Argentina Opens 50-Year Bidding Process for Belgrano Cargas Concession
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Argentina opens 50-year bidding process for Belgrano Cargas concession
Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirms national and international tender for privatisation of Belgrano, San Martín and Urquiza freight lines for half a century; Rules barring state-controlled bidders seen as targeting Chinese rail operators, local media reports. Leer más
The libertarian administration will replicate the same restriction parameter for companies that are controlled by foreign states. It had already used it in the bids of the Hydrovia and AMBA I
The statement will restrict the participation of companies controlled by foreign states. The scheme includes concessions for 50 years, sale of rolling stock and profits from RIGI to finance works.
Luis Caputo signed the resolution that permits the bidding of the three lines and there will be no bid for the price; the bidders will compete for a combination of investments and tolls
The resolution published this Thursday in the Official Gazette initiates the process to grant the company that operates the lines San Martín, General Urquiza and General Belgrano The concession covers 7,594 kilometers of roads in 16 provinces and contemplates an open access regime with benefits from the RIGI for those who invest. The measure includes 7.594 ... The government authorized the privatization of the Belgrano Cargos for the next 50 yea…
With a clause that already generates controversy, the national executive prepares the call for tender for the concession of the Belgrano, San Martín and Urquiza lines for 50 years. Although the privatization of the Belgrano Cargos is part of the process initiated by the national government after the approval of the Bases Law. In February 2025, by Decree 67/2225, the executive formally enabled the total privatization of the company. The governmen…
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