An executive from Cargill says: "If Argentina increases the draft, fewer ships will be needed to move the same production" and clarified that: "Vicentin was never at the table to take ownership"

Within the framework of Conectagro, the event organized by Bayer, Valor Agregado Agro spoke with Fernando García Cozzi, manager of Origination for Cargill in Latin America. The executive explained why the country's logistics needs to take a leap and what are the keys to improving the competitiveness of the Argentine producer. Watch or listen to the report Deeper draft, fewer ships: the impact on export efficiency García Cozzi put into numbers a reality that is rarely explained so directly: Currently, many ships must complete loading in other ports with greater depth. But if the country advances in dredging: "Instead of needing six ships, you might need five to move the same merchandise. It's simple: if you load more volume per ship, you need fewer ships." This, he assured, decreases costs and reduces traffic on the river, which is key if Argentine production grows again. What does a major exporter need first: a more efficient railway or deeper draft? For Cargill, the answer is ...