Port of Itajaí issues a service order for dredging and ensures channel maintenance for the next five years

The Port of Itajaí issued, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the service order to begin maintenance dredging of the waterway access channel, marking another step toward ensuring navigational safety, operational continuity, and predictability for the port sector.

The services will be carried out by Van Oord, the winner of the final bidding process. The contract between Codeba and Van Oord, electronically signed on Tuesday, March 31, was set at R$63.8 million, with an initial term of 12 months and the possibility, under legal terms, of extension for up to 48 months, ensuring the continuity of dredging operations over the next five years.

The contract covers maintenance dredging of the access channel to the Port of Itajaí, including the internal and external channels, berths, and turning basins, to ensure the depths required for navigability and operational safety.

“The issuance of the service order represents a decisive step toward ensuring safety and predictability for port operations. With the final bidding process, we guarantee the continuity of dredging and greater competitiveness for the Port of Itajaí,” said Superintendent João Paulo Tavares Bastos.

Source: Port of Itajaí

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