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Title: Brazil and Paraguay shipping Post by: Mark33 on June 05, 2003, 04:00:00 AM I am sorry to put this message on this board. But after doing an internet search I still cannot find a cheaper alternative to shipping garments(for business purposes) from Brazil and Paraguay, than the usual Fedex or UPS. Does anyone know of a company in those countries that ships to the U.S at reasonable rates? Thank you.
Mark Title: Re: Brazil and Paraguay shipping Post by: my2cent on June 06, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Brazil and Paraguay shipping, posted by Mark33 on Jun 5, 2003
Call EAGLE GLOBAL LOGISTICS there price are also good.. Title: Re: Brazil and Paraguay shipping Post by: Bueller on June 05, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Brazil and Paraguay shipping, posted by Mark33 on Jun 5, 2003
If you're talking about sending a lot of stuff, or on a regular basis, you can use either a shipping company to send it in a container, or a freight consolidator to ship things via shared container (if it's shirts and things, chances are you don't need the whole container but just a portion). But-- learn this from my experience of shipping from Spain to Brazil: do not send stuff through the port of Santos (São Paulo). It took nearly three months and R$2000 just for my stuff to clear customs there, and that wasn't so unusual, given the periodic strikes and bureaucratic hassles. When I first shipped, I was planning to live in Curitiba, and Santos was the nearest port, thus the consolidator sent my stuff there. A week after arriving in Brazil, I decided on Florianópolis. Itajaí is the port nearest to here, and it's where the same ship docked after Santos--DOH!--where the items would have cleared much faster and probably cheaper. Title: Re: Brazil and Paraguay shipping Post by: markxport on June 05, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Brazil and Paraguay shipping, posted by Mark33 on Jun 5, 2003
Hello Mark, Are we talking a 20' or 40' container load or just a couple of boxes? Thanks, Mark Title: Re: Re: Brazil and Paraguay shipping Post by: Mark33 on June 06, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Brazil and Paraguay shipping, posted by markxport on Jun 5, 2003
Mark Actually about 10' foot containers. I am thinking of having apparel made in those countries,and after having some samples shipped to me by UPS ( I needed them in a hurry,but boy was it expensive) I realized I also want to know if there are companies that travel exclusively to those countries,and send things by air like FEDEx. But cheaper. Something like Avianca used to do with Colombia. Thanks Title: Re: Re: Re: Brazil and Paraguay shipping Post by: markxport on June 06, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Brazil and Paraguay shipping, posted by Mark33 on Jun 6, 2003
Hello Mark, I've been exporting for the last 13 years and I've never heard of a 10' container. You will mostly likely need to use a NVOCC. They will consolidate your cargo into a 20' or 40' container along with other cargo. There are several NVOCC's with offices worldwide. You might try one of the following firms. They will also provide inhouse customs brokers, thus helping you clear cargo through US Customs. One thing to keep in mind when using a NVOCC, usually if you can fill 60% or more of a 20' container, it's best just to ship in your own container, rather than sharing space. As for air shipment, I rather doubt you can find a cost competitive carrier given the route your talking about. Especially if the merchandise is low value goods. NVOCC Firms Brennan Intl Transport Ocean World Lines
Take care, Mark |