The Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) approved R$ 585.9 million for vessel construction and modernization projects in the naval industry of the states of Amazonas and Pará. The announcement was made during the 64th meeting of the fund's Board of Directors last Thursday (8).
LHG Logística's proposals include the construction of three river pushers and the modernization of 206 ore barges, with the potential to generate 320 direct jobs, according to the information presented in the projects. The services will be carried out by the Juruá shipyards, in Iranduba (AM), and Rio Maguari, in Belém (PA).
LHG Logística's proposals include the construction of three river pushers and the modernization of 206 ore barges, with the potential to generate 320 direct jobs, according to the information presented in the projects. The services will be carried out by the Juruá shipyards, in Iranduba (AM), and Rio Maguari, in Belém (PA).
The largest project foresees R$ 327.6 million for the construction of three river pushers at the Juruá shipyard, in Iranduba. The proposal estimates 270 direct jobs and a four-year execution period.
Each vessel will have a power of 4,800 kilowatts and will be used for the transport of ores between Corumbá (MS) and Nueva Palmira, in Uruguay. At this destination, the cargo will be transferred to long-haul vessels for export.
Production in Amazonas connects the region's naval industry to mining logistics, with vessels destined for operations outside the North.
In Pará, R$ 258.3 million will be allocated to the modernization of 206 ore barges at the Rio Maguari shipyard, located in the Icoaraci district, in Belém. The project foresees 50 direct jobs and an execution period of 55 months.
The intervention consists of installing covers in the cargo holds to allow the transport of iron ore fines. This material requires specific care in humidity control due to the risk of liquefaction or caking.
The proposal expands the performance of the Pará naval industry in adapting vessels to the demands of cargo transport. The project does not specify the operating locations of the barges.
The proposal expands the performance of the Pará naval industry in adapting vessels to the demands of cargo transport. The project does not specify the operating locations of the barges.
The support of the Merchant Marine Fund allows this knowledge to be transformed into work for the region: building vessels, adapting fleets, and meeting the needs of those who transport cargo along the rivers.
