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Ship a container to Brazil

Container shipping services to Brazil offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Brazil with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Brazil.

Shipping a container to Brazil has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Brazil.

Ship a container to Brazil

Ship a container to the major ports in Brazil: Port of Salvador, Port of Vitoria, Port of Santos, Port of RIo de Janeiro, Port of Paranagua, Port of Rio Grande

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How much does it cost to ship a container to Brazil?

  • How much does it cost to ship a container to Brazil, the average price to ship a container to Brazil is from $1150 to $4850 US Dollars.
  • The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Brazil ranges depending on the size of the container (20ft or 40ft), and the schedule route, please contact our quotation team to receive a detailed rate to ship your container to the major container ports in Brazil.

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Brazil, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Brazil is from $1150 to $3250. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Brazil ranges depending on the route.

How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Brazil, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Brazil is from $2150 to $4850. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Brazil ranges depending on the route.

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Brazil:

Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Brazil in 2023?, Yes the rates slowly began falling in the first quarter of 2023 and are expected to continue to drop, little by little. You calculate the ocean freight rate based on oil prices (BAF), cargo dimensions, weight, port of export, port of destination, and season congestion. The following annual chart is showing the prices and costs for the year 2023 for average maritime freight to send containers to Brazil.

These prices do not include additional or unforeseen costs that may be added during the course of your reservation or shipment itself. These are not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.

How long does it take to ship a container to Brazil?

The average transit time to ship a container to Brazil is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.

Estimated transit time to ship a container to Brazil:

The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Brazil from the major ports in the world as from the United States ports, Europen ports, and Asian ports.

Continent of origin Country of origin Port of origin Port of destination Transit time (days) 20DV FCL
40HQ FCL
Europe Spain Barcelona Port of Santos 35 3000€
Europe Spain Valencia Port of Santos 32 3000€
Europe Spain Algeciras Port of Santos 30 3000€
Europe Netherlands Rotterdam Port of Santos 25 2850€
North America United States New York Port of Santos 25 $3250
North America United States Miami Port of Santos 20 $2850
North America United States Los Angeles Port of Santos 40 $4850
North America United States Houston TX Port of Santos 35 $3850
Asia China Shanghai Port of Santos 40 $2850

Shortest transit time to ship a container to Brazil:

One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Brazil is the route from New York United States to Buenos Aires Brazil with an average transit time from 20 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Brazil is from Valencia Spain to the major ports in Brazil, with an average transit time of 30 to 35 days.

Longest transit times to ship a container to Brazil:

The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Brazil is from the port of Barcelona Spain, with an estimated average transit time between 35 and 42 days. The next longest route is from the port of Shanghai China, with an average transit time of 25-42 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Brazil?

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Brazil?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Brazil is from $2850 to $4850 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from USA to Brazil

These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Brazil with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Brazil for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Brazil.

Container shipping service to Brazil Type of container Ocean freight rates to Brazil:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Brazil. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3250 20FT
average price from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3250 20FT
average price from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3250 20FT
average price from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from California to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Canadá to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $3850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from USA to Brazil?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Brazil, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Brazil is from 18 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Brazil?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Brazil?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Brazil is from 2500€ to 3500€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Spain to Brazil

These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Brazil with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Brazil for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Brazil.

Container shipping service to Brazil Type of container Ocean freight rates to Brazil:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €2500 20FT
average price from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €2500 20FT
average price from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €2500 20FT
average price from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €2500 20FT
average price from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €2500 20FT
average price from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €2500 20FT
average price from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €2500 20FT
average price from: €3500 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Brazil?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Brazil, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Brazil is from 25 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Brazil?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Brazil?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Brazil is from 2500€ to 4500€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Europe to Brazil

These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Brazil with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Brazil for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Brazil.

