The Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, stated that the auction of Tecon 10 should take place in May, even with his scheduled departure from office by April 2 next. The date is the deadline for ministers seeking to run for Senate elections to step down from their posts.
According to the minister, the auction schedule remains on track and the change in ministry leadership should not impact the progress of the process. He emphasized that project modeling is already structured and the technical team will continue to conduct the necessary procedures to ensure the bidding takes place within the planned timeline.
Costa Filho further stressed that the federal government has intensified dialogue with potential investors, both national and international, with the aim of expanding the number of interested parties in the project and strengthening the competitiveness of the auction.
Tecon 10 is considered strategic for expanding the operational capacity of Santos Port, especially in the container segment. The new area is expected to help meet growing demand for cargo handling, consolidating the Santos complex as the main logistics hub in South America.
The government's expectation is that the auction will attract major groups from the port and logistics sector, ensuring new investments and reinforcing the port's position on the international stage.
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