The Bioceanic Corridor, a logistics route connecting Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile to the Pacific Ocean, is anticipated to enhance agribusiness between Chile and Brazil. According to Chilean Ambassador Sebastián Depolo Cabrera, agribusiness will benefit significantly from this regional integration project, slated for completion in 2026.
Northern Chilean ports, including Iquique, Antofagasta, and Mejillones, will act as export gateways to Asia and Oceania. Cabrera highlighted that Brazil will gain dual advantages. The corridor will improve access for Chilean perishable goods, like dairy derivatives, to Brazil's Midwest, North, and Northeast regions. Concurrently, it will facilitate entry for Brazilian food products, particularly from family farming and organic agriculture, into Chile.
Officially termed the Capricorn Bioceanic Route, the project encompasses road, bridge, and customs infrastructure, designed to cut transportation costs and delivery times. Cabrera emphasized these points at the Apas Show, a food and beverage industry event by the São Paulo Supermarkets Association (APAS).
A Chilean delegation, including government officials and business representatives, attended the event to explore new markets. This initiative follows the recent signing of 13 bilateral agreements between Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Gabriel Boric.
Cabrera, Chile's ambassador to Brazil since March 2023, aims to increase the presence of Chilean organic agricultural products in Brazil, focusing on those from campesino communities, Indigenous groups, and women-led initiatives. The goal is to streamline customs procedures and avoid double taxation to facilitate the entry of smaller-scale goods into Brazilian markets.
"In addition to wine and trout, we want to export more black garlic and dried fruits," Cabrera stated. He believes that the existing commercial relations underscore the need for strengthened regional logistics integration.
Source: Datamar News