UPM Pulp Train Completes Inaugural Voyage, Delivers Cargo to Montevideo Port

The pulp train UPM 2 finished its first trip to the port of Montevideo this Tuesday, around 5:45 p.m.

The Minister of Transportation and Public Works, José Luis Falero, remarked, “This is a very important achievement for the country.”

He called attention to the presence of various government representatives, stating: “Why is there such a large turnout today, even though we’re just witnessing the initial test of the first partial entry of cellulose cargo into the Montevideo port? It’s because everyone has contributed to rekindling something significant in Uruguay within the multimodal transport system, where rail transport plays a crucial role.”

Falero recalled that 50% of the railway network is available for other industrial companies interested in its use.

“This not only represents a significant milestone but also positions us regionally as a model for other countries to observe. It demonstrates a clear utilization of the railway system beyond borders, all converging towards the same goal: leveraging the excellent port we have in Montevideo, which will soon reach a depth of 14 meters,” he emphasized.

The following graph compares pulp exports from the Port of Montevideo recorded in the first two months of the last three years. The data came from Datamar’s DataLiner platform.

Pulp Exports from Uruguay | 2022 x 2023 x 2024 | TEUs

Source: DataLiner (click here to request a demo)

Falero indicated that they hope to see the first haul with full cargo on April 16 in Cardal.

The train’s planned speed is 80 km/h. However, on this journey, it traveled at a slower speed to tweak the necessary adjustments.

Source: Subrayado

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