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Analyst Insights Carla Aranha

31 Insights

Carla Aranha

Carla joined Czarnikow in 2022 having previously worked at Exame and Valor, leading economic media outlets in Brazil, where she developed projects and news coverage focusing on the agribusiness and commodities markets. Carla is responsible for writing content, providing interesting article´s subjects and reports as well as producing press releases together with the marketing team.

How Will El Niño Affect Brazilian Agriculture?

  • El Niño should be beneficial for soybean planting in the South.
  • In the Midwest, the climate should be drier, which could delay the start of grain planting.
  • The impact of El Niño, however, can only be measured in the coming months.

Carla Aranha

8 months ago

4 min read

Brazil Turns Port Waste into Alcohol

  • Alcohol is made from sugar and grain waste from the port of Santos.
  • Other ports, such as Busan, South Korea, have recycling programs in place.
  • The objective is to meet sustainability goals and avoid sending waste to landfills.

Carla Aranha

9 months ago

4 min read

Brazil and Europe Announce Huge Investments in Green Hydrogen

  • Green hydrogen is obtained through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy.
  • Rich in renewable energies, Brazil aims to invest USD 27 billion in green hydrogen.
  • Much of the hydrogen could be exported, potentially to the EU.

Carla Aranha

10 months ago

4 min read

Will Agribusiness Save the Brazilian Economy?

  • Economy shrinks in Q4 but grows again in Q1.
  • Agribusiness is the engine of growth, with a record grain harvest.
  • The crop should earn almost BRL 870b, the best result since 1989.

Carla Aranha

11 months ago

5 min read

Can Ocean Freight Prices Drop Even Further?

  • Freight between Asia and the US stabilized at US$ 1,000 after reaching US$ 19,000 in 2021.
  • Market accommodation might lead to a further drop in prices.
  • The increase in oil barrel prices, however, represents a worrying factor.

Carla Aranha

12 months ago

6 min read

Brazil Launches Tinder for Truck Drivers

  • App matches self-employed carriers and companies looking for freight.
  • Founder of the app also talks about the reasons for the increase in freight rates in Brazil.
  • More than 60% of cargo transport is done by road.

Carla Aranha

1 year ago

4 min read

Brazil May Export 5 million Tonnes of Corn To China in 2023

  • Brazil might become one of the world’s largest corn exporters.
  • Brazilian corn is now cheaper than the US corn.
  • Chinese companies turn to alternative suppliers to diversify imports and increase food security.

Carla Aranha

1 year ago

6 min read