Ministry allocates almost R$ 300 million for dredging in Rio de Janeiro

Completion is expected in November (Tânia Rego/Agência Brasil)

The Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) announced on Monday (2) the allocation of R\$ 400 million to the Port of Rio de Janeiro, with nearly R\$ 300 million designated for dredging.

The largest investment is R\$ 163 million for deepening dredging at the Rio de Janeiro port, expected to be completed by November. This is a strategic project for the port and for Brazilian agribusiness, as it will enable unrestricted access for larger ships, up to 366 meters.

Additionally, dredging works for the Cais da Gamboa and Barra Grande, also in Rio, were announced and are set to begin on October 30. With an investment of nearly R\$ 117 million, these works are part of the New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) and are scheduled for this year and 2025.

Beyond that, maintenance dredging at the Canal do Mangue, the area with the highest sedimentation rates at the Port of Rio, was highlighted. With an investment of R\$ 11.5 million, this service is expected to start on October 30.

A technical cooperation between Brazil and UNESCO was also announced to promote the sustainable development of Rio's ports. The goal is to align port operations with environmental preservation and social well-being.