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Niterói is preparing for a new era in the naval industry with an investment of R$146 million and the creation of thousands of job vacancies, check it out!
With a total investment of R$146 million, Niterói is preparing for a new Age in the Brazilian naval industry. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva participated in the announcement of the start of dredging works of the São Lourenço Channel, highlighting the importance of the shipping industry for the country's economy and job creation, according to the Brasil247 website.
The initiative, with investments of R$ 137 million from Niterói City Hall and R$ 20 million from Companhia Docas do Rio de Janeiro, aims to expand waterway infrastructure access to the city's Industrial and Port Complex. The dredging of the stretch of Guanabara Bay will allow for an increase in operational function of shipyards, stimulating new construction of vessels and the movement of the repair and offshore sector.
Check out President Lula's statement
Recovery of the shipping industry
President Lula highlighted the efforts to recover Brazilian naval industry, which employed less than 3 thousand workers in 2003 and currently has 86 thousand workers in multiple states from the country. He emphasized the importance of build ships in Brazil, generating jobs and strengthening the national industry.
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The intervention in Niterói should generate around 20 thousand direct and indirect jobs throughout the execution of the work, boosting production in the sectors and increasing berthingand port services. The Port of Niterói expects more than 30% increase in port activities after dredging, in addition to the revitalization of the Niterói Fishing Terminal, which will become a fishing warehouse, benefiting the maritime and generating more jobs and income.
Public investments and the future of the sector
The Federal Government is expanding investments in the country's ports, with a goal of reaching R$2 billion in investments this year. A portfolio of investments planned in ports between 2024 and 2026 is R$78,5 billion, also including R$6 billion in investments in the Santos-Guarujá Tunnel. These investments aim to strengthen the port sector and boost the country's economic development.
The revitalization of the naval industry in Niterói represents an important milestone for the sector in Brazil, with significant investments and the generation of thousands of jobs. The project demonstrates the government's commitment to strengthening national industry and boosting the country's economy.
