The Argentine Ministry of Economy confirmed the signing of the contract with the Jan de Nul - Servimagnus consortium for the private management of the Trunk Waterway. This advancement ends the state-run era and drives a 13.5% reduction in tolls, promising greater competitiveness for Argentine exports.
Argentina's government awarded the strategic Paraná-Paraguay Waterway concession to Belgian-Argentine consortium Jan De Nul-Servimagnus for 25 years. The project aims to reduce logistics costs by 13.5% and modernize the river corridor handling 80% of Argentine exports, projecting USD 15.66 billion in revenue.
In one of the largest privatizations under President Javier Milei's administration, the Argentine government has awarded a 25-year concession for the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway to the Jan De Nul-Servimagnus consortium. The deal promises a 13.5% reduction in logistics costs and projected revenues of USD 15.7 billion over the contract period.
Argentina's government has awarded a 25-year concession for the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway to Belgian company Jan De Nul and local partner Servimagnus. This vital shipping route handles 80% of Argentina's exports. The deal promises a 13.5% reduction in logistics costs, potentially saving farmers approximately $10 per ton in shipping fees.
The Argentine government has officially awarded a 25-year concession for the country's most important commercial waterway to a Belgian consortium. This decision marks the largest privatization under President Milei's administration, affecting 80% of the country's agricultural exports.
In a decisive move for Argentina's foreign trade, the government has awarded a 25-year concession for the 'Hidrovía' to Belgian firm Jan De Nul. The project promises to slash logistics costs by 13.5% for the vital agricultural sector, which relies on this waterway for 80% of its exports.
Jan de Nul, firma belga que lidera la puja por la concesión de la Vía Navegable Troncal por 25 años, mantuvo un encuentro con el diplomático Peter Lamelas. La empresa se perfila como adjudicataria gracias a su ventaja técnica en la licitación que define el destino de la ruta fluvial por donde pasan el 80% de las exportaciones argentinas.
El juez federal Daniel Rafecas rechazó una medida cautelar que buscaba frenar la concesión de la principal ruta fluvial de Argentina. La empresa belga DEME cuestionó el proceso y amenaza con apelar, mientras que Jan de Nul mantiene ventaja técnica. En juego está el 80% de las exportaciones argentinas.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
