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The Federal Government published a bidding notice for the hiring of a company specialized in carrying out maintenance dredging services on the Tapajos River Waterway, in Para, worth R74.8 million. The action is coordinated by the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), with technical execution by the National Department of Transport Infrastructure (Dnit).
With resources from the Growth Acceleration Program (New PAC), the initiative is part of the Annual Waterway Maintenance Dredging Plan (Padma) and aims to ensure adequate navigability conditions throughout the year, especially in periods of greater operational restrictions.
The services provided for in the notice, published on December 23rd, cover the stretch between Santarem and Itaituba, considered strategic for regional logistics. Maintenance dredging seeks to increase navigation safety, reduce the risk of grounding and ensure more predictability in cargo and passenger transport operations.
For the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, maintenance of the waterway is essential for the proper functioning of logistics in the region. Maintenance dredging on the Tapajos River guarantees greater navigation safety, improves the efficiency of waterway transport and brings more predictability for those who depend on the waterway on a daily basis, he stated.
In addition to reinforcing operational safety, maintenance dredging contributes to more efficient operations, reducing logistical costs and better use of water transport, which has a lower environmental impact when compared to other modes.
The public session to open the proposals is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 3 pm, through the Compras.gov.br platform. The complete notice is also available for consultation on the National Public Procurement Portal (PNCP).Special Social Communication AdvisoryMinistry of Ports and Airports
