Dredging of Brazil’s Port of Cabedelo reaches 73% completion, on track for June 19 delivery

The dredging of the access channel and turning basin at the Port of Cabedelo on the north coast of Paraíba state is now in its advanced execution stage. As per the Planning department, the project is 73% complete, and the Director-President, Ricardo Barbosa, has set a target date of June 19th for its inauguration.

According to Ricardo, “the Spanish dredger will complete the project with 90 days to spare, and we are anticipating its delivery on June 19th, increasing the depth of the entire channel to 11 meters and making the port even more ready for the future progress we are envisioning.”

The project, which is among the most anticipated at the Port of Cabedelo in the last decade, required the investment of more than R$ 112 million in government resources. The Paraíba state port authority Docas-PB has estimated that there will be an increase of up to 57% in throughput capacity, allowing the passage of ships up to 55,000 tonnes and increasing the depth of the access channel from 9.14 meters to 11 meters.

The Kenford dredger was responsible for removing sediment from the turning basin and internal and external canal areas of the Port of Cabedelo. Currently, the Omvac Diez dredger is completing the remaining tasks left.

During the contract signing, Governor João Azevêdo highlighted that the project is the result of the hard work of many individuals and will leave a legacy for the future. He emphasized that the dredging will positively impact the economy of Paraíba and that his focus is on what can be done for the state. With the completion of the project, it is expected that the Port of Cabedelo will become more competitive and attract new businesses to the region.

Source: Turismo em Foco

To read the original news report, please check: https://turismoemfoco.com.br/v1/2023/04/17/dragagem-do-porto-de-cabedelo-ja-esta-73-concluida-e-tem-previsao-de-entrega-para-19-de-junho/

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