BRAZIL’S ANTAQ APPROVES PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR NEW TERMINAL IN SANTANA

The board of the National Agency for Waterway Transportation (ANTAQ) has announced the opening of a public hearing and consultation process to gather contributions, subsidies, and suggestions for improving studies related to the leasing of the port facility known as MCP03, located in the Organized Port of Santana in Amapá. This decision was made during the Ordinary Board Meeting on Thursday (15). Director Alber Vasconcelos, the rapporteur of the process, stated that the terminal will be designated for the handling and storage of solid vegetable bulk cargo, with a particular focus on soy and corn. In his report, he provided details about the funds allocated for the terminal. During the Antaq meeting, the board also approved constructing and operating a Private Use Terminal (TUP) in Acará. This terminal is intended for handling and storing liquid bulk, specifically petroleum products.

Sources: Informativo dos Portos/Datamar News