R$ 800 Million Railway Will Be Built By Pulp Megafactory Promising To Revolutionize Brazilian State

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 13/01/2025 at 22:29

Ferrovia de R$ 800 milhões será construída pela Arauco, conectando a maior fábrica de celulose do mundo ao Porto de Santos.

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A Railway Worth R$ 800 Million Will Connect Arauco’s Megafactory in MS to the Port of Santos. The Project Promises to Revolutionize Logistics and Consolidate the State as a Powerhouse in Pulp, With 46 Km in Length, the Project Will Bring Unprecedented Environmental and Economic Impact. Discover How This Initiative Is Transforming Brazil!

A megafactory for pulp is about to change the course of railway infrastructure in Mato Grosso do Sul.

With an investment of R$ 800 million, the construction of an exclusive railway branch promises to connect the production of one of the largest companies in the sector to the Port of Santos, consolidating the state as a strategic hub in the national and international market.

But how did this revolution begin? And what does it mean for the local economy?

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The Railway Project of Arauco

Arauco Celulose, a multinational in the sector, requested authorization from the National Agency of Land Transport (ANTT) to build a 46-kilometer railway branch.

The project will connect the company’s factory, located in Inocência, to the Ferronorte railway line, allowing for direct transport of production to the Port of Santos.

Arauco intends to operate this branch for 99 years, according to a publication in the Official Gazette of the Union on January 2, 2025.

This billion-dollar investment is part of a broader strategic plan.

Arauco’s unit in Inocência will have the capacity to produce 3.5 million tons of short-fiber pulp annually, making it one of the largest in the world.

In addition, the factory will generate more than 400 megawatts of electricity, of which approximately 200 MW will be allocated for internal consumption and the surplus will be made available to the national electrical system.

Competition Among Giants in the Sector

Arauco is not the only company with railway projects in the state. Other giants in the sector, such as Eldorado Celulose and Suzano, have also presented similar proposals in recent years.

In 2021, Eldorado obtained the license to build an 89-kilometer branch between Três Lagoas and Aparecida do Taboado, with an estimated investment of R$ 890 million.

Suzano requested, in 2022, the construction of a 111.7-kilometer branch to Aparecida do Taboado.

However, ANTT indicated that only one authorization will be granted for the construction of these branches, which may force companies to share the infrastructure.

According to Jaime Verruck, head of the Secretary of Environment, Development, Science, Technology, and Innovation (Semadesc), “the projects are essential for transporting production in the Pulp Valley, but still face challenges to get off the ground.”

Economic and Environmental Impacts

In addition to strengthening pulp logistics, Arauco’s project also promises to generate significant impacts on the economy and the environment.

The government of Mato Grosso do Sul has already granted the installation license for the factory, highlighting the importance of structured industrial and forestry policies in the state.

The company has also committed to performing environmental compensations and using water from the Sucuriú River in processing the raw material.

The energy generated by the factory, sufficient to supply a city with more than 800,000 inhabitants, will also contribute to the sustainability of the project.

This feature reflects Arauco’s strategy to align industrial growth with environmental responsibility.

Authorization Process

Arauco’s request has been pending at ANTT since October 2024.

The analysis involves multiple departments, including the Superintendence of Railway Transport (Sufer) and the Management of Railway Projects (Gepef).

The last action was recorded on January 8, 2025, indicating progress in the authorization process.

The project has been named Sucuriú, in reference to the river near the factory. According to the deputy superintendent of ANTT, Jean Mafra dos Reis, the proposal has already received favorable opinions at various stages of the process.

The Future of Logistics in the State

Mato Grosso do Sul is consolidating itself as one of Brazil’s largest industrial hubs, especially in the pulp sector.

With the construction of Arauco’s railway branch, the state may gain even more competitiveness in the international market.

The Port of Santos, the main destination for production, is already used by other companies in the sector, such as Eldorado and Suzano, which have their own terminals there.

However, challenges are not few. The need for infrastructure sharing and bureaucratic hurdles may delay the projects.

Still, the advancement of Arauco’s initiative signals a promising future for the logistics and economy of the region.

Question for Readers

Do you believe that these railway investments will transform Mato Grosso do Sul into a new logistics center in Brazil? Share your opinion in the comments!

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Ariovaldo Tadeu Parisotto Carvalho

#113742

15/01/2025 22:14

O Brasil precisa de ferrovias pra escoa a produção com mais segurança e previsibilidade, porque as rodovias no Mato Grosso do Sul, estáo paradas no século passado, nem sinal de celular tem, ao longo das estradas de pista simples e mal conservadas, principalmente as rodovias federais classificadas como as BRs.
Avante Brasil!!!

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Valdevino Aparecido de Souza

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15/01/2025 19:52

E o asfaltamento da rodovia que liga Aparecida do Taboado até Inocência?…. Aparecida do Taboado-MS tem uma das melhores logística do Brasil.. Tudo necessário para um Porto Seco.. Parece que não estão prestando muita atenção nessa cidade. Perfeita para um Modal de Transportes. Temos o Rio Paraná, a Ponte Rodoferroviaria e Ferrovia….

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Valmir victor da silveira

#113119

15/01/2025 06:25

Com certeza MS será a potência brasileira neste século. Parabéns ao po o de MS pela visão e coragem desenvolvimentistas.

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