The Government of São Paulo received, on Monday (10), four bids for the concession of the State Waterway Crossings System. The documents were submitted at B3 (São Paulo Stock Exchange), both in person and remotely. In total, two proposals were delivered on-site by Acqua Vias SP – Internacional Marítima Ltda. and Comporte Participações S.A., and two were submitted online by Consórcio Travessias SP and CS Infra S.A. The auction will take place this Thursday (13), at 4 p.m., also at B3.
With estimated investments of R$ 2.5 billion, the project foresees the full renewal of infrastructure and fleet, including new terminals, modern vessels and improved services. The upgrades will ensure greater comfort, safety and efficiency in the transportation of passengers and vehicles, in addition to increasing tourism access and regional integration.
The new structures will follow standard guidelines and accessibility requirements, with climate-controlled areas, adapted restrooms and food and customer service facilities. The project covers 14 waterway routes – eight on the state coast, three in the São Paulo Metropolitan Region and three in the Paraíba Valley – including 45 new electric, hybrid and low-consumption vessels.
The 20-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contract model ensures the maintenance of the current fare structure, preserving gratuities and existing benefits for users and local residents.
Recognized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the project is the first in Brazil to receive the Blue Dot Network certification during the structuring phase—an international seal that attests to governance, environmental sustainability, social responsibility and financial transparency.
The routes include São Sebastião–Ilhabela, Santos–Vicente de Carvalho, Santos–Guarujá, Bertioga–Guarujá, Cananéia–Continente, Cananéia–Ilha Comprida, Cananéia–Ariri, Iguape–Juréia, Bororé–Grajaú, Taquacetuba–Bororé, João Basso–Taquacetuba, Porto Paraitinga, Porto Varginha and Porto Natividade da Serra. Together, these lines transport around 11 million passengers and 10 million vehicles per year, under the supervision of the São Paulo State Transport Regulatory Agency (Artesp). The initiative reinforces the State Government’s commitment to modern infrastructure, sustainability and operational efficiency.
Investment Partnerships Program (PPI-SP)
PPI-SP is a State Government initiative designed to expand opportunities for investment, jobs and socioeconomic, technological, environmental and industrial development in São Paulo.
Focused on the areas of Highways, Mobility, Social Infrastructure and Water/Energy, PPI-SP is delivering the largest and most comprehensive private-investment program in the history of São Paulo, benefiting the population and driving regional economic growth. In total, the program includes more than 30 qualified projects and an investment portfolio of over R$ 550 billion.