WHAT DOES THE PORT OF FORTALEZA CONCESSION MEAN TO CEARA’S AGRIBUSINESS?

The container terminal at the Port of Fortaleza will be auctioned to the private sector in 2026, part of a federal ports package. The concession is expected to generate BRL 400 million in investments over the contract term. Modernizing infrastructure and equipment could lower logistics costs and boost efficiency for fruit exports, which account for roughly 85% of the terminal’s throughput. According to the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of Ceará, the concession stands to increase sector competitiveness, provided tariffs do not rise. Economist Alex Araújo notes that logistical gains and reduced transport time can preserve the quality of perishable goods, strengthening the region’s entire export chain.
Source: Diario do Nordeste (*Translated by Ia Niani)