VLI TERMINALS IN TOCANTINS MARK 10 YEARS WITH 320% THROUGHPUT GROWTH

VLI’s integrated terminals in Palmeirante (TIPA) and Porto Nacional (TIPN) mark a decade with cumulative throughput of 59 million tons. Annual volumes rose from 1.9 million tons in 2016 to 8 million in 2025 (+320%). More than BRL 260 million was invested in assets linked to the Northern Corridor, connecting the North-South Railway and Carajás Railway to Itaqui port. Rail volumes along the corridor increased from 5.4 billion to 14.9 billion TKU over the period. Facilities handle grains, meals and fertilizers, with truck-to-rail transshipment and storage capacity. The hubs also attracted downstream investments in fertilizers and fuels. Sustainability initiatives delivered yield gains, with output exceeding the regional average by 110,000 tons in the 2024/25 season.
Source: Radar Digital Brasilia / Portal do Agronegócio