Merchant Marine Fund Is Investing Billions in 2025 to Strengthen the Port Sector

Written by Andriely Medeiros de Araújo

Published on 23/07/2025 at 20:25

Indústria naval brasileira ganha força com recursos do Fundo da Marinha Mercante e projetos da Petrobras. Imagem: Inteligência Artificial (IA).

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Merchant Marine Fund Has Allocated R$ 70 Billion to the Port Sector and the Shipbuilding Industry Under Lula’s Government, Promoting Works and Generating Over 43 Thousand Jobs.

The Ministry of Ports and Airports confirmed that the Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) has already allocated R$ 29.5 billion just in 2025, aimed at 44 projects focused on port modernization and vessel construction. Since the beginning of Lula’s government, the total volume of resources invested by the fund reached R$ 70 billion — three times more than what was invested between 2019 and 2022.

The initiatives are part of the federal effort to reactivate the Brazilian shipbuilding industry and strengthen the national port infrastructure, according to Minister Silvio Costa Filho.

The investments have already generated 43,100 direct and indirect jobs, in addition to unlocking 669 works in different regions of the country.

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Petrobras and Private Companies Receive Strong Support

Among the projects approved this year, a highlight is the release of R$ 5.7 billion for 12 Petrobras ventures, including the construction of four Handy oil tankers and eight gas tanker ships intended for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Additionally, private companies were also granted support. DOF Subsea Brasil Serviços received approval to invest R$ 2.8 billion in the construction of four RSV (Remotely Support Vessel) vessels.

Bram Offshore Transportes Marítimos Ltda. will build four specialized support vessels for underwater operations, with an investment of R$ 2.4 billion.

These projects reinforce the government’s commitment to developing the national shipbuilding industry, a strategic sector that has been overlooked in recent years.

Ports Gain New Momentum with Modernization Works

The port infrastructure sector is also receiving significant investments. One of the main highlights is the modernization of the shipyard of Green Port Logística Portuária Ltda., in Niterói (RJ), with an estimated value of R$ 242 million.

Another megaproject that has been approved is the construction of a terminal for iron ore export in Itaguaí (RJ), from Cedro Participações, budgeted at R$ 3.6 billion. This initiative is part of the auction program for port leases planned for 2024.

In the south of the country, Tecon Rio Grande, in Rio Grande do Sul, will also be modernized with an investment of R$ 496.7 million, increasing the operational capacity of the terminal.

The expansion of investments through the Merchant Marine Fund not only strengthens the ports and the shipbuilding industry, but also signals a sustainable reindustrialization strategy that generates jobs.

According to Minister Silvio Costa Filho, “we prioritize the resumption of the shipbuilding industry and the strengthening of port infrastructure.”

This statement reinforces the government’s goal of boosting strategic production chains, creating opportunities in sectors historically relevant to the national economy.

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23/07/2025 22:29

governo Lula, promovendo obras e gerando mais de 43 mil empregos
Governo Lula investindo na industrialização do Brasil, enquanto Bolsonaro e a direita destruíram a indústria brasileira.

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