Governor Tarcísio de Freitas is putting the Baixada Santista region in the global spotlight through a series of strategic meetings in Europe, as part of an international roadshow organized by the São Paulo State Government. Starting April 21, the governor will hold meetings in Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway with the goal of attracting international investors to key infrastructure projects in the region, such as the Santos-Guarujá Immersed Tunnel and the concession of Coastal Crossings.
The long-awaited Santos-Guarujá Immersed Tunnel, a project more than 100 years in the making, will connect the two cities with lanes for vehicles, a bike path, pedestrian access, and a dedicated lane for a Light Rail Vehicle (LRV). The auction is scheduled for August 1, with an estimated investment of R$6 billion, through a 30-year sponsored concession.
Another strategic initiative is the concession of Coastal Crossings, which aims to modernize 14 waterway transport lines and replace the current fleet with over 40 next-generation electric vessels, enhancing the system’s efficiency and sustainability. The public notice for this project is expected to be released in the first half of 2025, with an estimated investment of R$1 billion.
The São Paulo delegation, led by the governor, will also conduct technical visits and hold meetings with global infrastructure and transportation giants such as Ballast Nedam, Maersk, and Femern A/S, reinforcing the state’s global presence and showcasing the transformative potential of these regional projects.