# Federal Government Transfers São Francisco Waterway to Bahia

> Brazil's federal government transfers São Francisco waterway management to Bahia state for $300 million over 9 years.
- Title: Federal Government Transfers São Francisco Waterway to Bahia
- Summary: Brazil's federal government transfers São Francisco waterway management to Bahia state for $300 million over 9 years.
- Keywords: governo federal, hidrovia, bahia, codeba, dnit, sao francisco, jeronimo rodrigues, ministro portos, portos e aeroportos, 2026, 25 anos, 300 milhoes
- Source: Poder360 — https://poder360.com.br/poder-infra/governo-federal-transfere-hidrovia-do-sao-francisco-para-a-bahia
- Author: Eric Napoli
- Published: 2026-11-05T01:58:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: governo federal, hidrovia, bahia, codeba, dnit, sao francisco, jeronimo rodrigues, ministro portos, portos e aeroportos, 2026, 25 anos, 300 milhoes
## Government Agreement
Brazil's federal government and Bahia state signed an agreement transferring São Francisco waterway management from Dnit to Codeba.
## 25-Year Agreement
The agreement is valid for 25 years with Codeba responsible for infrastructure maintenance along the 1,371 kilometer waterway.
## Federal Funding
Federal government will provide R$ 300 million over 9 years for waterway infrastructure improvements.
## Implementation Timeline
Infrastructure work begins in second semester of 2027 after agreement signing.
## Waterway Coverage
The waterway connects Pirapora in Minas Gerais to Petrolina in Pernambuco, passing through three states.
## Beneficiary Population
The agreement benefits 11.5 million people across Brazil according to the Ministry of Ports and Airports.
## Bahia Governor Statement
Bahia governor Jerônimo Rodrigues stated the state government will contribute resources for waterway infrastructure projects.
## Modal Integration Goal
The primary goal is to integrate the waterway with rail and road networks to reduce truck traffic.
## Governor's Quote
Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues said the waterway will connect with rail and road networks to reduce truck traffic costs.

> Vamos ver coisa da hidrovia se juntar com a ferrovia, com rodovia. E u acho que a gente tem um potencial muito forte nesse caso do rio São Francisco,que a gente tem hoje a carga que vem do oeste, do agronegócio, de grãos, de frutas, de algodão e minério, que às vezes_ _acaba utilizando a rodovia que é mais cara
## Ministry of Ports
Ministry of Ports and Airports confirmed the agreement will benefit 11.5 million people.
## State Responsibility
Codeba will handle dredging and other infrastructure projects along the waterway.
## Federal Commitment
Federal government maintains commitment to fund waterway improvements for 9 years.
## Waterway Benefits
The waterway will improve transportation of agricultural goods and minerals from western Brazil.
## Next Steps
Infrastructure work begins in second semester of 2027 to improve waterway connectivity.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's federal government transfers São Francisco waterway management to Bahia state, with $300 million in federal funding over 9 years for infrastructure improvements.