Portos RS Invests R$ 60 Million in Dredging and Modernization to Recover Waterways in the State

Written by Andriely Medeiros de Araújo

Published on 13/06/2025 at 16:50

Portos RS prevê R$ 60 milhões em investimentos até 2025 para dragagem e modernização das hidrovias gaúchas, incluindo obras no Porto de Rio Grande e Porto Alegre. Imagem: Portos RS

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Ports RS Predicts R$ 60 Million in Investments by 2025 for Dredging and Modernization of Gaucho Waterways, Including Works at the Port of Rio Grande and Porto Alegre.

Portos RS has initiated a large dredging program in the hydrographic channels of Rio Grande do Sul, with a predicted investment of R$ 60 million by the end of 2025. The action aims to restore the depth and navigability of critical stretches, heavily impacted by the floods of the previous year.

The financing comes from the Fund Pacto pelo Rio Grande (Funrigs), which totals R$ 731.4 million and enables essential works for state logistics. The dredging works are being conducted in phases, according to findings from bathymetric surveys, prioritizing critical points in the channels.

Five Channels Already in Recovery and Special Attention to the Port of Rio Grande

Currently, the channels of Itapuã, Pedras Brancas, Feitoria, Leitão, and Furadinho are in the recovery process.

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Restructuring of the Port of Porto Alegre and New Auctions for Port Areas

While the Port of Rio Grande set a record for movement in the 1st quarter, with nearly 10 million tons, the Port of Porto Alegre registered a decline of 81%, reflecting the flooding that affected the state.

To reverse this scenario, Portos RS plans R$ 40 million for the restructuring of local infrastructure.

Among the strategies is the resumption of the auction for the POA26 area, close to the Grêmio Arena.

The notice plans an investment of R$ 21.1 million over 10 years, aimed at the storage and movement of bulk solids.

Other leases are planned at the Port of Rio Grande, such as:

RIG23 – area currently operated by Petrobras
RIG28 – for a new liquid terminal
RIG40 – aimed at the chemical sector

Investments in Technology and Sustainability in Gaucho Ports

In addition to the resources from Funrigs, another R$ 16 million is being applied this year in modernization actions, with a focus on the Port of Rio Grande. The initiatives include:

Paving and internal signaling of the port area
Adoption of decarbonization practices
Implementation of the VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) system, which uses artificial intelligence for monitoring and identification of vessels, increasing safety and operational efficiency.

Source: Jornal do Comércio

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Portos RS Invests R$ 60 Million in Dredging and Modernization to Recover Waterways in the State

Ports RS Predicts R$ 60 Million in Investments by 2025 for Dredging and Modernization of Gaucho Waterways, Including Works at the Port of Rio Grande and Porto Alegre.

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Five Channels Already in Recovery and Special Attention to the Port of Rio Grande

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