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The railway, extending across several South American countries – including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile – will use existing railway networks, integrating them into a network that crosses the continent. This project, comparable to the Bioceanic Road Route, promises to significantly shorten trade distances between South America and Asia, reducing costs and transport time.
The Bioceânica Railway, an ambitious continental integration project, promises to revolutionize transport and commerce in South America. Planned to extend from the Brazilian Atlantic coast to the Chilean port of Antofagasta on the Pacific, the railway seeks to offer a more efficient and economical route to the Asian market, strengthening the competitiveness of South American products.
The need for the railway arose from the realization that the current route, which requires transporting goods from the interior of the continent to the Atlantic coast and then a long sea journey to Asia, is both expensive and time-consuming. The bioceanic railway promises to shorten this route in thousands of kilometers.
Route and technical specifications
The proposed route begins in the Brazilian ports of Santos, Paranaguá and São Francisco do Sul, passing through the International Hub of Três Lagoas, and crossing Brazil to Corumbá, on the border with Bolivia. From there, head to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, interconnecting with other branches of the railway network which lead to the Chilean ports of Antofagasta and Iquique.
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The project faces significant challenges, including the need to revitalize existing railway sections in Brazil, such as the west mesh. Currently, the speed and carrying capacity of these sections are far below ideal, requiring substantial investments and infrastructure improvements.
Comparative costs and benefits
Compared to Bioceanic Road Route, the railway offers a more economical and efficient alternative for freight transport. While the road route would cost around 83 million dollars, the railway requires an investment of approximately 30 million dollars.
Reducing costs and time when transporting goods to Asia can significantly increase the competitiveness of South American products in global markets. Of course, the bioceanic railway can boost regional economic development, opening up new opportunities for trade and investment.
The Bioceanic Railway is a large-scale project which can transform the economic and commercial landscape of South America. By providing a direct connection between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, it represents not only an innovation in terms of transport infrastructure, but also an opportunity for South American countries to strengthen their position in global trade. The realization of this project will depend on international collaboration, substantial investments and overcoming technical and logistical challenges.
