The state-owned port authority CODEBA planned, contracted, and executed, between 2020 and 2022, the Refurbishment Project of the Organized Port of Ilheus, located in southern Bahia. The package of renovation and maintenance works was entirely funded with CODEBA’s own resources. Total investments amount to BRL 28 million. Maintenance dredging increased the operational capacity of the port. Around BRL 15 million were disbursed to restore the operational draft back to 10 meters, increasing the cargo capacity of the ships that visit the port by around 50%. In addition, the whole network of river drainage systems was replaced. The underwater inspection required to construct a new pier was also concluded. The port’s jetty was also renovated, guaranteeing shelter conditions and reinforcing the safety of operations.
Source: Datamar News