TCU approves projects to auction two cellulose terminals at Santos

On Wednesday (01/04), the Federal Audit Court (TCU) approved two projects to lease cellulose terminals at the Port of Santos (SP): STS14 and STS14A. Together, the two will receive investments in the order of R$420 million. The next step is the launch of the public notice for the auction, which should take place in the second half of this year.

The two terminals will be leased for 25 years. Both are located in a paved area in the Macuco region, on the right bank of the Port of Santos. STS14 has approximately 31,000m² and, after the works to be done, will have a static storage capacity of 97,000 tons of cellulose and the potential to handle 2 million tons per year. STS14A has an area of ​​approximately 34,000m² and, after modifications, will have a static capacity of storing 125,000 tons of cellulose and the potential to handle 2.6 million tons per year.

The National Secretary for Ports and Water Transport, Diogo Piloni, emphasizes the relevance of the pulp production chain in the country to merit structuring these projects for concession. “Brazil is the second-largest producer of pulp in the world. In 2019 alone, 21.2 million tons were produced, of which 14.7 million (70%) were directed to the foreign market. Aware of the importance of this chain for our economy and of the fundamental role of ports for the transportation of this cargo, we work non-stop to make the two new areas available ”, says Piloni.

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