Brazil Cargo Sourcing 
MIT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Distributing product in Brazil involves endless transportation choices. Pictured is the Port of Santos, Brazil. When shipping product into a country as large and complex as Brazil, the choice of transportation routes has a critical impact on supply chain costs. Spoilt for choice. The shift posed some difficult challenges.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 12, 2024
Cargo ships avoiding Houthi attacks in the Red Sea face a different kind of delay-causing threat as they go around the southern tip of Africa: storms and 30-foot swells. and Brazil this year that will end up in products on Target shelves early next year. Rates for 40-foot containers from Asia to North Europe are at $8,764.14.
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Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The Associated Press reports, “Canal authorities attributed the drought to the El Niño weather phenomenon and climate change, and warned it was urgent for Panama to seek new water sources for both the canal’s operations and human consumption. In January Panamanian authorities slashed Panama Canal ship crossings by 36%.
Resilinc
AUGUST 30, 2023
Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. In Germany, the Rhine River faces a historic low this year, preventing many vessels from moving cargo. The ACP also implemented “Condition 3” until September 2, 2023.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. Robinson ) announced that it has expanded its operations to São Paulo, Brazil.
Elementum
DECEMBER 2, 2015
New productions are also in line in Slovakia, Austria and Brazil. Tianjin is considered the fourth largest global port in terms of cargo throughput. It is also ranked as Northern China's largest port for export of hazardous chemicals and the primary logistics hub for the majority of cargo transportation in the region.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 26, 2021
For low-priced products, focus on low-cost food producers like Brazil, China and India. Vendor Sourcing. Hire a global end-to-end freight forwarding partner to serve as a transport agent and move your cargo. There are available insurance solutions to cover employees, cargo and export credit risks.
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