Posted on March 16, 2026
On March 12, 2026, DEME has officially signed the 25‑year concession contract with Brazil’s National Secretariat of Ports (SNP) and the National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ), formally securing Brazil’s port access channel concession for the Port of Paranaguá. The Paranaguá Port Channel Company SPE S.A., owned by DEME and FTS Participações Societárias S.A. (FTSpar), will carry out the full scope of works for the Port of Paranaguá – Brazil’s second‑largest public port in the state of Paraná. With all administrative steps now completed, DEME and FTSpar can move forward with the next phase of mobilization and implementation.
Following the successful auction in October 2025, in which DEME and FTS secured the 25-year concession, this final step officially entrusts the consortium with the operation, maintenance, improvement, and deepening of the marine access channel to the Port of Paranaguá.
The Port of Paranaguá plays a pivotal role in the handling of agribulk, containers, and liquid bulk, with annual throughput exceeding 70 million tons. The planned deepening of the channel – increasing draft capacity from 13.3 m to 15.5 m – together with ongoing maintenance dredging and enhancements to the nautical signaling system, will significantly boost operational efficiency and enable larger vessels to call at the port. These improvements further reinforce Paranaguá’s position as one of South America’s foremost export gateways.
The signing ceremony took place yesterday in Brasilia, in the presence of key authorities, including the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Chief of Staff of the Presidency, Rui Costa, and the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho.
DEME’s partner, FTS Participações Societárias S.A., is an established port terminal and logistics operator active in the Port of Paranaguá and several other Brazilian ports.
About DEME
DEME (Euronext Brussels: DEME) is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, dredging and marine infrastructure, and environmental remediation. DEME also engages in concessions activities in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, green hydrogen, and deep-sea mineral harvesting. The company can build on 150 years of experience and is a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: climate change, a growing population and urbanization, increasing maritime trade and environmental issues. With a team of approximately 6,000 highly skilled professionals and one of the most advanced fleets in the world, DEME is well-positioned to tackle even the most complex projects. DEME realized a turnover of 4.2 billion euros with an EBITDA of 931 million euros in 2025. For more information, please visit www.deme-group.com.
