The expansion of the Ferronorte Railway in Mato Grosso, with investments of R$11,2 billion, will transform agribusiness logistics. Connecting important producing regions, the railway promises to generate more than 230 thousand jobs and reduce freight costs, consolidating Brazil as an agricultural powerhouse.
Brazilian agribusiness is about to undergo an unprecedented revolution! The Ferronorte Railway expansion project promises transform the logistics of Mato Grosso, facilitating the flow of agricultural production, mainly soybeans and corn.
With a colossal investment of $ 11,2 billion, the new railway network will connect Rondonopolis to Cuiabá and, later, to Lucas do Rio Verde, covering an extension of approximately 650 km.
This initiative not only modernizes grain transportation, but is also a historic milestone for the state's development.
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What is at stake?
A Railway Ferronorte, operated by Rumo Logística, is essential for strengthen Brazil's position in the global market of commodities.
Mato Grosso, already considered the largest grain producer in the country, will see a significant reduction in freight costs and an increase in transportation efficiency.
According to studies by Rumo, the construction of the railway should generate more than 230 thousand direct and indirect jobs, boosting the local economy.
Besides improve logistics infrastructure, the project seeks integrate different modes of transport, connecting highways and railways.
This integration is vital to facilitate producers’ access to export routes, especially to the Port of Santos, the main Brazilian port.
Project Details
- Investment: R$ 11,2 billion.
- Outreach: 650 km of tracks connecting Rondonópolis to Cuiabá, with plans to extend it to Lucas do Rio Verde.
- Job Generation: More than 230 thousand jobs during construction.
- Beginning of Operations:
- Rondonopolis to Cuiaba: 2025.
- Cuiaba to Lucas do Rio Verde: 2028.
Impact on the Economy and Agribusiness
The Secretary of State for Infrastructure and Logistics, Marcelo de Oliveira, highlights that the railway is an example of development for the whole of Brazil.
“We are integrating road and rail in Mato Grosso. We are going to connect highways with the railway and reduce the distances between the producing regions of the state and the country”, he said.
This connection will not only facilitate the Services, but will also provide a significant gain in competitiveness for producers in Mato Grosso.
Approval and Next Steps
ANTT (National Land Transport Agency) is expected to renew the concession for Rumo Logística, allowing the company to use the national railway network.
The expectation is that the contract will be signed soon, enabling the start of works and the movement of resources.
A Promising Future
With this expansion, the Ferronorte Railway is not just a infrastructure of transport, but a real engine of economic development for Mato Grosso and for Brazil.
The coming years promise a strengthening of national agribusiness, and the new rail network will be crucial to ensuring that Brazil remains a powerhouse in the global agricultural sector.
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