Container shipping service to Brazil Type of container Ocean freight rates to Brazil:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Brazil. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €2500 20FT
average prices from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to Brazil. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €2500 20FT
average prices from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Brazil. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €2500 20FT
average prices from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from France to Brazil. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €2500 20FT
average prices from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to Brazil. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €2500 20FT
average prices from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to Brazil. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €3250 20FT
average prices from: €4500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to Brazil. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €4000 20FT
average prices from: €4500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to Brazil. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €2850 20FT
average prices from: €3850 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to Brazil?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Brazil, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Brazil is from 18 days to 42 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Brazil?

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Brazil?, the average price to ship a container from China to Brazil is from $1550 to $3850 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from China to Brazil

These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Brazil with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Brazil for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Brazil.

Container shipping service to Brazil Type of container Ocean freight rates to Brazil:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to Brazil 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from China to Brazil?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Brazil, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Brazil is from 25 to 42 days.

Price factor to ship a container to Brazil:

The cost of shipping to ship a container to Brazil from abroad will vary depending on the type of sea container you chose to ship, the fuel price (BAF), the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship line you hire to send the container, the destination port in Brazil, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Brazil, and what route you choose to ship your container, if it is a direct route or with transshipment.

Only once we have that information we will be able to more accurately estimate the costs to ship your container to Brazil from any port in the world.

 

Online container shipping rate calculator to Brazil from overseas:

With BR LOGISTICS COMPANY and our ocean freight calculator you can request a rate online, we made over 10000 rates per year to ship containers to Brazil. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.

How to export a container to Brazil?

The import of merchandise in a maritime container to Brazil begins with an ocean freight cost of between $1,235 USD to $7,550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Brazil, plus import fees from Brazilian customs that An average of 13.5% tariffs + 25% customs VAT, calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), are applied on the importation of merchandise to Brazil, to pay import taxes in Brazil. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer accepts a trade agreement in Brazil when so established by some Brazilian regulation for tax-free import to Brazil or Mercosur.

Can i import cargo via container to Brazil?

Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Brazil from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Brazil from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Brazil Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Brazil.

What documents are needed for customs in Brazil?

The requirements to import into Brazil are to present the commercial invoice translated into Spanish and the detailed packing list, which must indicate the details of the quantity, the type of product and the shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in Brazil:

Imports must have the following documentation:

  • Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
  • Tax Identification Number in Brazil
  • Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
  • Registration as a importer in Brazil
  • Brazil Customs Value Declaration
  • Debt free in Brazil
  • Moving Inventory to Brazil(original)
  • Have a trade or company patent in Brazil that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
  • Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
  • Demonstrate economic solvency in Brazil
  • Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
  • Find a good customs broker in Brazil
  • Shipping company’s original bill of lading, sea waybill or airwaybill
  • Packing list
  • Commercial invoice
  • Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO)
  • Power of attorney that authorizes your customs broker to clear de import for you with Brazil Customs.

If you need more information to  ship a container to Brazil you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE

www.brlogistics.net

Tel: +12012015020 USA
Tel: +34628279703 ESPANA
Email: info@brlogistics.net

Taxes and duties to import into Brazil:

Taxes and tariffs to import general articles in Brazil manufactured abroad, whether from Europe, the US, or China, are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Customs of Brazil that, as a general rule, for imports, the ad valorem duty or tariff of average 13.5% is paid on the CIF value of the container shipment. Additionally, you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds up to 25% in Brazil. The VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + general import rates in Brazil.

Import fees in Brazil:

Most goods imported into Brazil are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Brazil that are subject to the following rates:

Import rates vary between 10% and 35% + 25% VAT

How to ship a container to Brazil?

The first step in shipping a container to Brazil is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Brazil from the United States, the European Union, Spain, or China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to Brazil.

Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Brazil:

  1. Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Brazil.
  2. Request a shipping fee to Brazil for your container shipment.
  3. Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your needs, you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft or 40ft.
  4. Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to Brazil.
  5. Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Brazil.
  6. Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
  7. Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in Brazil.

Major Ports in Brazil for shipping and importing cargo in containers

The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to Brazil, these are the most important port terminals in Brazil for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.

