Porto Sudeste will have a representative on the Board of Directors of Young Professionals of Pianc Brazil for the 2026-2027 period. Robson Maia, Port and Maritime Operations manager, was appointed to represent the Southeast region together with Iara Cecutte Parmagnani, from Espírito Santo, and Felipe Ruggeri, from São Paulo.
This nomination highlights the terminal’s participation in one of the main technical forums focused on the development of waterway infrastructure.
The Young Professionals of Pianc Brazil program brings together professionals in the sector up to 40 years old to promote technical knowledge, networking and debate on the sustainable development of waterway transport infrastructure in the country.
“Joining Pianc Brazil Young Professionals is an opportunity to contribute to technical debates focused on the development of waterway infrastructure, strengthening the port sector and integration among professionals, academics and institutions. It is also an important space for sharing knowledge, continuous learning and collaborating to achieve safer, more efficient, sustainable and environmentally responsible port activity,” Maia stated.
Pianc (World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure) promotes collaboration between the public sector, private initiative, academia and experts. Its studies serve as a guide for policies, projects, tenders, concessions, environmental licenses and investment criteria in the port and waterway sector. In Brazil, this activity is related to the participation of the National Waterway Transport Agency (Antaq) as the country’s official representative in Pianc.
Among the topics addressed are waterway infrastructure planning, reduction of environmental impacts, adaptation to climate change, responsible dredging management, protection of coastal ecosystems and the search for solutions that reconcile logistical efficiency, operational safety and sustainability.
