Itajai Brazil

"Although founded in the early 18th century, Itajai only really started to develop during the mid-19th century when surrounding parts of the state began to receive European immigrants who generated business for the port. Towards the close of that century, the town itself received a considerable influx of Italian, German and Polish immigrants, whose descendants now make up the bulk of the population.

Despite its relative age, Itajai looks fairly new, with few buildings dating back prior to 1950. Although Itajai itself is a bit short of “must see” attractions, the strong European influence makes the surrounding area an intriguing place to visit. Neat countryside farms and the distinct European architecture seen in towns such as Blumenau and Joinville never fail to amaze visitors to this southern part of Brazil. Tradition is upheld in Blumenau’s annual Oktoberfest that attracts visitors from all over the country who come here to enjoy the festivities, including oom-pa-pa bands, bratwurst and beer, and the local population decked out in colorful German costumes. "

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Opening up opportunities (Fairplay)
Carl Heiremans heads up the Jan De Nul do Brasil operation, where the next two years promise to bring in a whole raft of lucrative dredging contracts to the Aalst-headquartered Belgian operator.

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