The Brazilian government has scheduled its first auction of port terminals for February 26 at the B3 stock exchange in São Paulo, with expected investments totaling R$ 229 million. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the country’s port infrastructure and promote economic growth. Four terminals will be leased to private entities, located in Santana (AP), Natal, Porto Alegre, and Recife, each with unique investment requirements and operational focuses.

The terminal in Amapá (MCP01) is projected to attract R$ 150.2 million in investments and will be contracted for a period of 25 years. It is intended for grain and wood chip production exportation, which is significant for the region's economic activities. The terminal in Natal (NAT01) expects to receive around R$ 55.17 million, concentrating on the export of mineral bulk, particularly iron ore, also under a 25-year lease.

In Porto Alegre, the terminal POA26, dedicated to the handling and storage of solid bulk vegetable products, anticipates over R$ 21 million in investments and will operate on a 10-year lease agreement. The successful privatization of these terminals aims to stimulate investment and operational efficiency in Brazil's port sector, signaling a move towards a more privatized infrastructure management model that could yield long-term benefits for the nation's economy.