Logística fluvial de grãos no Arco Norte: um estudo da eficiência operacional de comboios

Abstract

The current conjuncture of river grain transport in Brazil invariably involves understanding the peculiarities surrounding the theme, such as environmental, legal and logistical issues. Among the initial issues identified is the need to study the conceptual bases on national waterways, planting and the soybean market in the country and what are the characteristics of grain transport in Brazil. Regarding waterway transport, it was identified that the North Arc emerges as a viable possibility for the transport of grains, being of paramount importance the investment in improvements in the transport process of these grains. It was also noted that soy planting in the country has been gaining prominence since several states have shown potential in this type of production. Regarding the transport market for these grains, it was observed that expectations about it are expressed in accordance with the growth of the market. Through a bibliographic and field research, with qualitative and quantitative character, a survey was carried out with the company Transportes Bertolini Ltda, which is responsible for the transportation of soy beans in the northern region of the country, being carried out a series of analyzes as current conditions of the company and what are the possibilities for optimizing this transport, since currently the trains operate with the options of six and nine ferries. After the necessary technical surveys, it was identified that the option of transforming the current trains to those of twelve ferries presents itself as a viable alternative, operationally and economically, to optimize the company's results.