# São Francisco River infrastructure management > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/so-francisco-river-infrastructure-management > Updated: 2026-11-09T20:31:04.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The administration of the São Francisco River is undergoing significant logistical and infrastructural shifts through new long-term agreements. In early November 2026, the Brazilian Ministry of Ports and Airports and the government of Bahia established a 25-year agreement for the waterway. Under this arrangement, the Companhia de Docas do Estado da Bahia (Codeba) will manage the planning, operation, and maintenance of 1,371 kilometers of the navigable route between Minas Gerais, Bahia, and Pernambuco. Concurrently, the Brazilian government is moving toward a 30-year public-private partnership for the operation and maintenance of the São Francisco River transposition project. This concession will focus on the North and East regions, aiming to supply water to approximately 12 million people across 390 cities in Ceará, Paraíba, Pernambuco, and Rio Grande do Norte. The winning contractor is expected to invest R$ 500 million in the first four years to maintain critical infrastructure such as canals and pumping stations. Additionally, the Apodi Branch of the project is nearing completion, with 95% of its execution reached and a scheduled finish in February 2027. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-09: Brazil to announce concession for São Francisco River transposition Brazil is launching a 30-year concession for the São Francisco River transposition to serve 12 million people, while the Apodi Branch project nears completion. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-to-announce-concession-for-so-francisco-river-transposition ### 2026-11-03: Bahia to manage São Francisco River waterway for 25 years Bahia's Codeba will manage the São Francisco River waterway for 25 years, overseeing maintenance and operations to boost commercial navigation and regional logistics. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahia-to-manage-so-francisco-river-waterway-for-25-years --- Cite as: São Francisco River infrastructure management. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/so-francisco-river-infrastructure-management