Core Viewpoint - China Ocean Shipping Group (COSCO) has launched its first self-operated "Europe-South America East" container shipping route, enhancing trade connections between South America and Europe [1] Group 1: Shipping Route Details - The "Europe-South America East" route will provide 3,000 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity per voyage, focusing on countries such as Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina in South America, and the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Portugal in Europe [1] - The inaugural voyage of the "New Nantong" vessel will transport goods from Brazil and Argentina to European ports [1] Group 2: Economic Impact - The opening of this route is expected to increase cargo traffic at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, generating more revenue for the state and facilitating bulk commodity exports from the neighboring Minas Gerais state [1] - COSCO also introduced its first inland corridor service product in Brazil, covering supply chain nodes such as rail stations, trucking, empty container yards, and inland bonded warehouses in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais [1] Group 3: Investment Confidence - The participation of Chinese shipping companies in the operation of Brazil's inland corridor is anticipated to boost confidence for more Chinese enterprises to invest in Minas Gerais, aiding in the delivery of high-quality local products to Chinese consumers [1]