Dredging of the Paraná Bravo and Guazú opens new opportunities for the region

The recent announcement of the dredging to 34 feet of the Paraná Bravo and Paraná Guazú rivers, within the framework of the Hidrovía tender, promises a significant change in the region's river connectivity. According to Juan Carlos Venesia, director of the Infrastructure Program at the National University of Rosario, this is a "historically necessary" work to strengthen river transport and boost economic development. "The dredging and beaconing of these branches of the Paraná will allow for more efficient navigation, adding capacity and reducing logistics costs. This is not a new project, but a demand that has been discussed since the 1990s," explained the specialist. For Venesia, Entre Ríos has a strategic position, but lacks sufficient infrastructure to take advantage of its potential: "The merchandise crosses the bridge and looks for another port. The province needs to be able to concentrate its cargo and develop structurally." The expert also emphasized the positive ...