On Tuesday (23), the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) approved a BRL 2 billion investment in debentures to support Rumo in completing the first stage of the Mato Grosso State Railroad (FMT). This initial 162-kilometer phase, connecting Rondonópolis to the BR-070 terminal in Dom Aquino, is expected to be operational by the second half of 2026. The FMT project aims to strengthen the regional rail network, capturing a larger share of grain transport, primarily soy and corn, while expanding the state’s agro-industrial logistics capacity and integrating road and rail transport modes. The BR-070 terminal is also scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026.
Source: DATAGRO (*Translated by Ia Niani)