SHIPPING TO BRAZIL
If you are shipping any type of large cargo to Brazil, Cargomax International has the best service, the best transit times, and the best rates from the USA and Canada. We have offices in North America to assist you in real-time, no matter what you need. With our online tools for pricing, booking, tracking, and documentation, we can assure the best service in the logistics industry.
SHIPPING SERVICES TO BRAZIL
RO/RO SHIPPING SERVICES TO BRAZIL
Ro/Ro (Roll on/Roll off) shipping service to Brazil: For transporting automobiles, cars, vehicles, buses, ambulances, fire trucks, tractor trucks, all other types of trucks, trailers, machinery, and much more, this is the most secure way of shipping via ocean transportation. Why? Because RO/RO carrier vessels have special inclines (ramps) constructed to enable vehicles to be loaded on and off the vessel using the vehicle’s own power. This is the safest, easiest, and most convenient way to transport drivable vehicles across continents. How much does it cost to send a vehicle to Chile?
The shipping cost for a vehicle to various ports in Brazil varies based on specific information. To obtain an accurate quote, please provide the following details:
-If door-to-port service is required, include the pickup address. -The vehicle’s dimensions (length x width x height) and weight which are typically found on the title registration (note: the vehicle must be weighed before loading to comply with VGM SOLAS requirements); -Preferred port of destination.
CONTAINER SHIPPING SERVICES TO BRAZIL
Cargomax International provides comprehensive ocean container services from Canada, China, Europe, and the East Coast of the United States to Brazil, serving major ports including Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande. Our offerings utilize cellular vessels for direct sailings and transshipments, equipped with a range of container types such as 20’ STD Dry, 40’ STD Dry, 40’ HC Dry, 45’ STD Dry, and various specialized containers.
The cost of shipping a container to Brazil can vary widely. Prices are influenced by multiple factors, including the
-Type of commodity, -The preferred container type and size. -The weight of the cargo, (including packing and goods)
For the specific service options like door-to-port moves add the following information:
-Complete details about your shipment needs, -Loading warehouse address for door-to-port services
This will allow us to offer a tailored quote that best fits your requirements.
LO/LO LIFT ON/ LIFT OFF SHIPPING SERVICES TO THE BRAZIL
Cargomax International provides Lo/Lo (lift on/lift off) services for project cargo via breakbulk vessels from major ports on the East Coast of the USA and Canada to various destinations in Brazil, including Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande. Services are also available from ports in China and Europe, with regular calls from the US East Coast and inducement options from other origins.
To accurately provide a quote for our Lo/Lo services, we require the following details sent via email:
-A photo and of the unit, -Dimensions (length x width x height), -Unit’s weight (including packing and unit) -It is also crucial to include diagrams showing the lifting and pulling points for rolling cargo. -Preferred port of destination.”
These details are essential for ensuring safe and efficient handling of your cargo. Please provide all necessary information to help us give you the best possible service.
OOG (OUT OF GAUGE CARGO) SHIPPING SERVICES TO BRAZIL
Shipping costs for Out of Gauge (OOG) services to Brazil depend on various factors, much like the Lo/Lo services. The size and dimensions of the cargo, along with the distribution of its weight, are critical to determine handling requirements. Unlike Lo/Lo services where cargo is lifted on and off the vessel, OOG cargo is secured on specialized equipment such as 20’, 40’, or 45’ Flat Rack containers, or 60’ to 90’ Mafi trailers. It is further stabilized and secured using blocks, braces, straps, and chains to ensure safe transportation. To receive a detailed quote for your specific shipping needs, please provide all relevant details about your cargo.
To accurately provide a quote for our Lo/Lo services, we require the following details sent via email:
-A photo and of the unit, -Dimensions (length x width x height), -Unit’s weight (including packing and unit) -It is also crucial to include diagrams showing the lifting and pulling points for rolling cargo. -Preferred port of destination.”
These details are essential for ensuring safe and efficient handling of your cargo. Please provide all necessary information to help us give you the best possible service.
ABOUT BRAZIL
Brazil is a South American country that occupies a large portion of the continent’s eastern and central regions along the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world by both area and population. Brazil is also one of the most influential economies in Latin America, both politically and economically, and is classified by the World Bank as an upper-middle-income economy.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS TO THE BRAZIL
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES
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- • Bill of Sale or Commercial Invoice (signed by notary from the same state) • Original Bill of Lading • Original Title Registration of the unit (made to the consigne)
INFORMATION REQUIRED ON COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTATION
• Vehicule Make • Vehicule Model • Color of vehicle • Year of vehicle Manufacture • Engine CC • Serial or Vin Number • Actual weight • Number of Axles for high and Heavy Commodities
Q&A General Question :
CAN I SEND A CAR TO THE BRAZIL?
Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.
CAN I SEND A TRUCK TO THE BRAZIL?
Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.
CAN I SEND MACHINERY TO THE BRAZIL?
Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.
