The RDJ07 terminal, located in the Port of Rio de Janeiro, is part of a new port auction block promoted by the Ministry of Ports and Airports, in a joint initiative with the National Waterway Transportation Agency (Antaq). With an area of 56,832 square meters, the facility is designed to handle offshore logistics support cargo for oil and natural gas exploration and production. The planned investment for the 25-year contractual period is estimated at R$99.4 million.
The initiative follows the guidelines of the Ports Law (Law No. /2013), which regulates the leasing and operation of port facilities, and is part of the updated legal framework for ports, currently under debate in the National Congress.
Bill No. /2025 proposes adjustments to the management and operations of the sector, including the direct hiring of certified port workers, integrated environmental licenses, and flexible port fees. It also redefines the responsibilities of the Ministry of Ports and Airports, Antaq, and the Port Authorities.
The plan for RDJ07 includes the demolition of old structures and the construction of a new industrial building with a minimum area of 3,500 square meters, in addition to the implementation of administrative and operational areas, guard booths, and fencing. Internal access roads will also be improved.
The planned investments consider the acquisition of large equipment, such as six cranes, ten forklifts, and twenty trailers, as well as the installation of a new firefighting system and an electrical substation. These interventions are part of a series of actions aimed at modernizing the terminal’s infrastructure and increasing its operational capacity.
The RDJ07 auction will be conducted by Antaq, based on the highest concession value, in accordance with the legal and regulatory norms applicable to port concessions and leases. The process is part of the second national block of port auctions, which includes areas in different states and investments exceeding R$1 billion.
These measures are in line with the policy of regulatory improvement and increased competitiveness of the Brazilian port system, contributing to the strengthening of logistics infrastructure and the consolidation of the Port of Rio de Janeiro as a strategic point in offshore operations and the oil and gas supply chain.
