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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 230,000 Jobs and Reduce Freight Costs, Consolidating Brazil as an Agricultural Power.
The Brazilian agribusiness is about to undergo an unprecedented revolution! The expansion project of the Ferronorte Railway promises to transform Mato Grosso’s logistics, facilitating the flow of agricultural production, especially soy and corn.
With a colossal investment of R$ 11.2 billion, the new railway network will connect Rondonópolis to Cuiabá and, subsequently, to Lucas do Rio Verde, covering an extension of approximately 650 km.
This initiative not only modernizes grain transport but is also a historic milestone for the development of the state.
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What’s at Stake?
The Ferronorte Railway, operated by Rumo Logística, is essential for strengthening Brazil’s position in the global commodities market.
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 is expected to generate more than 230,000 direct and indirect jobs, boosting the local economy.
In addition to improving logistics infrastructure, the project aims to integrate different modes of transport, linking highways and railways.
This integration is vital to facilitate producers’ access to export routes, especially to the Port of Santos, Brazil’s main port.
Project Details
- Investment: R$ 11.2 billion.
- Extension: 650 km of tracks connecting Rondonópolis to Cuiabá, with plans to extend to Lucas do Rio Verde.
- Job Creation: More than 230,000 job positions during construction.
- Start of Operations:
- Rondonópolis to Cuiabá: 2025.
- Cuiabá to Lucas do Rio Verde: 2028.
Impact on the Economy and Agribusiness
The State Secretary of Infrastructure and Logistics, Marcelo de Oliveira, emphasizes that the railway is an example of development for all of Brazil.
“We are making road-rail integration in Mato Grosso. We will connect highways with the railway and shorten the distances of the state’s and the country’s producing regions,” he stated.
This connection will not only facilitate transportation, but it will also provide a significant competitive advantage for Mato Grosso producers.
Approval and Next Steps
ANTT (National Land Transport Agency) is expected to renew the concession for Rumo Logística, allowing the company to utilize the national railway network.
The expectation is that the contract will be signed soon, enabling the start of construction and the movement of resources.
A Promising Future
With this expansion, the Ferronorte Railway is not just a transportation infrastructure, but a true engine of economic development for Mato Grosso and for Brazil.
The coming years promise to strengthen the national agribusiness, and the new railway network will be crucial to ensure that Brazil continues to be a powerhouse in the global agricultural sector.
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