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The largest investment in HISTORY! Brazilian port sector will receive R$20 BILLION in investments

Written by Andriely
Published 04/02/2025 às 09:10
Government announces high investments in the port sector until 2026, with a focus on modernization and new auctions to expand infrastructure.
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Government announces high investments in the port sector until 2026, with a focus on modernization and new auctions to expand infrastructure.

The federal government announced that the port sector The Brazilian economy will receive investments of R$20 billion by 2026, with the aim of modernizing the country's infrastructure. The information was revealed by the Minister of Ports and Airports, Sílvio Costa Filho, during a meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The announcement was made last Friday (31), highlighting that the port sector will be one of the Government's main focuses for economic growth and the improvement of national infrastructure.

Government goals for the port sector

With these investments, the Government hopes to transform the port sector into one of the pillars of the Brazilian economy.

The port sector, which has already been receiving investments in recent years, will now see a significant increase in resources allocated to its auctions and the expansion of port infrastructure.

The government intends to hold more auctions and ensure that the sector meets the new demands of the global market, promoting greater capacity and efficiency.

The Federal Government has high expectations for the future of the port sector.

Minister Costa Filho stated that, by the end of President Lula's term, private sector investments should exceed R$50 billion, demonstrating the government's commitment to infrastructure.

Investments in the port sector over the last two years reached R$20,65 billion, a value considerably higher than the total recorded under the previous government.

Furthermore, between 2013 and 2022, the Brazilian sector underwent 43 auctions that resulted in R$6 billion in investments.

With the government's new strategy, the expectation is that by 2026 the number of auctions in the port sector will be increased to 50, which will bring even more investments and strengthen Brazil's port infrastructure.

New auctions and investments in the port sector

The government also announced that, in the last year, the sector registered the concession of eight new areas in three different regions of Brazil.

The biggest investment in the port sector it was carried out in the port of Itaguaí, in Rio de Janeiro, with R$ 3,5 billion.

This amount is the largest investment ever made in the port sector and reinforces the government's commitment to the modernization and expansion of Brazil's port infrastructure.

For the coming years, the forecast is that the sector will continue to receive investments and undergo more auctions.

In 2025, the Ministry of Ports and Airports plans to grant concessions for 21 port projects in four regions of Brazil, totaling almost R$9 billion in investments.

In 2026, the Government expects to continue concessions in the port sector, with the bidding of 21 new projects, including 17 leases and 4 canal concessions, which will bring an investment of R$5,91 billion.

The reflection of investments in Brazil's infrastructure and economy

Investments in sector are fundamental for the development of the country's infrastructure.

In addition to auctions in the port sector, the Federal Government plans to carry out 40 public works in 33 airports by 2026, with an investment of R$1,5 billion.

These investments will also be essential to improve the infrastructure needed to transport goods and grow Brazilian exports.

The Ministry of Ports and Airports launched the AmpliAR program, which aims to facilitate the administration and maintenance of 102 essential aerodromes for Brazil.

The program will benefit approximately 50 airports in the Legal Amazon and the Northeast, with investments that could reach R$3,4 billion.

With investments in the port sector and transport infrastructure, Brazil is preparing to face the challenges of the future and ensure sustainable economic growth.

With website information PE Sheet

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I am an undergraduate student and I work as a writer at Click Petróleo e Gás, where I write about job openings, competitions, courses, industry and related topics. With about two years of experience in the field, I have already published more than 3.500 articles on several websites and, on a daily basis, I dedicate myself to producing informative and truthful content. I have a great passion for writing, reading and cinema.

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