Latin America Transportation Sector Report 2025-2026

Brazil's transportation sector is a fundamental pillar of the economy, supporting the country's position as a global leader in agricultural and mineral exports. In terms of the sector's structure, road transport dominates, handling 64.9% of domestic cargo, as of August 2024, followed by waterways (15.7%) and railways (15%). Passenger mobility has rebounded strongly, with 2.69bn passengers transported in 2023, a 6.2% y/y increase, driven by increased use of urban rail systems and the regional aviation recovery. Port cargo volumes grew by 6.9% y/y to reach 1.3bn tonnes in 2023, led by bulk commodities, such as soybeans, iron ore and maize. This growth is expected to accelerate, with port modernisation projects under the General Waterway Grant Plan (PGO) set to increase capacity in critical hubs, including Santos Port. Despite these advances, 78.5% of Brazil's 1.72mn km road network remains unpaved, underscoring the urgency of investment programmes such as the New Growth Acceleration Programme (Novo PAC) to enhance connectivity and reduce logistical bottlenecks.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Air transportation" sector for South America. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Air transportation" sector in South America
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in South America
• Ascertain South America’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in South America.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors