. Key parameters now include haul distance and the type of cargo, truck and loading operation. (See also MPPU July19)
