Montevideo Port to add a new bulk cargo berth valued at US$ 15 million

The National Port Administration of Uruguay signed a concession agreement with Obrinel for the construction and operation of quays for loading and unloading liquid and solid bulk, pulp, and goods being transported to the Port of Montevideo by means other than by container.  The concessionaire must now wait for environmental approvals to start the construction works in the space it will manage until November 2051.

According to Luis Alberto Heber, the Minister of Transport and Public Works of Uruguay, “this type of investment enhances an area that can receive more initiatives in the port and represents more jobs for Uruguayans, which is a major challenge for the country in the current context. These activities also open up jobs in other sectors of the economy ”, he explained.

In addition, the minister stressed that “it is necessary to contemplate the dredging of the port at a depth of 14 meters”, which he considers as fundamental to place the Montevideo terminal in a privileged place among the ports in the region and to enable more business for the country.

The contract determines that the concessionaire is responsible for dredging a length equal to that of the pier to be built, with a minimum depth of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters for the hydrometric reference plane (PRH).

Source: Port Portal

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