Information: Regional Government authorises new tender for design and construction of RO-RO ship for 650 passengers and 150 vehicles
The Regional Government published today in the Official Journal the resolution authorising the restricted tender by previous qualification to be launched at international level for design and construction of a RO-RO passenger ship with capacity for 650 passengers and 150 vehicles. This resolution also authorises the expenditure for the contract work to be carried out. The amount may reach up to 48... more >>

Information: Transport and Public Works with investment of about 150 million Euros, stresses Ana Cunha
The proposed Plan for 2019 provides for approximately 150 million Euros of investment in the areas under the administration of the Regional Secretariat for Transport and Public Works. The Regional Secretary spoke at the Legislative Assembly in Horta during the hearings on the proposals for the 2019 Plan and Budget. She informed that this amount is essentially distributed into "Transport, with 88 m... more >>

Information: Port works reach 50 million Euros this term, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated on Flores that the Regional Government has invested "more than 50 million Euros in port works already concluded or in progress" over the course of this legislative period. According to her, this "figure clearly demonstrates the commitment to continue reinforcing all operating and safety conditions in various port infrastructures througho... more >>

Information: Maximum fuel sale prices updated in the Azores
The recent changes in reference prices for petroleum products registered in international markets have led to the update of maximum sale prices of fuels in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. The maximum price of fuels in the Azores will remain significantly lower than the reference price of fuels in the national market. In the context of his update, the Government will increase the maximum price... more >>

Information: Azorean Government encourages cooperation between entities, says Ana Cunha
LREC - Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory and NONAGON - São Miguel Science and Technology Park signed today a protocol in Ponta Delgada. It intends to promote the implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation in areas of common interest, namely research and technological development in Civil Engineering and the endogenous materials of the archipelago. At the signing ceremony... more >>

Information: Ana Cunha restates need to establish Public Service Obligations for air cargo transport
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works restated in Ponta Delgada the need to stipulate Public Service Obligations (PSO) for air cargo transport. According to Ana Cunha, "to continue ensuring the operating in terms of frequency, prices and fares adjusted to all islands, it is still necessary to stipulate certain minimum requirements about to frequency, fares and flights on some isla... more >>

Information: Investments in ports have led to significant improvement in passenger transport, says Ana Cunha
The investments made by the Azorean Government in regional ports have led to a major improvement in maritime passenger transport, stated the Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works. Ana Cunha was heard at the Committee on Economic Affairs of the Legislative Assembly. On the occasion, she pointed out that, considering the most relevant investments made since 2012, they already represent ... more >>

Information: New Administration Board of SATA to take office next Monday
The new Administration Board of SATA will take office next Monday. Chaired by António Luís Teixeira Gusmão, the Administration Board also includes Ana Maria da Silva Azevedo and Vítor Manuel de Jesus Francisco Costa as members. Ana Azevedo has an in-depth knowledge on Grupo SATA, having performed several positions within the group companies over the years. She headed the Is... more >>

Information: Government awards construction of Lajes Cargo Terminal
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works has awarded the work for the Construction of Lajes Airport Cargo Terminal to the group of companies formed by Somague Ediçor, Engenharia, SA, Marques, SA, and Tecnovia-Açores – Sociedade de Empreitadas, SA. The contract work has a base price of 4.6 million Euros. With a completion period of 540 days, this investment will improv... more >>

Information: Ana Cunha assures that contract work for improvement of Furnas-Povoação road is following its due course
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated in Horta that the contract work for the improvement of the road between Furnas and Povoação on the island of São Miguel is "in progress." Ana Cunha spoke at the Legislative Assembly, stressing that the "safety of people and goods" and the "improvement of road comfort and traffic conditions" are the priority goals of this ... more >>