“Oeste nos Trilhos”, an initiative launched ND Group Last Wednesday (29) he already drew the attention of several authorities to the importance of investing in railways in Santa Catarina.

Railways in the South Caucasus enjoy the support of allies – Photo: Disclosure/Ferrovia Tereza Cristina

Evidence of this is the movements taking place in the Secretariat of Ports, Airports and Railways, headed by Beto Martins. “It’s a pleasure to participate in this project together with without date and all these leaders strive to turn our state into a benchmark for logistics development.”

The Secretary reported that Jorginho Mello (Poland) was already expressing concern about the sector. The Ports, Airports and Railways Secretariat was created in March, an unprecedented initiative in the country.

GT analyzes SC railways

Martins subsequently explained that the first data that forms the technical, environmental and economic feasibility study is very positive. “The projects are viable,” says Martins.

Enterprises in the region are in favor of creating new railways to develop agribusiness, as well as reduce the cost of importing corn and other resources. Photo: Divulgação/Ferrovia Tereza Cristina

He announced the creation of a GT (Working Group) to work with the state’s railways, with the participation of representatives of Facisc, Fiesc, Ferrovia Tereza Cristina, the presidents of the ports of Santa Catarina, the secretariats of the state government and representatives of Rumo Logística, the railway researcher. .

“Everyone is participating in this working group to talk to the community about the importance of these projects.”

Martins also announced the progress of a specific project: the construction of the railway between Chapeco and Correa Pinto. The work, which will be carried out by Nova Engevix Engenharia e Projetos SA from Florianópolis, is expected to be completed in October next year. year.

Jerry Compher, Minister of Infrastructure, recalled the logistical challenges the state faced due to recent rains and stressed the importance of considering more efficient alternatives for transporting Santa Catarina produce.

“The Infrastructure Secretariat is a partner in this event. It is important not only for our state, but for all of Brazil. I place myself here as another supporter. Congratulations ND Group for the initiative,” Comper said.

“Railways are much more efficient,” analyzes Secretary of State

Silvio Drevek, Minister of Industry, Trade and Services, praised the qualities of this mode of transport: “The railway system is much more efficient and this will certainly give us much more competitiveness.”

He stressed the importance of improving logistics at Oeste, the state’s largest producer of animal and plant proteins. Drevek emphasized that producers need to import resources from other states and that integrating the rail line with central-west Brazil would bring many benefits: “It will make it easier to transport these resources and make us more competitive.”

The Santa Catarina railway project is being discussed in GT – Photo: Disclosure/Unsplash/ND

He also noted the importance of delivering products to the ports of Santa Catarina for export to other countries. “If we don’t integrate the west of Santa Catarina with our coastline, we could lose space. Both projects are important.”

The secretary concluded with an optimistic message: “Thanks to this project, without dateThanks to the efforts of the state government and class formations, we can get this off the ground and make it a reality. We hope this will happen as soon as possible to make Santa Catarina even more competitive.”

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