Investment of R$ 147 millions will allow expansion of the Port of Suape

With the aim of expanding infrastructure at the Port of Suape, in Pernambuco, president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and the minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, signed on Tuesday (2) a transfer agreement for the execution of works at the site.

The Federal Government is allocating around R\$ 147 millions for the execution of the fourth and final stage of the Suape breakwater recovery works and for the dredging of the port's internal channel. The breakwater serves as a safety barrier for docks and piers, where loading and unloading operations of goods take place.

Return

The minister explained that investing resources for improvements in Suape means bringing better living conditions to the population and fostering the local economy. "These investments will allow the expansion of activities at one of the country's main complexes, capable of bringing development to the entire state of Pernambuco", Costa Filho emphasized.

What will be done

In the previous three stages, more than R\$ 610 millions have been invested. The last phase of the project has completed its bidding process and is expected to start in the coming weeks. The services are scheduled to be concluded by 2028. The works will enhance vessel safety and facilitate flow and navigation along the port's coastal area.

Dredging of the internal channel will increase the depth to 16.2 meters, allowing the docking of container ships up to 366 meters in length, as well as other large vessels. The improvements are expected to generate a significant increase in cargo volume handled. The works will provide greater efficiency and safety, boosting the port's competitiveness.