through written by Heloísa Eterna and Rodrigo Vilar photos by André Valentim
Works on the TransOeste project in Barra da Tijuca: making Rio de Janeiro’s West Zone more accessible
investors and builders of projects that are expanding
there, and another 35 are in the implementation
the logistical capacity of these states.
phase, representing a total investment of USD 17
Located in the Recife metropolitan area, the Port
billion. In 2011, Suape’s port operations registered
and Industrial Complex of Suape, controlled and
25% growth in tonnage transported and 33% growth
administered by the State of Pernambuco, is con-
in container handling.
solidating its position as one of the most important
This success story has encouraged the admin-
investment hubs in Brazil. The complex receives
istrators of Suape and the State of Pernambuco to
60,000 workers daily and covers an area of 13,500
implement plans to expand and upgrade the com-
hectares – geographically larger than the city of
plex’s access roads. “We are carrying out a plan to
Olinda and equivalent to the entire urban area of
keep pace with this growth in the medium and long
Recife. More than 100 companies are operating
term. One initiative is the road concession won by
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