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Article: Sail and Rail.
- Article from:
- Revista Latin Trade
- Article date:
- March 1, 2001
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Santos develops train links to reverse its sliding cargo fortunes.
THE BRAZILIAN CITY OE SANTOS OPERATED AS THOUGH ITS reign as Latin America's king of ports was untouchable--until Buenos Aires toppled the monarchy. The deposed port is now clamoring for its crown again.
Thanks to efficient private piers, improved facilities and its position as a Mercosur maritime gateway, the Argentine port has done what Brazilian port operators thought impossible: usurped shiploads of cargo that Santos assumed were headed for its docks only. As it lost footing, Santos proved to be its own worst enemy, further marring its image with political intrigue and high labor ...