Brazil is moving forward with the assessment of high-capacity vehicle combinations on corridors linked to production. The trial once again places the relationship between logistics productivity, infrastructure, road safety and operational controls at the centre of the debate.
Greater capacity per journey can reduce the number of trips, fuel consumption and emissions per tonne transported, but it requires suitable roads, compatible turning radii, effective braking systems and specific procedures for drivers and operators.
These trials are relevant to the wider region because they anticipate debates that also affect Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and Chile. Logistics integration requires clear rules and vehicle combinations compatible with the infrastructure of each corridor.