RORO SHIPPING SERVICE BY ORIGIN TERMINALS AND PORTS
For shipping vehicles, cars, trucks, trailers, container chassis, buses, construction equipment, oilfield equipment, mining equipment, or machinery, we offer Ro/Ro shipping services from various cities in Canada and the U.S. to Brazil, with our combined bonded driver service from most Canadian and U.S. cities to most ports in the East and Gulf coasts of the United States. Find below a list of Ro/Ro Shipping Service origin hub terminals servicing from the U.S. and Canada origins to Brazil. Ro/Ro services and OOG services come from the following city terminals and Ports of Loading: · Baltimore, Maryland · Brooklyn, New York · Brunswick, Georgia · Calgary, Alberta · Charleston, South Carolina · Edmonton, Alberta · Port Everglades, Florida · Galveston, Texas · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Houston, Texas · Jacksonville, Florida · Montreal, Quebec · Miami, Florida · Newark, New Jersey · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Savannah, Georgia · Tampa, Florida · Toronto, Canada Destinations: For transportation rates into Brazil, please feel free to contact us at: sales@cargomaxintl.com
Contact information in Brazil
CARGOMAX INTERNATIONAL INC,
Brazil Customer Service Center Pricing Email: sales@cargomaxintl.com
Customs formalities information: Email : info@cargomaxintl.com
Customer services information: Email : info@cargomaxintl.com Phone : +1(450)-619-6034
Pricing department : sales@cargomaxintl.com
Sales Department DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORT SHIPMENTS
COMMERCIAL CARGO
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED • For Organizations: RNC Number (Registro Nacional de Contribuyentes) • For Citizens: Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional) • Original bill of lading freighted. • Commercial invoice/Bill of sale • Original vehicle titles registrations (for vehicles only) • Packing list • Weight of merchandise (gross weight, net weight per package) • Certificate of origin • Sanitary or Phytosanitary Certificates: Perishable and food products require an agriculture document stamped by a food inspection agency control from the country of origin. CUSTOMS AUTHORITY IN BRAZIL: Website:
https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-amsterda/information-in-english/customs-duties
DONATION CARGO
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED • For Organizations: RNC Number (Registro Nacional de Contribuyentes) • For Citizens: The Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional) • Original bill of lading freighted. • List of donated cargo with its value • Weight of merchandise CUSTOMS AUTHORITY IN BRAZIL: Website:
https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-amsterda/information-in-english/customs-duties
PERSONAL EFFECTS AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED • For Citizens: The Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional) • Original bill of lading freighted. • List of household goods and personal effects with the value of each item. • Weight of merchandise (gross weight, net weight per package) • Contract signed with the logistic company. You must make sure to comply with all authorized quantities limitations and items to be imported under personal effect and household goods. CUSTOMS AUTHORITY IN BRAZIL: Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-amsterda/information-in-english/customs-duties
Container and Ro/Ro routes services
Cargomax International guarantees these negotiated rates to most Brazil ports and airports from the following list of countries:
UNITED STATES TO BRAZIL
Some of these routes may include (Road, Rail and Ocean combined transportation):
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Jacksonville, Florida to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Baltimore, MD to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Newark, New Jersey to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Port Everglades, Florida to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Port Miami, Florida to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Orlando, Florida to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Port Tampa, Florida to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Houston, Texas to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
CANADA TO BRAZIL
Some of these routes may include (road, rail and ocean combined transportation):
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Canada to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Mont-St-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Bolton, Ontario, Canada to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
ASIA TO BRAZIL
Some of these routes may include (road, rail and ocean combined transportation):
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Asia to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Shanghai, China to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Busan, Korea to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Kaohsiung and Keelung, Taiwan to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
EUROPE TO BRAZIL
Some of these routes may include (road, rail and ocean combined transportation):
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Europe to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From St. Petersburg, Russia to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Hamburg, Germany to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Antwerp, Belgium to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service: From Le Havre, France to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Rio Grande
List of Containers and Details
20’STD (standard dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’STD (standard dry container)
Dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’HC (High Cube dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
45’HC (High Cube dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’OT (Open Top dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
20’FR (Flat Rack dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’FR (Flat Rack dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
20’RF (Reefer container/temperature control)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’RF (Reefer container/temperature control)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
INTERNATIONAL SEAPORTS IN BRAZIL
Porto Santos
Located on Brazil’s southeastern coast in the state of São Paulo, the Port of Santos is the country’s largest and busiest port, serving as a vital hub for imports and exports across Brazil and Latin America.
Port of Rio de Janeiro
Primarily a commercial and cargo port, the Port of Santos is the busiest port on Brazil’s coast and the largest in Latin America.
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS IN BRAZIL
Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Serves the southeastern region of Brazil for both passengers and cargo.
COUNTRIES THAT HAVE TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH THE BRAZIL
FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
TRADE AGREEMENTS / PREFERENTIAL TRADE AGREEMENTS:
Brazil (via MERCOSUR) – Mercosur is the primary framework through which Brazil engages in free trade and preferential trade arrangements with other countries/regions including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and India (Preferential Trade Agreement with Mercosur).
AGREEMENTS FOR FREE TRADE / ECONOMIC COOPERATION:
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay – as core members of MERCOSUR, Brazil participates in tariff‑reducing and market‑opening commitments with these partners.
Israel – Mercosur‑Israel Free Trade Agreement under which tariff elimination schedules were agreed.
Southern African Customs Union (SACU: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini) – Mercosur‑SACU Preferential Trade Agreement offering tariff preferences on many product lines.
Palestinian Authority – Mercosur‑Palestinian Authority free trade agreement, ratified by Brazil.
European Free Trade Association (EFTA: Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) – Free trade agreement with Mercosur covering tariff elimination and expanded market access.
Note: Brazil (as part of Mercosur) is also associated with the EU‑Mercosur Partnership Agreement, a major free trade deal negotiated to eliminate most tariffs between Mercosur and the European Union (though its full implementation remains subject to ratification).
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