Third Railway Line in Paranaguá to Increase Container Traffic by 20%

This Tuesday morning, September 1st, TCP, the company managing the Paranaguá Container Terminal, and Brado Logística, a leader in multimodal transport, held the inauguration ceremony for the third railway line providing access to the terminal. The new infrastructure expands Brado and TCP's operational capacity in the yard and is expected to increase rail cargo traffic by approximately 20% by 2027.

The event marked the culmination of an investment phase aimed at strengthening the railway connection at the terminal and brought together representatives from various stakeholders involved in foreign trade, including leaders from TCP, Brado, the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (Fiep), Rumo, and clients.

For the CEO of Brado Logística, Luciano Johnsson, the investment is significant given Paraná's role in the production and export of agro-industrial and industrial products that supply national and international markets.

"Paraná has an increasingly relevant participation in foreign trade. By expanding railway capacity in Paranaguá, we are strengthening a strategic connection between producing regions, industry, and the port. This infrastructure is adapted to the scale of Paraná's production and contributes to increasing the efficiency of the journey between the countryside and the port," he states.

The new structure adds 757 meters of railway track and expands the terminal's maneuvering area, allowing for a change in the dynamics of train service. Previously, the station operated with two tracks: while one train arrived, another left the area, and loading and unloading operations were carried out in batches of 41 containers, as the 82 wagons arriving had to be divided into two groups to cross the level crossing.

Therefore, two interruptions were needed for the train to pass completely, both for the railway composition and for vehicles circulating on the track. With the third track, two trains will be able to remain in operation simultaneously while a third departs, increasing the fluidity of operations and movement capacity in the yard.

The expansion of railway capacity is relevant given Brado's participation in cargo transport through the terminal. In 2025, of the 326,300 full containers exported by TCP, approximately 52,000 were transported by Brado, which is equivalent to 16% of shipments.

According to TCP's Commercial Director, Fabio Mattos, the increase in the number of railway lines accessing the terminal will play a fundamental role in the economic development of the region.

"TCP has moved ahead with investment in new trucks and cranes to absorb the increased volume of movements after the completion of the railway expansion. This mode of transport is already part of the logistics chain of important industries in the state, and with this new infrastructure, the terminal expects to drive a new cycle of growth and regional development, offering greater capacity and efficiency to exporters."

The impact of the new infrastructure is also related to the profile of Paraná's economy. The state is a national leader in chicken production, with almost 35% of the Brazilian market, and ranks second in pork production. The importance of animal proteins generates a constant demand for solutions capable of connecting industrial hubs and producers with port terminals regularly and on a large scale.

At Brado, chicken represents 24% of the company's transports, reinforcing the importance of railway infrastructure for chains that depend on logistics efficiency and access to international markets. The railway corridor served by the operation reaches regions such as Cascavel and Cambé, important production and export hubs for animal proteins, in addition to Ortigueira, a reference in paper and cellulose production. This connection allows for the integration of different producing regions with the port of Paranaguá and expands alternatives for the transport of goods destined for export.

For Brado's CEO, the new line also represents an evolution in how Brado uses the available railway infrastructure to meet customer demand.

"We have a long-term vision for our business, and that means being attentive not only to the volume we move today but also to the changes taking place in foreign trade and in the customers we serve. Brado wants to continue to be a company that anticipates these changes and transforms market knowledge into concrete investment decisions. It is this perspective that guides our actions and underpins the company's next steps," highlights Johnsson.