América Latina Logística
| Industry | Logistics, Rail transport, Intermodal cargo transportation |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | América Latina Logística (ALL) |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Curitiba , Brazil |
Area served | Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay) |
| Products | Rail logistics, Intermodal cargo transportation, Port operations, Cargo warehousing, Railroad equipment leasing, Road transportation |
| Owner | Cosan (parent company after merger with Rumo) |
| Parent | Cosan |
Rumo, previously known as América Latina Logística (ALL), stands as a prominent Brazilian logistics firm focusing on rail logistics and intermodal cargo transportation, holding the position as the largest entity in Latin America within this industry. The company also provides services in port operations, cargo warehousing, railroad equipment leasing, and road transportation through its subsidiary América Latina Logística Intermodal S.A.
History
The company began in 1997 under the name "Ferrovia Sul Atlântico," with its headquarters located in Curitiba, Paraná. After privatization, it managed railway lines across Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, and São Paulo. In 2001, the firm broadened its reach by acquiring Delara Ltda, extending its presence into Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. Additional expansion took place in 2006 with acquisitions in the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. Its rail network interfaces with Paraguay and Uruguay’s standard gauge systems as well as Brazil’s 1000mm gauge tracks.
Following the purchase of Argentine railway assets in 1999, the company adopted the name América Latina Logística. In Argentina, it collaborated with Railroad Development Corporation and government authorities to operate two freight concessions: "ALL Mesopotámica," utilizing the standard gauge Urquiza Railway across northeastern provinces, and "ALL Central," running on the broad gauge San Martín Railway westward from Buenos Aires. Both concessions were terminated by the Argentine government in June 2013 due to contractual violations related to insufficient investment and unpaid penalties.
ALL also managed Brado Logistics, which specialized in intermodal freight solutions. In 2014, ALL merged with Rumo—owned by the Brazilian conglomerate Cosan—forming a company valued at approximately R$11 billion.
On 6 May 2024, Rumo reported partial service interruptions caused by intense flooding affecting Rio Grande do Sul.