Port of Rotterdam Inks Agreement to Develop New Port in Brazil
Development of Porto Central, a new port in Brazil The Port of Rotterdam Authority, the state of Espirito Santo, the municipality of Presidente Kennedy and project developer Terminal Presidente Kennedy (TPK) signed an agreement in Vitória, Brazil for the development of Porto Central, a new port in Brazil.The so-called 'greenfield port' still has to be built and will be located in the extreme south of Espirito Santo state, to the north of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. It will be an industrial port on deep sea water for handling oil, gas, offshore services, dry bulk and general cargoThe intention is that the first ship will sail into the new port in a few years' time.2012 and 2013 will be used for approaching the market and obtaining the necessary permits. In the first phase, a start will be made on the construction of a 1,000-hectare industrial port.Joint ventureFor the development of Porto Central, the Port Authority is entering into a cooperation agreement with TPK, a group of Brazilian business people with experience in the mining and offshore industries. The Port Authority's main contribution will be its expertise and knowledge in the field of port management. This cooperation agreement will be ...
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