Brado will start operating container trains on the North-South Railway

The completion of the works carried out by Rumo on the North-South Railway will trigger a new cycle of development and opportunities for the states of Goiás, Tocantins and the Federal District. Responsible for developing multimodal solutions that combine the movement of cargo by rail over long distances and by highway over short distances,

Brado is expected to begin container operations in the next few weeks on the stretch that connects Goiás to the Port of Santos. Unlike traditional wagons, containers allow you to diversify service by accommodating different loads, from agricultural to industrialized products. According to the company, the completion of the works carried out by Rumo on the North-South Railway "will leverage a new cycle of development and opportunities for the states of Goiás, Tocantins and the Federal District".

From Porto Seco Centro-Oeste, in Anápolis, the cotton, mining, steel and food export markets, including sugar, soybean meal and grains in containers, as well as beef proteins, will be served by rail through operations with reefer (refrigerated) containers. Currently, these markets already move around 45 thousand containers per year and more than 65% are destined for the Port of Santos.

“Goiás and the south of Tocantins gain more logistical efficiency and competitiveness. The tendency is for these regions to see productivity grow in sectors that are already representative for their economy today, such as agriculture and industry”, he states. daniel salcedo (right in the photo), commercial director of Brado Logística.

Competitiveness appears as an undeniable advantage brought by the railway. The operations director of the Porto Seco Centro-Oeste Group, Everaldo Fiatkoski (left in the photo), highlights that the new railway guarantees more capacity to move cargo that is currently transported exclusively by road. “The new Porto Seco Container Terminal is the result of the expertise acquired over the last 20 years, expanding logistics capacity, reducing operational costs and, as a consequence, attracting new interested parties to the railway sector”, says Fiatkoski.

Furthermore, the power of choice granted by the North-South Railway provides gains in terms of safety and efficiency. Cargo transported by rail is subject to lower risks of accidents and theft compared to road transport, which brings additional peace of mind to companies that use this modality. Efficiency is also increased, since the railway allows the transport of large volumes of cargo at once, optimizing distribution logistics.

Import guarantees complete flow

Brado's new operating route from Santos connected to the North-South Railway will capture the import markets for inputs that supply industries and agribusiness in the state of Goiás, in addition to consumer goods that will be distributed to the populations of Goiás , Federal District and southern Tocantins. Imports include agrochemicals, machine parts, equipment and plastics. These markets move more than 16,5 containers per year.

The solution represents a paradigm shift in Brazilian logistics. “The usual flow is unbalanced: road and rail assets go to full ports and return to the interior with great idleness. The import operations will move the so-called return flow, destined for the interior of the country, with the trains running practically full in both directions”, says Salcedo. In addition to more efficient logistics, the so-called return route guarantees more sustainability in cargo transport.

Sustainable route

Brado's multimodality offers a series of advantages when combining trains and trucks for transport. One of the most significant is sustainability. The company offers customers a carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions calculator: the Green Log. In the online tool, it is possible to calculate the emissions avoided in relation to strictly road transport.

In 2022, all Brado customers stopped emitting more than 282 thousand tons of CO2. “For this new Goiás route, we project an avoided emission of 160 thousand tons of CO2 over the next 5 years. This is equivalent to the emission of more than 34,5 vehicles. 1,1 million trees would be needed to fully absorb this volume”, says Daniel Salcedo.

Another value of Operation Brado is safety on the roads, by reducing the distances traveled by trucks. For truck drivers, there is a gain in quality of life, as they travel shorter distances and have support at the terminals. Cargo gains security in the solution with the railway section, with a reduction in transport losses, theft and robbery and accidents.

Multimodal transport also adds values ​​of regularity, operational efficiency and competitiveness, especially in cases of long distances. From Anápolis to the Port of Santos it is more than 1,5 km.