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Transport systems can contribute to the development of the country, for driving the growth of GDP. In Brazil, the water transport is little used for the movement of products in the market, standing out only for disposal of goods to foreign markets. The mode of water transport is suitable for handling the bulk, it has the ability to move large quantities. Brazil has a lot of ports and terminals, plus only a few are used during the year, the port of Epitácio has been widely used as a transportation route for agricultural products, however, showed a decline in its use in recent years, even if showing a great option. The study was proposed to analyze the benefits of the waterway mode, and the use of Epitácio port terminal, identifying the bottlenecks that cause the low current flow of cargo. Field analysis concluded that the handling is small compared with its ability to drive. One of the reasons for low participation in national transport is the preference of the road system, and because of the railroad being paralyzed, most likely later this year will be reactivated.

The article aims to analyze the environmental impacts, the costs, the advantages and disadvantages of using the waterway transport mode relative to other modes of transport available in the south of Rio Grande do Sul region, especially in Pelotas, Rio Grande and Charquedas. The research has a qualitative approach and use the method of case study. The data collection technique was conducting interviews with various managers of Alpha Company, as well as conducting on site observation and document analysis. After analyzing the results obtained from the interviews, we drew a parallel with the theoretical background and we came to the conclusion that the waterway logistics is a viable option in reducing transport costs, because it provides reduced operating costs in order 40 % compared with road transportation. Still, the carbon dioxide emission reduction in the atmosphere is significant, because each barge carries the equivalent to loads of 140 trucks. However, it points out the need for public policies that encourage the use of the waterway mode by companies, especially in the area analyzed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]