Brazilian passenger terminals behind schedule
Brazils Audit Court (TCU) has made recommendations to the Ceará State Dock Company to draw up a Plan B for the handling of tourists at the Port of Muricipe, in Fortaleza, during the World Cup.
Behind the TCU’s suggestion is the recognition that work, amounting to $77.56m, is behind schedule and that the planned facilities will not be available during the tournament.
It blames the delay on “atypical and extraordinary” maritime trade, which led to a lull in work lasting the best part of a year. In that time, the berth has silted up, leaving it with draft of less than 14 metres.
The port company will therefore continue to use the former passenger berth, 1km from the one under construction, with passengers bussed to the new on shore facilities.
Meanwhile, in the Port of Salvador, the passenger terminal, which should have been completed in August 2013, is reportedly 85% complete, with the initial phase set to be ready by the end of May.
The port company says it will be able to accommodate two cruise liners scheduled to sail from Mexico in time for the World Cup in June.
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