The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), has completed another decisive step for the future of the Port of Itajaí, in Santa Catarina. The ministry approved the final version of the Technical, Economic, and Environmental Feasibility Studies (EVTEA) that underpin the definitive leasing of the port complex. The government expects the auction to take place in the first half of 2026. The project foresees BRL 2.8 billion in investments over the contract term, with a strategic fast-track clause requiring BRL 920 million to be invested within the first three years. This initial investment will be directed primarily toward modernizing equipment and improving infrastructure for vessel reception and maneuvering. The model provides for the construction of a new container terminal with a static capacity of 37,152 TEUs, as well as a 90% expansion of yard areas, addressing one of the port’s main operational bottlenecks.
Source: Agrofy/Datamar News