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August 23, 2023 | Freight

Sustainability grows in importance in heavy-haul

In an exclusive interview, the president of the International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) and a consultant at MRS Logistics, Antônio Merheb, talks to Renata Passos about what he is expecting from the 12th edition of the association’s premier event, which takes place at the end of this month in Rio de Janeiro.

August 14, 2023 | Freight

MRS Logistics embraces innovation

Co-host of the International Heavy Haul Association’s (IHHA) 2023 conference, which takes place this month in Rio de Janeiro, MRS Logistics will present some of its initiatives to increase productivity on a railway facing operational challenges, as Renata Passos explains.

January 18, 2023 | Central/South America

IRJ projects to watch in 2023 in South and Central America

A new concession contract starting in 2026 sets targets for one of Brazil’s busiest freight railways to invest Reais 31bn and increase intermodal volumes by a factor of seven, as Renata Passos explains. IRJ’s editorial team also profiles the rail projects to watch in South and Central America over the next 12 months.

August 8, 2022 | Freight

MRS Logistics commits to major investment in renewed concession

Brazilian freight railway will invest Reais 11bn under new 30-year agreement.

October 28, 2021 | Financial

MRS concession renewal a step closer following ANTT approval

The renewal will now be sent to the Ministry of Infrastructure.

July 12, 2021 | Central/South America

New concession deals aim to drive growth

With significant private investment in the renewal of current freight concessions and the development of new railways, the Brazilian government is seeking to expand capacity and diversify the type of freight being transported by rail, reports Renata Passos.

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