Gerenciamento de transporte de mercadorias: um olhar sobre os desafios enfrentados pelos comerciantes no município de Oiapoque

Abstract

This work is the result of a contextualized research study on freight transport management for supplying the commercial sector in the municipality of Oiapoque. This municipality is located in the northernmost part of the State of Amapá, ranking fifth in economic participation at the state level and having a population of 27,482 inhabitants, according to the 2022 IBGE census. The general objective of the research is to analyze the challenges and impacts of transport management faced by merchants in Oiapoque, aiming to identify strategies and solutions to optimize the product delivery process to local businesses. Regarding the specific objectives, we intend to examine the logistics impacts up to the point of product delivery. Furthermore, we will investigate the financial consequences of product logistics, analyzing the different transportation strategies used by merchants. To this end, we conducted semi-structured interviews with seven individuals from the municipality, representing the following sectors: transportation (bus companies and what is called “pirateiros” ), clothing, furniture and home2 appliances, pharmacy, agriculture, and supermarkets. The exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, aimed to better understand the actual reality of these merchants. Thus, the research reveals that Oiapoque’s merchants face numerous obstacles to conducting business in the municipality. In this context, effective strategies are needed to prevent and outline solutions for improving the logistics of product delivery to local businesses.