INFRA COP30

Outeiro Port undergoes major expansion to boost COP30 lodging

New 710-meter pier and reception area set for October 14 completion; project has already created over 450 jobs

Published on Jul 7, 2025 12:48 PM

The new 710-meter pier under construction. The expectation is for the new terminal to integrate with regular maritime tourism routes — Image: Directorate of Infrastructure / Secop

In Belém, Pará, construction at the Outeiro Port Terminal is progressing rapidly. With investments exceeding USD 181 million, funded by Itaipu, the site is undergoing full redevelopment to accommodate two cruise ships. These vessels will serve as floating hotels for conference delegates, significantly boosting Belém's lodging capacity by 6,000 new accommodations. The capital of Pará is preparing to host over 50,000 conference attendees.

The Outeiro project commenced on April 17 and is anticipated to be completed by October 14, well in advance of the official event start. In addition to bolstering COP30 preparations, the development has already generated significant employment, creating approximately 450 new positions with a predominantly local workforce.

Improvements include a designated area for boarding, departing, and passenger services — Image: Directorate of Infrastructure / Secop

The project encompasses a new 710-meter pier and a comprehensive reception area, featuring dedicated zones for embarkation, disembarkation, and passenger services. According to the Special Secretariat for COP30 (SECOP), this initiative is designed to meet the operational demands of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference while establishing a strategic legacy for maritime tourism and regional logistics.

Beyond addressing the temporary demands of the climate conference, the structure was conceived with medium- and long-term goals in mind. The new terminal is expected to integrate with regular maritime tourism routes, thereby stimulating the hotel, gastronomy, transportation, and local trade sectors.

"The Port of Outeiro will transform the region and significantly enhance its tourism potential, as it currently handles only cargo," stated Valter Correia, Special Secretary of COP30. "The port's surroundings, the entire city, and the northern region will benefit immensely from this new stop for cruise itineraries."

English version: Trad. Bárbara Menezes.
Proofreading by Enrique Villamil.