Fortaleza Port: ANTAQ holds public hearing on MUC04 leasing

The National Waterborne Transport Agency (ANTAQ) held Public Hearing No. 05/2024 on Wednesday (15), seeking input to refine technical and legal documents related to the lease of the MUC04 port terminal at the Port of Fortaleza, Ceará. This terminal is designated for the movement and storage of containers, with an estimated investment of R$360.7 million over 25 years.

Wilson Lima Filho, the reporting director for the concession process, emphasized the strategic significance of the Port of Fortaleza. “The port’s proximity to major international ports in Europe and North America enables it to cater to shipping companies operating regular routes in these regions,” he noted.

Lima Filho underscored the importance of public participation in the bidding process. “Engagement and contributions during this phase ensure that decisions are aligned with societal interests, fostering sustainable development of our ports and the economy at large,” he said.

The public hearing saw four participants contribute orally. The deadline for submitting written contributions is May 19, 2024.

About the Public Consultation

The legal drafts and technical documents for this public consultation are available on the ANTAQ website. Only contributions directly addressing the drafts under consultation will be considered by the agency. Submissions can be made until 11:59 PM on May 19, 2024, exclusively through an electronic form available on the website. Contributions submitted through other means will not be accepted.

Participants can attach digital images, such as maps, plans, and photos, via email to annex_audiencia052024@antaq.gov.br, provided the sender is identified and the submission is made within the deadline. Text contributions must be entered in the appropriate fields of the electronic form.

For those without the resources to submit contributions electronically, computers are available at ANTAQ’s General Secretariat in Brasília, DF, and at its Regional Units. Addresses for these locations can be found on the ANTAQ website.

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