Gargalos na Infraestrutura logística da malha ferroviária do Rio Grande do Sul (RS)

Abstract

This article has as main objective to understand the bottlenecks in the rail logistics of Rio Grande do Sul (RS) and the possible alternatives to improve them. To achieve this goal, we tried to identify the main challenges of rail logistics in RS; see how (and if) intermodality can improve bottlenecks in rail and analyze the strategies to alleviate the railroad barriers in RS. Therefore, to achieve these results was developed a case study, which collected the data by conducting a semi-structured interview with four managers of organizations interested in railway logistics, giving the opportunity to the respondent discuss the matter. In this way it was possible to consider that the bottlenecks found, most are the result of not modernizing the railway network it is very old and is outdated. Intermodality emerges as a solution to alleviate these barriers, providing integration between all modes, sharing the costs and priorities, ensuring the best productivity for all modes. Logistics centers represent the solution to the eficas integration between modes, providing flexibility in loading and unloading, assisting in the formation of large compositions trains, making the most efficient rail and economically viable. It is recommended that the matter be widely discussed among all stakeholders, including the state government, logistic companies of different modes, port terminals and companies and producers that demand for rail transport in the state.