Port of Brazil

Brazil destination for sea transport

Seafreight is a cargo which is transported in the form of general cargo, bulk cargo or sea container by international sea or inland transport. Due to worldwide trade and globalisation the importance of sea freight has increased significantly. As a result, ports around the world are being renovated and infrastructure is being further developed to increase capacity.

Port in Brazil

In Brazil, sea transport is a good alternative to air transport, as it is cheaper and more convenient due to the many ports. The ports of call in Brazil are: Belem, Fortaleza, Manaus, Natal, Navegantes, Paranagua, Pecem, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande, Salvador, Santos, Sao Francisco do Sul, Sepetiba, Suape, Itajai and Vitoria. The largest Brazilian port is located in Santos. New container terminals are constantly being built here, fairway deepening is carried out and berths are being expanded. The state supports and invests in the port to promote Brazil's sea freight. About 27% of the country's imports and exports are handled through "Porto de Santos". The typical cargoes are sugar, flour, frozen meat, soya, cars, fertilisers and sulphur.

Sea freight to Brazil especially suitable for heavy goods

Sea freight Brazil is an affordable choice to air freight and is particularly suitable for very heavy and large goods. When moving to another country or transporting a car, sea transport is a good solution. As the transport routes can take a little longer, you can expect a transport time of up to one month. In order to ensure safe transport, attention should be paid to the loading and stowage process. Correct and appropriate packaging can also be decisive for smooth transport of the goods. The different climatic zones, loaded consignments and also the movement of the ship should be taken into account in the type of packaging. The entire process is coordinated by Spedition Brazil, with recommendations for the correct packaging and the appropriate mode of transport for the cargo. The Spedition Brasilien also takes care of pre-carriage, i.e. transport to the port, customs clearance and container stowage, sea transport or shipment and post-carriage from the port of destination to the place of destination. The forwarding agencies, which are specialised in seafreight, are in close contact with all important shipping companies and transport companies in order to guarantee the customer a smooth transport of the goods.