en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Santos Port Authority (APS) has signed a dredging contract with Jan de Nul do Brasil to significantly deepen the navigation channel of the Port of Santos, targeting a depth of 16 meters to meet the demands of the maritime industry and enhance the overall throughput capacity of the port complex.

APS President Anderson Pomini noted that this investment, totaling approximately BRL 620 million, is part of the Port of Santos expansion plan. The deepened channel will accommodate the world's most advanced cargo vessel fleet, allowing these ships to access the terminals without obstacles, thereby improving productivity and reducing operational costs.

This dredging project represents an upgrade from the previous deepening of the channel from 15 meters 14 years ago. Over the past decade, global cargo ships have continued to increase in size, demanding greater draft depths. Through this project, APS aims to provide port users with enhanced infrastructure support.

The dredging and deepening work will be carried out by Jan de Nul do Brasil. The total contract value is BRL 617.9 million, covering a five-year construction period, which also includes two years of maintenance dredging services for the new channel.

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