The Brazilian government recently announced that it is launching a tender process for the Recife Cruise Terminal.

According to a press release, the auction will allow the facility to be run by a private company, which will be required to make major investments in its infrastructure.

The winner of the deal will be expected to modernize the cruise terminal, allowing for a 60 percent increase in guest capacity .

With the renovation of over 15,000 square meters of area, the facility will be able to welcome roughly 50,000 guests per year.

According to Ports and Airports Minister Silvio Costa Filho, the Port of Recife is also set for a $20 million (R$ 100 million) dredging project aimed at guaranteeing a draft of up to 12 meters.

The investment will allow larger ships to dock in Recife, h

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