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The Maceio Maritime Passenger Terminal (TMP), in Alagoas, is in the second block of the auction portfolio selected by the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) for 2025. With investments estimated at more than R1.22 billion, this phase includes, in addition to the port of the capital of Alagoas, the ports of Rio de Janeiro and Paranagua.
The Port of Maceio is one of the main reception points for cruises in the Northeast and, with the auction scheduled for October 22nd, it will begin a new phase of modernization and expansion, with investments estimated at R3.75 million over a 25-year contract. The initiative aims to transform the terminal into a strategic hub for national maritime tourism, strengthening the local economy and improving the passenger experience.
According to the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, the modernization of TMP Maceio is part of a national strategy to revitalize passenger terminals and integrate maritime tourism into the local economy. The initiative will boost the generation of direct and indirect jobs, boost the hotel and commerce sectors and consolidate Maceio as a reference in port infrastructure, he stated.
Located in one of the most tourist capitals in the country, the Port of Maceio handles more than 100 thousand passengers per season. With the planned works and improvements, the expectation is to gradually expand service capacity, currently limited to 612 passengers per day, in addition to attracting new routes and shipping companies.
With a total area of 5,678.23 square meters, the TMP Maceio modernization project includes several structural and operational improvements. It is planned to build a new parking lot with 112 spaces, paving and drainage system in an area of 3,050 square meters. The concessionaire must also acquire new furniture and support equipment, including chairs, tables, sofas and passenger and luggage control systems. New security and fire-fighting equipment will also be implemented, which will be part of the set of assets reversible to the public authorities at the end of the concession, guaranteeing quality and comfort standards compatible with the main international cruise destinations.
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