PPP for the Electrification and Modernization of Sao Paulo Water Crossings

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The proposed operation aims to support the State of São Paulo in modernizing 14 strategic waterway crossings through a public-private partnership (PPP) that will enhance sustainable mobility, regional connectivity, and service efficiency. The project will replace aging, diesel-powered vessels with fully electric fleets, revamp passenger terminals, and improve safety and accessibility by segregating pedestrian and vehicular flows. By consolidating the currently fragmented operational and maintenance arrangements into a single, performance-based PPP contract, the operation will streamline service delivery, reduce public sector inefficiencies, and improve the user experience. The crossings, which play a vital social role by connecting remote communities and supporting tourism and local employment in areas such as Ilhabela, will benefit from increased reliability, environmental performance, and long-term financial sustainability through private sector investment and innovation.