Suape Industrial Port Complex Advances Stone Jetty Restoration

The Suape Industrial Port Complex has successfully completed the third and penultimate stage of its stone jetty restoration project. This crucial infrastructure serves as a protective barrier for the berths of Brazil’s sixth busiest public port. The restoration, which encompasses a total length of approximately 2.5 kilometers, is part of a broader initiative to enhance port security, with an investment of R$611 million. This includes dredging services, modernizing lighting, and replacing fenders, among other improvements.

The final phase of the jetty restoration, with a budget of R$123 million, has already passed the bidding stage. Work is scheduled to begin in July this year and is expected to be completed by 2028. This phase is vital for maintaining the port’s defense against high tides, allowing for smoother operations by mitigating the impact of sea currents and waves. The recently completed third stage, which cost R$68.1 million, covered a 1.6-kilometer section. It involved placing stone blocks weighing between 300 kilograms and 12 tons, amounting to a total volume of 78,120 cubic meters.

Marcio Guiot, CEO of Suape, emphasized the importance of the jetty restoration for operational safety. “These interventions are essential for the smooth functioning of port activities and ensure Suape is better equipped to face challenges posed by climate change,” Guiot stated. He also noted that Suape’s innovation and energy transition programs, coupled with a commitment to sustainability, position the Pernambuco port favorably in the competitive global maritime sector.

Project Complexity

Renata Loyo, Suape’s Infrastructure Director, highlighted that this is the first significant restoration of the jetty since the port’s inauguration on November 7, 1978. “Given the project’s complexity and scope, it was divided into three phases across four areas. Services have been executed according to the established schedule since 2018, and we are now advancing towards the final stage, ensuring the port is equipped with a robust and safer jetty,” Loyo explained.

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