Daniel Vinent, the Itaqui port director of planning and development, unveiled investment plans for the expansion works at this Maranhão state port.
He said: “ Investments include 2.6bn reais for the construction of at least 16 new berths, the rebuilding of existing ones, and dredging works. This also entails the installation of a pier to handle cellulose and pellets, as well as general cargo .”
According to bnamericas.com, this US$3.2bn capital development project will be carried out over the next 20 years, and it should significantly improve performances of the Itaqui port cargo handling capacity.
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Dredging Today Staff, October 17, 2012