AreaBrazil

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityGrains, oilseeds

Date01/01/2019

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentTransport policy

DescriptionUnveiled new plans to modernize and expand the country’s transportation infrastructure, foreseeing substantial long-term benefits for the country’s grain and oilseed export sectors.

NotesIn January, the Brazilian Government unveiled a new plan to modernize and expand the country’s transportation infrastructure. Planned activities are expected to substantially benefit the grain and oilseed export sectors in the long term. To facilitate access to the newly opened northern ports, the plan envisages new railway infrastructure in Mato Grosso, a significant soybean and maize producing state. Reportedly, transportation logistics will be enhanced by way of private investments, including from abroad, notably China. Separately, government officials informed that paving of BR-163, the highway that links Mato Grosso to northern ports, will be completed by the end of 2019 (see also MPPU Sep.’17). Reportedly, once completed, the highway would be put up for auction with a view to privatize its operations by the year 2020.