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The naval and port sector of Rio de Janeiro received investments of R 8.6 million from the Merchant Navy Fund (FMM) to resume modernization projects and vessel construction. The values will fund Maritime Support Works and Waterway Infrastructure, with the potential to generate more than 12,000 direct jobs in the state, strengthening the local economy.
The investments include three Fluminense shipyards: Alianca S.A. in Niteroi, with 61 works; Maua S.A., also in Niteroi, with 38 works; and Sao Miguel, in Sao Goncalo, with 32 works.
For the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, this resumption of investments represent economic development and strengthens Brazils competitiveness in the international maritime sector. The Merchant Navy Fund guarantees conditions for Brazil to advance in the modernization of its shipping industry. In Rio de Janeiro, this translates into more jobs, more opportunities and a more competitive maritime sector in the international scenario. he said
In addition to the shipyards, the package includes projects such as the ITG02 port terminal, implementing in the port of Itaguai, with a budget of R 3.6 billion for iron ore movement, and the modernization of Oceanpacts Ilha do Mosqueiro OTSV, in a project of R 21.3 million, which will reinforce the sectors operational efficiency.
Merchant Navy Fund to support the shipping industry and the Merchant Navy, the Merchant Navy Fund is administered by the Ministry of Ports and Airports, through the Board of Directors of the Merchant Navy Fund (CDFMM), and operates with financial agents such as the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES); Banco do Brasil (BB); Amazon Bank (Basa); Northeast Bank of Brazil (BNB); and Caixa Economica Federal (Caixa).
The fund offers different credit conditions to enable strategic projects, being considered essential for job creation, modernization of the fleet and the strengthening of Brazilian competitiveness in the international maritime sector.
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