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VLI sorghum rail export operations in Brazil

Overview

Logistics company VLI has initiated rail transport operations for sorghum exports from Brazil to China and Africa. The company utilizes an integrated system involving the East, Southeast, and North corridors.

By September, over 250,000 tons of sorghum had been shipped, primarily to China via the Ports of Tubarão and Santos. The operation is expanding to the North Corridor to serve producers in Bahia, Maranhão, and Tocantins, with shipments destined for North Africa and China expected to depart from the Port of Itaqui in October. VLI aims to transport more than 800,000 tons of the commodity by the end of 2026.

New railway export routes have been established in Minas Gerais, specifically connecting the cities of Araguari and Uberaba to the Chinese market. Araguari shipments utilize the East Corridor via the Port of Tubarão, while Uberaba shipments use the Southeast Corridor toward the Port of Santos.

Entities

VLI · BNDES · China · Lynas · Araguari

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    VLI expands sorghum export routes to China from Minas Gerais

    New VLI railway routes in Minas Gerais are facilitating sorghum exports to China, while the Brazilian government evaluates involvement in the Caldeira rare-earth project involving Lynas.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    VLI launches rail transport for sorghum exports to China and Africa

    VLI has pioneered rail transport for sorghum exports in Brazil, targeting over 800,000 tons by 2026 for markets in China and North Africa.

Sources

clarim.net.br · eaemaq.com.br · jornaldacidadegv.com.br · portosma.com.br · radargeral.com.br · transportemoderno.com.br