The multinational Neltume Ports SA presented the proposal, which provides for the installation of a battery of ten metal siloseach with a capacity of 20 thousand tonsreaching a total volume of 200 thousand tons. The infrastructure will be dedicated exclusively to the handling of barley and malt for export, with Brazil as the main destination marketdriven by growing demand.
“The estimated investment is around 13 million dollarswhich reflects the magnitude and relevance of the venture,” he told THE ECHO the accountant Ana Reymanager of the Marketing Area of the ANP. The company presented the project to the agency during the last quarter of last year.
From the administrative point of view, the ANP will submit the specifications to the Executive Branch and, once approved, the Presidency will carry out the corresponding call for tender. Rey explained that, although it is a private initiative, current regulations require this procedure, although the proposing company will have scoring advantage for having presented the project.
In terms of infrastructure, the silos will incorporate latest generation technology and civil works will require estimated term of 18 monthswith start scheduled for year 2027.
The leader also maintained that the project is aligned with the strategy of the current government to strengthen traffic on the Waterwaywith the aim of promoting port activity and consolidating the strategic role of Nueva Palmira within the regional logistics system.
Finally, Rey stressed that the operations of the ships will strictly comply with the port docking regulationswithout granting special preferences, guaranteeing transparency and equity with respect to the other operators that already operate in the port area.
* Neltume Ports SA operates in Uruguay through Montecon, in the port of Montevideo. Its shareholders are Overseas (Chilean company) and ATCOa Canadian group based in Alberta.
