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The Future of Free Trade Zones: Are They Still Relevant in Global Trade?

11 minutos The global trade landscape is shifting. Geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and sustainability concerns are reshaping how Free Trade Zones (FTZs) operate. Once seen as catalysts for economic growth and international trade, FTZs now face increasing scrutiny. Despite these challenges, FTZs remain vital hubs for logistics, supply chain optimization, and trade facilitation. This post explores their evolving role, benefits, challenges, and the top FTZs shaping global commerce. Global Economic Trends Affecting Free Trade Zones Free Trade Zones (FTZs) have traditionally been powerful tools Continue lendo→

ZPE, alternativa à integração PIM/Bioeconomia, fator de perenização da ZFM-2073

4 minutos Por Osíris M. Araújo da Silva Estudo sobre “Zonas de Processamento de Exportações (ZPE) e de Áreas de Livre Comércio como Instrumento de Redução do Desequilíbrio Intra-regional na Amazônia Ocidental”, dos professores da Universidade Federal do Roraima Getúlio Cruz, Ana Zuleide da Silva e Romanul de Souza Bispo, oferece excelente contribuição ao processo que hoje toma corpo sobre a necessidade de integração da matriz econômica Amazonas/PIM/Bioeconomia como instrumento de consolidação e perenização do modelo ZFM no além 2073, independentemente de favores fiscais. Continue lendo→

Ceará supera São Paulo e lidera avanço da indústria no Brasil em 2024

5 minutos O ano de 2024 entrou para a história recente da economia cearense. De acordo com dados oficiais divulgados pelo Instituto de Pesquisa e Estratégia Econômica do Ceará (Ipece), a indústria do estado cresceu 10,65% – desempenho que não apenas superou a média nacional, mas também deixou para trás a marca da tradicional locomotiva industrial do país: São Paulo, que cresceu apenas 3,1% no mesmo período (IBGE, PIM-PF Regional, fev. 2025). Enquanto o Ceará acelerava, com expansão vigorosa em diversos setores da indústria Continue lendo→

Production facilities in the European Union. Company and business registration in Europe

5 minutos The European Union’s single market of 500 million consumers looking for quality goods and services and 21 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is the World’s most ambitious trade co-operation and the biggest player on the global trading scene. This is the main reason why European Union considered as one of the world’s best regions to do business. The European Union is the world’s biggest trading block, accounting for 16.5 % of the world’s imports and exports. Free trade among its members Continue lendo→

How Africa can make Special Economics Zones successful

4 minutos Across Africa, governments are increasingly looking to Special Economic Zones (SEZs), as engines of industrialisation, job creation and economic transformation. When done right, SEZs can attract investment, boost exports and create employment opportunities. Yet, many African SEZs have been falling short due to poor planning, weak governance, and lack of integration with local economies. This begs the question: how can Africa best make SEZs work to ensure sustainable growth, economic stability, and the creation of flourishing cities? One of the biggest determinants Continue lendo→