The Minister of Ports and Airports, Tomé Franca, signed on Friday (23), during a visit to the facilities of the Port of Santana, Amapá, the lease agreement for the MCP01 terminal, which foresees investments of R$ 150.2 million over 25 years. Destined for the handling and storage of solid vegetable bulk, especially soybeans and corn, the undertaking is part of the Federal Government's actions to modernize port infrastructure, expand the logistical capacity of the Northern region, and strengthen the outflow of Brazilian agricultural production to national and international markets.
Acquired by CS Infra S.A. in an auction held in February this year, the terminal will undergo interventions that include the installation of conveyor belts and a new ship loader, in addition to improvements to the piers and land infrastructure. The signing of the contract formalizes the conditions for the exploration of the area by the winning company and represents a new stage in the implementation of the project, aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing logistical costs.
During the ceremony, Tomé Franca highlighted the strategic role of the Port of Santana in the integration between the producing regions of the Central-West and the main international consumer markets, especially through the Northern Arc export routes.
"More than R$ 150 million in a contract signed today for a vegetable bulk terminal, handling soybeans and corn, making the Port of Santana and the state of Amapá have greater capacity, more efficiency for the outflow of production, to unite the producing market, especially the soybean market of the Brazilian Central-West, with the international market," stated the minister.
Tomé Franca also emphasized that the expansion of port infrastructure represents an opportunity for economic and social development for the population of Amapá. According to him, investments in modernization and expansion of operational capacity contribute to attracting new businesses and strengthening the competitiveness of Brazilian production. "When we have a new terminal here, MCP01, we don't just have a place for cargo movement. We have here job creation, income generation in this territory and in the territory where production takes place," he highlighted.
The Minister of Integration and Regional Development, Waldez Góes, also participated in the agenda and emphasized the importance of federal investments to overcome Amapá's logistical challenges and expand regional development opportunities. "Investments in logistics, ports, airports, are decisive for us. Remember that we do not have a land connection. So, the better our port and airport infrastructure, the more we will be within the development process," said Waldez Góes.
The mayor of Santana, Sebastião Bala Rocha, highlighted that the new leases represent a change in the port's investment structure, previously marked by temporary and transitional contracts. According to him, the consolidation of long-term contracts increases security for investors and favors the modernization of operations. "These are investments for the Port. In these three auctions, there are R$ 300 million aimed at expanding and building new quays and installing new equipment, to improve the quality of cargo handling and the generation of employment and income for the population," said the mayor.
The CEO of Companhia Docas de Santana (CDSA), Edival Cabral Tork, highlighted the growth of operations and the recognition of the port's potential by the Federal Government and private investors. "We set a cargo record for three consecutive years. We see that the eyes of the Federal Government and, especially, of companies are stronger in relation to our port," said Tork.
Movement Growth and New Investments
Located on the banks of the Amazon River, the Port of Santana is one of the main outflow points for goods from Amapá and is part of the Northern Arc logistical corridor, used to transport agricultural production from the Central-West to international markets.
In 2025, the port handled approximately 3.6 million tons of cargo, a growth of 13.54% compared to 2024. Among the main products handled are soybeans, wood, corn, soybean oil residues, and manganese. In the first two months of 2026, movement reached 403 thousand tons, an increase of 6.52% compared to the same period of the previous year.
The MCP01 contract is part of a set of investments aimed at expanding and modernizing Santana's port infrastructure. Between 2023 and 2026, the lease projects for the MCP01 and MCP03 terminals total R$ 239.1 million in planned investments.
The revitalization of the land access roads to the port is also planned, with an estimated investment of R$ 11.6 million. The project includes the recovery of approximately 1.2 kilometers of roads, with the implementation of structured reinforced concrete pavement, to improve vehicle circulation conditions and the efficiency of logistical operations. The start of works is expected in November 2026 and completion in November 2027.
Another ongoing measure is the extension, for another 25 years, of the delegation agreement of the Port of Santana to the municipality. The initiative will allow the instrument to be extended until 2053, ensuring the continuity of the administration and exploration of the port by the municipal management, through Companhia Docas de Santana.
Visit to the People's Port
Also during the agenda in Amapá, Minister Tomé Franca visited the Public Small Port Installation (IP4) of Santana, known as the People's Port. The structure received federal investment of approximately R$ 34 million and was designed to offer better boarding and disembarking conditions for passengers using waterway transport in the region.
The visit reinforced the importance of passenger port facilities for the mobility of the Amazonian population, which depends on rivers for travel. "It is a necessary infrastructure to provide dignity to people who use rivers as a means of transport here in Amapá and throughout the Northern region," highlighted Tomé Franca.
