UPCOMING EVENT
As part of the Brazil: Freight Rail Modernization Technologies Reverse Trade Mission, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will host a business briefing for U.S. companies at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown (71 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL) on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 to learn about upcoming opportunities in Brazil’s freight rail sector.
Delegates representing key freight rail organizations will present on their modernization projects and initiatives and discuss their needs for U.S. technologies and equipment. The event will include presentations by decision-makers from Brazil’s leading rail organizations, a networking lunch and an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the delegates.
The delegation will visit freight rail operators, suppliers, regulators and financing institutions in Washington, DC, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, and Chicago, IL during the reverse trade mission from October 20 - 31, 2024.
To learn more about opportunities to arrange a meeting with the delegation during the reverse trade mission, contact:
Pamela Peseux at +1.301.335.1725 or peseux@tuataragroup.com.
Tuatara Group is organizing the business briefing and the reverse trade mission on behalf of USTDA.
BUSINESS BRIEFING
Learn About Opportunities in Brazil's
Freight Rail Sector
As part of the Brazil: Freight Rail Modernization Technologies Reverse Trade Mission, USTDA is hosting a business briefing for U.S. companies on October 29, 2024 at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown (71 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL).
Attendees will learn about upcoming projects and initiatives and have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the delegates. A meeting request form will be sent out to all registrants.
Agenda - October 29, 2024
9:00 Registration
9:30 Welcome and Introductions
9:45 Delegate Presentations
11:00 Networking Break
11:15 Delegation Presentations
12:30 Networking Lunch
1:30 One-on-One Meetings
Attend the Business Briefing to:
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Learn about upcoming opportunities in Brazil's freight rail sector
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Form new business partnerships
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Showcase your company's expertise
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Meet with the Brazilian decision-makers
REGISTRATION
Business Briefing:
Opportunities in Brazil's Freight Rail Sector
October 29, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. CDT
Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
Penthouse Ballroom (39th Floor)
71 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required.
Register Here
Attendance at this event is limited to U.S. and Brazilian individuals, firms, or consultants as defined by USTDA’s Nationality Source and Origin Requirements available on USTDA’s website at www.USTDA.gov.
BACKGROUND
Brazilian freight rail networks are seeking operational efficiencies, while also striving to improve safety, modernize their networks, and reduce the use of fossil fuels to power and propel train systems.
Brazil has one of the largest freight rail networks in Latin America. With 18,000 miles of track, within a territory larger than the continental United States, Brazil is the ninth-largest freight rail network in the world. Although rail is already one of the cleanest modes of transportation, opportunities abound to further decarbonize and build resilience in the sector. Freight rail infrastructure technologies are continuing to advance, and U.S. companies are leading the charge in seeking alternative energy sources such as batteries and hydrogen fuel cells to power locomotive fleets and information and communications technologies that improve efficiencies.
Focus areas for the delegation include:
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Emissions reduction
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Operational and energy efficiency
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Safety and signaling
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New locomotive technologies
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Railway management and monitoring technologies
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ICT systems (including cybersecurity, predictive analytics, positive train control, sensor-based data management software)
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Real-time incident response
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Fire detection and prevention systems for hazardous cargo rail operators
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Leasing and financing options for the acquisition of new technologies
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Rolling Stock and supporting equipment /components
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Track maintenance equipment
DELEGATION
The visiting Brazilian delegation will include the following decision makers:
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Vladimir Baleeiro, Railway Projects Coordinator, Ministry of Transportation
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Alessandro Baumgartner, Rail Superintendent, Agência Nacional dos Transportes Terrestres - ANTT
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Heider Augusto da Silva Gomes, Technical Manager, National Association of Railway Transporters – - ANTF
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Paulo Oliveira, Director of Data Office and Self-regulation, National Association of Railway Transporters – ANTF
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Flavio da Rocha Costa, Logistics Director, Eldorado Brasil Celulose SA
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Wagner Ferreira, Railway Projects Coordinator, Infra S/A
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Danio Soccol, Supply Chain General Manager, MRS Logística S.A.
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Vanessa Benini, Procurement Coordinator, Rumo Logistica S.A.
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Roberto Cunha Almeida, Procurement Team Leader for Railway, Vale S.A.
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Adriano Serrao Costa de Senna, Financial Director, VLI
ABOUT USTDA
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership-building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
USTDA achieves its mission by funding feasibility studies, technical assistance and pilot projects that integrate U.S. private sector innovation into infrastructure projects at the critical early stages when design choices and technology options are determined. The Agency also connects overseas project sponsors with U.S. partners through its reverse trade missions, industry conferences and expert workshops
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
1101 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: +1-703-875-4357