MRS is expected to invest around Reais 100 million ($US 50m) in the 7000m2 facility, which will be constructed alongside the existing line and around 8km from the Presidente Dutra highway.
Commercial operations are expected to begin by 2015.
BRAZILIAN rail freight operator MRS Logistics signed an agreement with Rio de Janeiro state governor Mr Sergio Cabral on April 25 authorising the construction of an intermodal terminal in Queimados, 25km northwest of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
MRS is expected to invest around Reais 100 million ($US 50m) in the 7000m2 facility, which will be constructed alongside the existing line and around 8km from the Presidente Dutra highway.
Commercial operations are expected to begin by 2015.