Brazilian Ports Update: Six Port Terminals In Northern Brazil To Be Granted For Private Operation

On January 22, 2016, the Brazilian Ports Ministry (SEP) and the National Waterway Transportation Agency (Antaq) initiated the bidding processes to grant the operation of six port terminals located in the State of Pará to private parties, comprising:

3 areas for handling and storage of solid bulk of vegetal origin located in the Outeiro Terminal; 2 areas for handling and storage of solid bulk of vegetal and mineral origin respectively, located in the Santarem Port; 1 area for handling and storage of solid bulk of vegetal origin located in Vila do Conde Port, municipality of Barcarena. The auction is scheduled to take place in BM&FBovespa, in March 31, 2016. Investments of R$ 1,766 billion are estimated, divided in: R$ 1,464 billion for construction work in the terminals and R$ 301,977 to Companhia Docas do Pará, corresponding to the revenue resulting from the leases. However, the grant value can be higher than the estimated grant amount, provided that the bidders will propose the grant payment and the...