DP World and MRS Logística have launched a multimodal logistics solution connecting Brazil's Central-West region to the Port of Santos, creating a more efficient and sustainable export route for agricultural commodities including cotton, beans, sesame, and sugar.
Integrated Rail and Port Solution
The new corridor combines road, rail, and port operations into a single integrated flow. Cargo moves from production areas to REDEX facilities in Suzano, Jundiaí, and Paulínia, where it is containerized and transferred by rail to DP World's terminal at the Port of Santos for export.
According to the companies, each container train removes approximately 40 trucks from the road, reducing congestion and improving overall efficiency. The operation provides transport capacity of up to 84 TEUs per trip.
Environmental and Efficiency Benefits
By shifting the long-distance leg to rail, the solution can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to road transport. The integrated model also offers exporters greater predictability, increased storage flexibility, and guaranteed cargo acceptance at the port.
Fabio Siccherino, CEO of DP World in Brazil, said: “Brazil's agribusiness sector depends on efficient access to global markets. This integrated solution provides exporters with a more competitive and sustainable path to market.”
Supporting Agribusiness Growth
Marco Dornelas, Commercial Manager at MRS Logística, said: “Our rail expertise, combined with DP World's state-of-the-art port infrastructure, enables Brazilian producers to reach global markets more quickly, cost-effectively, and in an environmentally responsible manner.”
The initiative builds on DP World's broader strategy to strengthen multimodal logistics solutions in Brazil and increase rail participation in the country's logistics network. The company already operates a cellulose logistics complex in Santos in partnership with Suzano.