Port of Santos

Address: Av. Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves, S/N - Porto Macuco, Santos - SP, 11015-900, Brazil
Coordinates: 23° 58' 8" S 46° 18' 3" W

Port of Salvador

Address: Av. da Franca, 155 I, Comercio Salvador, Bahia CEP 40.010-000 Brazil
Coordinates: 12° 57' 31" S 38° 30' 27" W

Port of Vitoria

Address: Av. Getulio Vargas, 556 Vitoria, ES CEP 29.020-030 Brazil
Coordinates: 20° 19' 24" S 40° 20' 10" W

Port of Paranagua

Address: Rua Antonio Pereira, 161 Paranagua, PR 83221-030 Brazil
Coordinates: 25° 29' 49" S 48° 30' 55" W

Port of Rio de Janeiro

Address: Avenida Rodrigues Alves, n 20 Praca Maua Rio de Janeiro, RJ CEP 20081-250 Brazil
Coordinates: 22° 52' 59" S 43° 11' 48" W

Port of Rio Grande

Address: Av. Honorio Bicalho, S/N CP 198 Rio Grande, RS 96201-020 Brazil
Coordinates: 32° 3' 22" S 52° 4' 54" W

What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Brazil?

Advantages of container shipping service to Brazil:

  • Ocean freight rates are competitive.
  • You can send all kinds of transportable cargo.
  • Containers have good storage capacity.
  • They do not have weather problems for shipments
  • More international reach thanks to container ports all over the world
  • Streamlined procedures for exports and imports in Brazil
  • Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
  • Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Brazil
  • You can send more weight than air transport
  • The cargo is protected inside the maritime container

Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers to Brazil

In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Brazil from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in Brazil used by exporters and importers around the world.

International origin port Destination port in Brazil
Port of Antwerp Belgium Port of destination: Rio de Janeiro; Port Code: BRRIO
Port of Bremerhaven Germany Port of destination: Puerto Vitoria ; Port Code: BRVIX
Port of Rotterdam Netherlands Port of destination: Puerto Santos; Port Code: BRSSZ
Port of Barcelona Spain Port of destination: Puerto Rio Grande ; Port Code: BRRIG
Port of Valencia Spain Port of destination: Puerto Paranagua; Port Code: BRPNG
Port of Savona Italy Port of destination: Puerto Salvador; Port Code: BRSSA
Port of New York United States Port of destination: Rio de Janeiro; Port Code: BRRIO
Port of Los Angeles California United States Port of destination: Puerto Vitoria ; Port Code: BRVIX
Port of Miami Florida United States Port of destination: Puerto Santos; Port Code: BRSSZ
Port of Houston Texas United States Port of destination: Puerto Rio Grande ; Port Code: BRRIG

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Brazil:

These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Brazil that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.

  1. Maersk line
  2. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
  3. COSCO Group
  4. CMA CGM Group
  5. Hapag-Lloyd
  6. Ocean Network Express (ONE)
  7. Evergreen Marine
  8. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
  9. Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
  10. Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)

How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to Brazil?

How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Brazil? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Brazil a series of shipping requirements must be met, such as the MSDS of the cargo to be shipped, the DGD for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and hiring a specialized shipping carrier or forwarder for the transport of dangerous goods internationally.

One of the most important steps in shipping hazardous materials by sea freight containers are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.

List of steps to follow to send a container with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat) to Brazil:

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Brazil.
  2. Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
  3. The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
  4. Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in Brazil.
  5.  Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Brazil.
  6. The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
  7. Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in Brazil that he is going to import an IMO container.

What is an IMO shipment?

An IMO shipment to Brazil is the transport of dangerous goods, both in a container, as by plane, or land transport, the name IMO is due to the acronym  International Maritime Organization and includes all those dangerous transportable products and materials that due to their characteristics represent a risk to the safety of ships, planes, or trucks, to the health of the environment and people.

IMO types, classification of dangerous goods:

  • Class 1. Explosives.
  • Class 2. Gases.
  • Class 3. Flammable liquids.
  • Class 4. Flammable solids.
  • Class 5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides.
  • Class 6. Toxic.
  • Class 7. Radioactive material.
  • Class 8. Corrosive.
  • Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous objects

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