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With a million-dollar investment, Brazil will have an innovative project: the construction of a tunnel for hexatrens, gigantic trucks that transport eucalyptus to the cellulose industry.
This tunnel promises not only to modernize the sector's logistics, but also to reduce environmental impact, while boosting the regional economy.
In a million-dollar maneuver that promises to change the logistics scenario of Mato Grosso do Sul, the state government launched a bid to build an unprecedented structure.
A tunnel will be opened to facilitate the transportation of gigantic trucks called hexatrens, which carry up to 200 tons of eucalyptus.
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These vehicles, which look more like trains than regular trucks, are vital to the growing pulp industry, already moving millions of reais and driving new highways and factories.
At the center of this project is the MS-338, a state highway still being paved that promises to connect the cities of Camapuã and Ribas do Rio Pardo.
With a length of 111,5 km, this route is becoming the main corridor for hexatrains, which travel long distances to supply large industries such as Suzano.
The tunnel is an essential part of ensuring the safety and efficiency of these colossal trucks., since crossing the highway without it poses risks of accidents and interruptions in logistics.
Tunnel project is valued in millions
Agesul, the state agency responsible for managing projects, estimated the value of this work at around R$8,7 million.
Published on October 30, the tender requires interested companies to submit their proposals on November 26.
The selection criteria will be the lowest price, seeking to ensure that the cost does not compromise the state budget.
This investment is part of a larger plan to make the region a highly competitive industrial hub., taking advantage of natural resources and proximity to the main cellulose companies.
The location of the tunnel will be strategic, between BR-060 and MS-357, to facilitate the flow of eucalyptus to the new Suzano unit, in Ribas do Rio Pardo.
The highway, when completed, promises to boost the local economy, benefiting not only the cellulose industry, but also agribusiness, which depends on an efficient road network.
Suzano leads logistics modernization
A Suzano, a cellulose giant with two factories in the region, is the main driver of the use of hexatrens, which stand out as a sustainable alternative to the transportation of raw materials.
Since July 2024, the company has been operating a new unit in Ribas do Rio Pardo, strengthening its commitment to efficient logistics and the environment.
With 25 hexatrains in circulation, each consisting of six semi-trailers, Suzano is able to significantly reduce carbon emissions, a competitive advantage in the international market.
The use of hexatrains to transport wood contributes to significant fuel savings and a reduction in heavy traffic on traditional highways.
In addition, the company has 457 thousand hectares of planted forests in Mato Grosso do Sul, with plans to concentrate the plantations close to the factory to optimize transportation.
Hexatrains: Volvo's solution for large loads
Manufacturer Volvo, responsible for creating the hexatrains, highlights that these vehicles have already established themselves as a traditional solution in regions such as Três Lagoas, where they have been operating for more than a decade.
With a capacity of 200 tons, these trucks offer a 127% increase in load capacity compared to tri-trains. and 27% in relation to pentatrains, other transport models used in the region.
The company claims that hexatrains are especially advantageous for preserving highways, as they concentrate large amounts of cargo in fewer vehicles, reducing wear and tear on the roads.
According to Agesul, the construction of a second crossing on the MS-338 is essential for avoid the impact of hexatrain traffic on the road.
By allowing these vehicles to use internal roads, the state government aims to preserve the useful life of the highway, as well as avoid accidents that could interrupt the flow of production to the pulp industries.
Pulp industry boosts regional investments
The eastern region of Mato Grosso do Sul has become a true hub for cellulose production, attracting billion-dollar investments and new factories.
In addition to the Suzano units, Arauco facilities are planned in Inocência and another in Água Clara.
This growth also reflects the financial support of BNDES, which recently granted R$2,3 billion to strengthen road infrastructure in the region, especially to improve transportation conditions for products and people.
The future of logistics in Brazil depends on investments in infrastructure
These investments, combined with the logistical planning to accommodate the hexatrens, reveal a broader regional development strategy, placing Mato Grosso do Sul as an important center for the forestry and cellulose-based industry.
The use of hexatrains and the construction of this tunnel demonstrate a coordinated effort between the government and the private sector to modernize transportation and promote a more sustainable economy..
With the advancement of this type of project, the country could see a transport expansion with a positive impact on several fronts: from the economy to the environment.
The implementation of this tunnel could become a reference for other states, which are looking for alternatives to optimize heavy transport in industrial areas.
And what do you think? Is it worth investing billions to adapt infrastructure for heavy cargo transportation in Brazil?
Yes, long-term investment, this idea is missing from the government
My God, they know what they're doing, don't they?
Why don't they make a railway, with three floors, and powered by electricity, which would be cheaper, I believe?
Grabbing your hook, with solar panels capturing renewable energy.
The same thing they do with speed cameras on highways these days.
Cool! The people are going to build infrastructure for Suzano to profit? I prefer these R$8 billion in health, education, security and housing.
At least someone will win a Volvo hexatrain.
Sensationalism. Note that the amount in the article is 8.7 million. Article by an intern who doesn't even know what millions or billions are.
When the economy is doing well, everyone wins, and Brazil already invests in education; the problem is that the funds do not reach where they should.
The current government has cut around 2024 billion from education and around 1,3 billion from healthcare in 4,4 alone, in addition to other budget cuts that have been made, totaling around 13,3 billion, not to mention the deficit in state-owned companies, which exceeded 7 billion. Not to mention some of the funds that are released and unfortunately do not reach where they should be, as Ismael said. We are screwed.
I don't take away your reason, but if the mayor and governor of these cities are smart, they will achieve these feats through taxes and tax incentives.
The article says 8 billion and 8 million, which is correct? How long is this tunnel?
For a good listener, half a word is enough. 8 million will certainly be just to carry out the project.