Rondônia hosts Chilean delegation to advance talks on bioceanic corridor

The government of Rondônia welcomed a Chilean delegation last Tuesday (2) to visit the structure of the Port of Porto Velho and advance discussions on the bioceanic corridor, a strategic route that will connect Rondônia to the Pacific Ocean and Asian markets. The group toured the port terminal and discussed new forms of economic integration.

The meeting aimed to strengthen relations and align partnerships that could enable the expansion of foreign trade. During the visit, the Rondônia Ports and Waterways Authority (Soph) highlighted ongoing investments to strengthen infrastructure and expand the state’s logistics capacity.

For the governor of Rondônia, Marcos Rocha, river logistics along the Madeira River ensures lower costs, sustainability, and greater efficiency for agribusiness. “The government has been working on projects and investments that boost agricultural production and create new export opportunities. We are moving forward so that Rondônia becomes increasingly competitive, ensuring safe and modern transport conditions, which strengthens our economy and opens new markets for local producers,” he emphasized.

According to the Soph president, Fernando Parente, the concession of the Madeira Waterway is strategic for expanding agricultural exports and integrating Rondônia into global trade. “The bioceanic corridor opens a direct gateway to the Pacific for Rondônia. This means more competitiveness for our producers and greater participation of the state in international trade,” he stated.

International partnership

The Chilean delegation closely examined the infrastructure of the Port of Porto Velho, which covers 20 hectares, and emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries to expand export routes and business opportunities. They were also presented with the dynamics of grain exports.

According to the Soph president, soybeans — the main product passing through the terminal — come from Rondônia and northwest Mato Grosso. Last year, the planting area in the state grew 15%. Each vessel transports an average of 2,000 tonnes of soybeans, and convoys of up to 30 barges are equivalent to removing 1,200 to 1,500 trucks from the highways. “This model reduces logistics costs, lowers pollutant emissions, and enhances sustainability, strengthening the competitiveness of agribusiness in Rondônia,” he stressed.

The delegation was also received by Rondônia governor Marcos Rocha at the Palácio Rio Madeira.

Alliance

The Chilean representatives emphasized the importance of closer ties, stressing that Arica and Parinacota are situated at the heart of South America, and that an alliance with Rondônia is crucial for regional integration and strengthening the bioceanic corridor. The meeting focused on establishing strategic partnerships within the framework of the Bioceanic Corridor, through a project aimed at reinforcing logistics integration between Brazil and Pacific coast countries, expanding export routes, and generating new business.

Participants

The delegation included Diego Paco Mamani, regional governor of Arica and Parinacota; Mirtha Arancibia Cruz, head of the Division of Development and Industry; Jorge Cáceres Godoy, general manager of Empresa Portuária Arica; and Camilo Jobet Weisser, general manager of Terminal Puerto Arica.

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