China to Brazil Cross-Border Logistics Solution — How Transworld Delivered Efficiency and Cost Savings

Client Background

Industry: Home Goods E-Commerce

Requirements: Ship 2×40HQ containers of smart home products (lighting, small furniture) from Yiwu, China, to São Paulo, Brazil, with:

Door-to-door delivery within 45 days

100% customs compliance

Cost under $8,500 per container

Key Challenges

1. Complex Routing:

Severe congestion at Santos Port (7–10 day delays)

Traditional routes via Europe took 60+ days

2. High Tariffs & Regulations:

Brazil’s 18% import tax + 12% IPI (Industrial Products Tax)

Risk of HS code misclassification leading to fines

3. Last-Mile Bottlenecks:

Limited trucking availability in São Paulo

High local delivery costs

shipping truck

Transworld’s Custom Solution

1. Smart Route Optimization (Saved 12 Days)

Direct Ocean Route: Guangzhou → Itapoá Port (35-day transit)

Avoided Santos congestion (40% faster unloading)

Duty Optimization:

。 Pre-cleared INMETRO certifications

。 Used "bonded transit + prepaid duties" to reduce taxes by 9%

2. Cost Breakdown (Per Container)

Service	Market Rate	Transworld	Savings
Ocean Freight	$6,200	$5,800	$400
Customs Clearance	$2,300	$1,800	$500
Inland Transport	$1,500	$1,200	$300
Total	$10,000	$8,800	$1,200

3. End-to-End Visibility

Real-Time Tracking: Updated every 4 hours (including container temp/humidity)

Contingency Plans:

。 48-hour customs document recovery (vs. industry 5-day average)

。 Guaranteed São Paulo trucking with $200/day delay compensation

multi-link transportation

Results

✅ On-Time Delivery: Completed in 43 days (2 days ahead of target)

✅ Cost Efficiency: Final cost $8,650/container (4% under budget)

✅ Zero Penalties: No customs fines or cargo damage claims

Client Testimonial

"Transworld’s Brazil specialists anticipated INMETRO regulation changes, saving us $5,600 in potential fines. Their local team even optimized our product labeling to reduce IPI tax from 12% to 7%—far beyond typical freight forwarders!"

— Marco Silva, Supply Chain Director, Lumihome

our customers

Why Choose Transworld?

Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees

Local Expertise: Own São Paulo customs team + 200+ trucking partners

Risk Mitigation: 99.3% accurate pre-declaration (industry average: 92%)

Contact Us for Emergency Logistics

Whatsapp: +86 181-2642-4455

Website: https://www.transworldcn.com/

Wishing You Have a Happy Trade!