MRS Logística is leveraging DELMIA Quintiq to improve its operations and integrate previously siloed functions.
Driving Brazil's Shift to Sustainable and Efficient Rail Freight Transport
Every day, MRS Logística moves thousands of tons of iron ore, steel, cement and agricultural goods across more than 1,600 kilometers (900 miles) of railway in Brazil’s southeastern corridor. Its network connects the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and São Paulo, and links inland mines and manufacturing hubs to key ports and consumer centers, playing a pivotal role in Brazil’s economy.
Like many countries, Brazil is working hard to reduce carbon emissions and take the pressure off its busy highways. As part of this effort, more companies turn to rail as a cleaner, more efficient way to move large volumes of goods over long distances. This shift brings big opportunities, but it also means MRS Logística must be ready to handle more diverse cargo types and keep everything running smoothly as demand grows.
“We currently have a fleet of 20,000 wagons and 900 locomotives, and our mission is to grow our general cargo operations,” said Daniel Dias, CIO of MRS Logística. “We want to be a strong alternative for moving freight in a more sustainable way, both by emitting fewer carbon emissions overall compared to trucks and continuously reducing our fuel consumption, and deliver a greater contribution to society.”
By 2056, MRS Logística expects to double the amount of cargo and container traffic it handles, reaching 109 million tons. As freight demand rises and operations grow more complex, the company has outgrown traditional planning tools and disconnected systems. To rise to the challenge, it is undergoing a sweeping digital transformation, using Dassault Systèmes’ solutions to gain deeper insight into its operations and lay the groundwork for a smarter, more sustainable railway system.
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