The Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) has extended the public consultation until November 13 to receive contributions on the proposed modernization of Ordinance No. 530/2019, which establishes rules for changes in port lease contracts. Among the changes under discussion is the revision of the provision that limits contract extensions to 25% of the original term for the reestablishment of economic-financial balance. The proposal also seeks to accelerate investments, simplify procedures, and allow terminals to keep pace with technological and demand changes.
Contributions can be submitted through the Brasil Participativo Platform. The consultation is open to civil society, port sector entities, companies, and other interested parties, with the aim of gathering different perspectives on the proposed changes for lease contracts.
The proposal seeks to reduce obstacles between the planning and execution of investments. Measures include improving the Investment Risk Term (TRI), simplifying the replacement of equipment and engineering solutions, and the possibility of adjusting cargo profiles, observing port planning and competitive impacts.
The text also provides mechanisms to facilitate investments in common port infrastructure and innovation projects, decarbonization, electrification, energy efficiency, and climate adaptation. Pilot projects and technological demonstration initiatives may also be developed in partnership with universities, research institutions, startups, and suppliers.
The revision maintains the possibility of reestablishing the economic-financial balance of contracts but proposes adjustments to the procedures and criteria used. Any extension of the term must be linked to the imbalance recognized by the National Waterway Transportation Agency (Antaq), a reasoned decision by the Granting Authority, and the limits provided for in legislation, without automatic extension.
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What: Public consultation for the modernization of Ordinance 530/2019.
Objective: To receive contributions on the proposed update of the rules for changes in port lease contracts.
Period: Until November 13, 2026.
Where to participate: Brasil Participativo portal.
