How to ship by sea to Brazil?

With the gradual deepening of economic and trade exchanges between China and Latin America, the Brazilian market's demand for machinery, equipment, electronic products, and industrial supporting parts continues to grow, providing new development opportunities for export enterprises. However, factors such as long-distance shipping, complex customs clearance procedures, and inland distribution connections also increase the logistical challenges of "expanding into Brazil."

Xinghan Tongda (Qingdao) International Supply Chain Service Co., Ltd., based at Qingdao Port, utilizes DDP and DAP transportation solutions to connect the logistics chain from Shandong ports to major Brazilian ports (such as Santos, Itaqui, Paranaguá, etc.), offering reference export routes for foreign trade enterprises.

Integration of Quotation and Services: Practical Capacity Allocation for the Brazilian Market

As a key export hub, Qingdao Port handles a large number of 20GP and 40HQ container shipments daily. Due to fluctuating freight rates and port transfer efficiency on the East Coast South America route, some exporters face challenges with "inefficient last-mile delivery after goods arrive at the port."

"In recent inquiries about container shipping to Brazil, customers have shown greater concern about the feasibility of quotations." In response to this demand, Xinghan Tongda's overseas projects have built the following support capabilities around Brazil's DDP and DAP services:

Space Resource Allocation: Leveraging partnerships with shipping companies such as CMA and COSCO, Xinghan Tongda allocates direct shipments from Qingdao to Santos as well as transshipment routes via Singapore and South Africa, ensuring schedule alignment for 20GP/40HQ export plans;

End-to-End Customs Clearance and Distribution: Through collaboration with local Brazilian agencies, the company offers delivery services under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) and DAP (Delivered at Place) models, covering port clearance, tax pre-payment, warehouse delivery, and truck distribution, thereby alleviating last-mile delivery issues after goods arrive at the port;

Inland Transportation and Container Scheduling Coordination: For bulk shipments, the company matches transportation vehicle resources, coordinates port entry time windows, and manages container return schedules to reduce waiting times at ports.

Beyond Logistics: Providing On-the-Ground Support Information for the Latin American Market

With diverse types of goods exported to Brazil, customers often have questions about destination port regulations, language barriers, and customs procedures during the inquiry process. Xinghan Tongda provides "full-process node explanations" at the quotation stage, including tax rate estimates, HS Code matching tips, and local compliance requirements, helping customers assess export feasibility.

A Jiangsu-based equipment exporter noted in feedback: "We had considered entering the Brazilian market multiple times but had concerns about destination port procedures. The Xinghan Tongda team not only provided quotations but also outlined implementation pathways and risk warnings, helping us plan our export strategy more clearly."

Addressing Market Characteristics: Optimizing Logistics Execution Efficiency

In response to the logistics cycle characteristics of the Latin American market, Xinghan Tongda adheres to the philosophy of "Linking the Globe, Sharing a Win-Win Future" by integrating shipping resources, ensuring service process transparency, and refining implementation plans to help customers enhance logistics execution certainty.

"The shipping route from Qingdao to Brazil is not just a transportation channel for goods but also a link of trust between supply and demand." The company will continue to optimize logistics services for the South American market, providing stable transoceanic transportation support for export enterprises.

Marketing Director: Zhang Congyao