A Brazilian equipment distributor needed to transport 12 industrial packaging machines (total weight: 2.8 tons) from Shanghai to Manaus. Key requirements:
Product specs: 1.5m x 1.2m crates (8 units per pallet)
Special handling: Anti-rust coating + shockproof requirements
Destination: Free Trade Zone warehouse with strict receiving windows
Budget: Under $6,000 for door-to-door delivery
After inspecting the machines at the Shanghai factory, we implemented:
Custom crating: 18mm plywood boxes with desiccant packs to prevent humidity damage
Load optimization: Designed interlocking pallet patterns to maximize container space (achieved 78% utilization in a 20'GP)
Document prep: Pre-certified INMETRO compliance documents to avoid Brazil inspection delays
Ocean freight: Selected COSCO’s direct Shanghai-Santos route (33-day transit)
In-transit care: Installed vibration sensors on critical units
Brazilian logistics:
。 Pre-booked Manaus FTZ unloading appointment
。 Arranged bonded trucking with liftgate service
Paperwork: Prepared:
✓ NCM codes for industrial machinery
✓ Commercial invoice with detailed harmonized codes
✓ Bill of Lading with special handling instructions
✔ Machinery specialists: 200+ industrial equipment shipments/year
✔ Brazilian FTZ expertise: 48hr average customs clearance
✔ Damage prevention:
Corrosion-resistant packaging
Shockwatch labels on all crates:Cost control: Saved 15% via optimal container loading
✅ On-time delivery: 35 days (including 2-day buffer)
✅ Zero damage: All machines operational upon testing
✅ Cost efficiency: Final invoice $5,720 (5% under budget)
✅ Added value: Client now uses our monthly consolidation service
"Transworld’s machinery shipping program removed all our Brazil import headaches. Their crate design even reduced our assembly time by 20%."
— Logistics Director, IndustrialPack Brasil
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