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Logistics project aims to connect the Pacific to the Atlantic and transform the South American export axis
Brazil is negotiating with China to build a transoceanic railway that will connect the port of Chancay in Peru to the state of Bahia. The project is part of a land-based bioceanic corridor and has so far received an initial investment of US$1,3 billion from China in the port of Chancay, the starting point of the project. The proposal seeks to facilitate the transport of goods between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and strengthen Brazil's role in international trade.
Brazil negotiates Chinese support for strategic infrastructure project
According to information published by Forbes Brazil, the railway, which already has Chinese investments in the port of origin, intends to connect to the West-East Integration Railway (FIOL), currently in the expansion phase in Brazilian territory. The route should pass through Acre and Tocantins, until reaching the port of Ilhéus, in Bahia.
Planning Minister Simone Tebet confirmed that the project is in the technical phase and could take between five and eight years to complete. The project will be discussed during President Lula's next official trip to China, reinforcing the geopolitical importance of the initiative. Chinese interest goes beyond engineering: it is a commercial axis that could reduce the distance between cities by up to 10 thousand kilometers. export from Brazil to Asia.
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Investment can change Brazil’s logistics logic
The port of Chancay, built with a contribution of US$1,3 billion by Chinese companies, is the starting point for this new route. The expectation, as detailed by Forbes Brazil, is that the railway acts as a facilitator for the circulation of Brazilian commodities, grains and minerals towards the Asian market.
A Reuters He also highlighted that Brazil chose a route that avoids the Amazon rainforest, prioritizing a more sustainable alternative with less socio-environmental impact. This choice reinforces the country's commitment to balanced development, respecting protected areas and indigenous communities.
New route strengthens Brazil's role in South America
The bioceanic corridor aims to integrate less industrialized regions of Brazil, promoting economic opportunities in the interior of the country. With the connection to FIOL, which crosses strategic states for agricultural and mineral production, the railway will enhance the flow of products to the coast.
This connection should also position Brazil as a protagonist in continental integration, offering South America a logistical alternative to traditional maritime routes. The Brazilian government believes that the initiative will consolidate the country as a key link between the Atlantic and the Pacific.
Next steps include signing bilateral agreements
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's visit to China The next few days should seal the progress of the negotiations. Simone Tebet will accompany the presidential delegation with the aim of presenting the technical studies of the railway and discussing Chinese contributions to the Brazilian section.
The government's expectation, according to the Forbes Brazil, is that the terms of the agreement will be made official in 2025. The consolidation of this railway could redefine Brazil's trade flows, attract investments and pave the way for new international cooperation pacts.
