Port of Salvador to Receive R$848 Million from BNDES to Expand Container Terminal
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The Port of Salvador, managed by federal port authority Codeba in the Brazilian state of Bahia, secured R$848 million (USD 153.9 million) in financing approved by the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), using resources from the Merchant Marine Fund. The funds will be allocated to the expansion of the Tecon Salvador Container Terminal, operated by Wilson Sons, with the goal of doubling its annual capacity to more than 1 million TEU.
Scope of the works
The investment covers the expansion of the container storage yard, the acquisition of new port equipment, and upgrades to infrastructure and technology. Once the works are completed, the terminal's annual capacity will rise from the current 553,000 TEU to more than 1 million TEU, while operational productivity will increase from 70 to more than 100 containers handled per hour.
Reinforcement of the public berth
In addition to the expansion of the container terminal, the Port of Salvador is receiving an investment of R$14.7 million (USD 2.6 million) for the rehabilitation and structural reinforcement of its public berth, aimed at improving operating conditions and the efficiency of port activities.
Cargo and revenue growth
Between January and September 2026, the Port of Salvador handled 5.6 million tonnes of cargo, a 12.68% increase compared to the same period the previous year. In September alone, gross revenue reached R$9.2 million (USD 1.6 million), contributing to the performance of the ports managed by Codeba.
Impact on employment
The project is expected to generate around 1,400 direct and indirect jobs, contributing to the economic development of communities near Todos os Santos Bay. The Port of Salvador plays a strategic role in cargo handling and in connecting Bahia with domestic and international markets.
