MAJOR INVESTMENT: BRL 400 MILLION ALLOCATED FOR RIO PORT DREDGING INITIATIVES

The Ministry of Ports and Airports has announced a BRL 400 million investment in dredging at the Port of Rio de Janeiro to increase capacity and competition. The project, which is being carried out in partnership with UNESCO, aims to promote sustainable development by implementing environmental preservation and social well-being practices while also contributing to climate change adaptation. The dredging of many sites, including the Gamboa Wharf and the Main Channel, with a combined construction investment of around BRL 300 million, has been announced by Minister Silvio Costa Filho. Once finished, massive ships will be able to berth, which will boost the economy.
Source: Agência Brasil (*Translated by Ia Niani)