Federal government doubles value of tax-incentivized infrastructure projects in port sector

The federal government has doubled the value of tax-incentivized infrastructure projects in the port sector under the Special Infrastructure Development Incentive Regime (REIDI) and through incentivized and infrastructure debentures. From 2023 to August 2025, REIDI-supported port projects totaled R$28 billion, surpassing the R$14 billion recorded between 2019 and 2023. In the case of debentures, total investment since 2023 reached R$23 billion, up from R$17 billion in the previous period.

“In less than two and a half years of President Lula’s administration, we have already surpassed R$28 billion — more than double the previous period,” said Silvio Costa Filho, Minister of Ports and Airports, during a presentation on incentives held on Wednesday (15) at the Ministry. “We want to further accelerate the ministry’s projects, as they directly support companies’ fiscal capacity and the government’s policy of encouraging new investment,” he added.

At the event, the minister presented certificates of participation to business leaders whose projects benefited from the programs, describing them as strategic tools to attract private capital and modernize Brazil’s ports. “Our goal is to make this credit policy a permanent state policy, providing predictability for the productive sector,” Costa Filho emphasized.

Created by Law 11.488/2007, REIDI suspends PIS/Pasep and Cofins taxes on goods and services used in infrastructure works, serving as a key driver of government investment policy. Meanwhile, Incentivized Debentures, established by Law 12.431/2011, are long-term debt securities issued by companies to finance infrastructure projects. The mechanism offers tax benefits to investors, making projects more attractive.

Tomé França, the ministry’s Executive Secretary, stressed the importance of these initiatives: “We are strengthening policies that stimulate private investment, both in lease areas and in port terminals. These initiatives generate jobs, income, and reinforce confidence in Brazil’s port sector.”

National Ports Secretary Alex Ávila highlighted how tax incentives are improving Brazil’s infrastructure. “These advances stem from consistent and solid public policies that provide the market with security and instruments to invest, such as the Merchant Marine Fund and incentive mechanisms like REIDI and debentures. Our focus is to ensure that the private sector invests confidently and sustainably, expanding infrastructure and service quality across Brazilian ports.”

In 2024, the federal government enhanced these instruments through the Infrastructure Debentures Law (Law 14.801), expanding the potential to attract investment. From August 2024 to October 2025, the program enabled R$3.7 billion in port projects.

The government’s incentive policy reinforces the State’s role as a catalyst for development, creating a secure and attractive business environment for private investment in modernizing Brazil’s logistics and port infrastructure.

Source: Portal Portuário

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