Port of Santos privatization hearing postponed for the 3rd time

The Brazilian Social Development Bank (BNDES) postponed the holding of a public hearing for the third time to discuss the privatization of the Port of Santos and gather contributions from civil society to improve the tender process. The new date will now be September 19.

Initially, the hearing was scheduled to occur on August 22 and, after the first alteration, on September 6. The hearing on the 19th will be virtual and will start at 9:30 am. Those interested in participating can see more information on the BNDES website.

Last Thursday, Infrastructure Minister Marcelo Sampaio revealed that he had “informally” submitted all studies and projects for the terminal privatization to the Federal Audit Court (TCU) on August 30.

Sampaio said he expected all governance rites necessary before TCU could formally receive the documentation by the 16th.

The studies must first be processed at the National Waterway Transportation Agency (Antaq), the Federal Investment Partnership Program (PPI), and BNDES.

Despite the tight schedule, the minister has reiterated that the government intends to auction the Port of Santos this year. The government expects the Brazilian Court of Accounts to audit the process swiftly.

Source: A Tribuna

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