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Doing Business in Brazil

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It abolished the monarchy and became a republic in 1889 before being thrown into several dictatorships and military rule. As you would expect of a country whose coastline stretches for more than 7,000 km, Brazil excels at ocean shipping, but most inland waterways are remote from populated and industrialized areas.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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Logistics was first applied and recognised in military operations, its most significant impact is felt through the functions of production, distribution and consumption (Rodrigue and Slack, 2002). Logistics has been, is and always will continue to be one of the most controversial military subjects. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Interoceanic Passages

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Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. Potential for closure or interruption. It is approximately 190 kilometers long.

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