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Federal Investments Prioritize Ports and Shipyards in Rio de Janeiro, with Works Planned until 2028 and Focus on Jobs, Sustainability, and National Logistics Competitiveness
On May 9, 2025, the Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) approved a package of R$ 6.6 billion aimed at modernizing the port infrastructure of Rio de Janeiro. This release occurred during the first meeting of the fund’s council in 2025, coordinated by the Ministry of Ports and Airports, led by Minister Silvio Costa Filho. With this, logistical works are planned for the second half of 2025, covering the municipalities of Itaguaí, Niterói, and strategic areas of Guanabara Bay. According to the Ministry, the main objective is to promote sustainable economic growth and job creation through the strengthening of the regional shipbuilding industry. According to Agência Brasil, this package marks the largest single investment approved by the FMM in a single meeting since its creation in 1958.
Construction of Petrobras Ships and Modernization of the Green Port Shipyard
Among the highlighted projects is the construction of four Handy ships by Petrobras, with a budget of R$ 1.5 billion and a delivery forecast by the end of 2029. In an official statement released on May 10, 2025, the company emphasized that the ships will be used for transporting oil derivatives and will reduce chartering costs. The initiative will also create 640 direct jobs, with the works concentrated in shipyards in the state, especially in the metropolitan region of Rio. Additionally, the Green Port company, located on Ilha da Conceição in Niterói, will invest R$ 242.2 million to build a new floating dock by 2027. Accordingly, according to a report sent to the Ministry, the goal will be to serve medium and large offshore vessels, as well as generate 492 direct jobs.
ITG 02 Terminal in Itaguaí Reinforces the State’s Export Capacity
In the meantime, Cedro Participações will execute the ITG 02 port terminal in Itaguaí, aimed at the export of iron ore. According to a presentation made by the company in Brasília, the terminal will feature a modern pier, efficient warehouses, and sustainable energy management systems. With a total investment of R$ 3.5 billion, the project will create 2,847 direct jobs and is expected to be completed by 2028. Therefore, on May 13, 2025, the Diário Oficial da União confirmed the allocation of resources by finally approving the three priority projects in Rio. The evaluators selected all the ventures based on technical criteria, social impact, and environmental feasibility, following the guidelines of the new federal port policy.
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National Strategy Foresees R$ 22 Billion for Reactivation of the Brazilian Shipbuilding Industry
Although the state of Rio concentrates many investments, the FMM also approved R$ 22 billion, benefiting 26 projects in other Brazilian regions. According to the Ministry of Ports and Airports, the decision is part of a national strategy to restructure maritime logistics and revive the Brazilian shipbuilding industry. In an interview published in the newspaper O Globo on May 11, 2025, Minister Silvio Costa Filho stated that the resources represent a milestone for the industrial recovery of the sector. He highlighted that they prioritized Rio de Janeiro due to its strategic geographical position, installed infrastructure, and already consolidated production capacity. The Ministry, therefore, reinforced that it adjusted the approval criteria to additionally focus on measurable results and to establish clear environmental targets. Furthermore, it sought to ensure total transparency in the application of resources, which consequently strengthens trust in public management.
Sustainability and Innovation Are at the Core of Rio’s Projects
The approved ventures stand out for their commitment to sustainable practices and high environmental efficiency solutions. The ITG 02 terminal, for example, will feature water reuse, clean energy, and electronic emissions control, according to technical data presented by Cedro Participações. Meanwhile, Green Port, according to a report to the Ministry of the Environment, committed to full environmental licensing and, furthermore, to offshore low-impact technologies. At the same time, Petrobras announced that with modern hydrodynamic design ships, it will be possible to reduce fuel consumption by up to 12%, efficiently. Consequently, according to the magazine Portos e Navios, these actions place Rio de Janeiro at the center of port logistics, with strong growth expectations until the end of the decade.
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