Fitch Ratings has maintained Hidrovias do Brasil’s credit ratings, reflecting the company’s strong position in waterway transportation. The firm’s foreign and local currency ratings remain at “BB-” with a stable outlook. Analysts Gisele Paolino, Debora Jalles, and Mauro Storino highlighted the company’s dominance in Brazil’s northern region and the Paraguay-Paraná river system. The company’s business […]
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