Environmental impacts caused by the maritime modal

Abstract

The maritime modal is one of the most important activities for the economy country, because it is most efficient and economical means of transport in the international scope. However, the port activity generates major negative impacts on the environment, when carried out inappropriately. The objective of this article is to demonstrate the main environmental impacts caused by the modal in question, to study its relevance for foreign trade, addressing the importance of investing in environmental management as a way of preventing and reducing these impacts. Thus, there are projects created for the development of sustainable ships, a new vehicle alternative tested in the seas that is being presented and demonstrates good results. The methodology used was based on research and analysis of graphics and a database available for public consultation on foreign trade and environment information sites.