The National Agency for Waterway Transportation (Antaq) carried out the bidding process for the lease of the areas of the Maceió Passenger Maritime Terminal (TMP-Maceió), located in the Port of Maceió, together with the RDJ07 area, located in Rio de Janeiro.
This second bidding of the year secured USD 19 million for the public treasury. The total estimated investment in these areas, over the course of the contracts, amounts to USD 19,096,810, which will unlock investments and improve efficiency in public ports.
During his speech, the general director of Antaq, Frederico Dias, highlighted that the investments “will guarantee a more efficient operation, reduce logistical costs and generate more jobs. At the same time, they will promote investments, employment in the region and development, in addition to boosting the local economy.”
Awarded Areas
The first terminal auctioned was the TMP Maceió. The winning bid was presented by the Consórcio Britto – Macelog II, formed by Irmãos Britto Representações e Comércio Ltda. and Macelog Maceió Logística e Serviços Portuários Ltda. EPP.
The concessionaire will manage the area for 25 years and must implement a parking lot adjacent to the terminal. The estimated investment is USD 685,000.
The RDJ07 area, intended for offshore support cargo movement, was awarded to Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras for USD 19,235,400. The planned investment during the 25-year contract is USD 18,396,940.
In addition to the general director, the event was attended by director Flávia Takafashi and directors Wilson Lima Filho, Alber Vasconcelos and Caio Farias. Various authorities and representatives from the public and private sectors also attended.
