Navemazônia wins the 2025 ANTAQ Award in the unprecedented category of Waterway Connection
Navemazônia has been awarded the 2025 ANTAQ Award for its exceptional services covering the largest number of municipalities in Brazil in the new Waterway Connection category.
Navemazônia, part of the Atem Group, has won the 2025 ANTAQ Award in the newly created Waterway Connection category during the 10th edition of the ceremony held in Brasília on October 10. The award recognizes the company as the leading interior navigation company in Brazil for 2024, based on official data from the National Agency for Waterway Transport (ANTAQ). In this evaluation, Navemazônia stood out among 112 companies that operate regularly in the country by reaching a significant number of Brazilian municipalities.
During the award ceremony, the Institutional Director of Navigation for the Atem Group, Angelo Maranho, emphasized the operational capacity and extensive reach of Navemazônia as key advantages. With operations in over 100 cities, the company plays a vital role in ensuring that remote and underserved communities are connected to essential services and goods. This recognition not only highlights Navemazônia's dedication to enhancing waterway connectivity but also underscores the importance of inland navigation in Brazil's transportation landscape.
The establishment of the Waterway Connection category reflects an increased governmental and societal focus on enhancing logistics and transport infrastructure, particularly in areas that are often neglected. By excelling in this new category, Navemazônia demonstrates its commitment to innovation and service expansion, which can have broader implications for regional development, economic growth, and access to services for countless citizens across the country.