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Freight transport in Brazil: An overview
Brazil is a massive country with thriving agricultural and industrial sectors, maintaining strong commercial relations with countries worldwide as an active participant in international trade. To efficiently move the vast quantities of agricultural goods the country exports, as well as […]
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Essential Documents for International Trade
One of the crucial aspects of international trade is ensuring all the necessary paperwork is accurate and in order, as the consequences of even a minor error in a key document can lead to delays, hefty fines, and frustrated customers. […]
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Containerized Car Shipping: A Secure and Flexible Alternative
Shipping a car, especially internationally, can be logistically challenging. As much as Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) ships are the go-to method for transporting vehicles, the availability of such ships can be quite tight, leading to higher freight costs, longer wait times, as […]
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Regulatory Updates and Trade Policies for Brazilian Freight Forwarders
Brazil’s trade environment is constantly evolving, and freight forwarders need to stay informed to navigate these changes effectively. This post summarizes recent regulatory updates and trade policies impacting freight forwarding operations in Brazil, including customs procedures and tariffs. Focus on […]
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FOX Brasil moves a complete metal recycling plant
FOX Brasil | Project Logistics recently achieved a unique logistical feat: Moving a complete metal recycling plant with components manufactured in five different locations across four countries. This complex logistical operation demanded meticulous planning, simultaneous coordination between our team, the […]
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Brazil Business Insight: Exploring Brazil’s Economic Landscape
Key Industries 1. Agriculture and Agribusiness Brazil’s agricultural sector remains a powerhouse, driving significant contributions to both the domestic economy and international trade. The country boasts vast expanses of arable land, favorable climate conditions, and advanced agricultural technologies. Major exports […]
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The Internet of Things and how it can transform logistics as we know it
From the digitalization of bureaucratic procedures to the implementation of drone deliveries, technology has revolutionized logistics and continues to do so constantly. But what if we told you there’s an even bigger transformation on the horizon? In this blog post, […]
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Boosting Efficiency and Driving Economic Growth: The Importance of ISO Tank Repositioning
In global trade, the efficient movement of goods is paramount. At the heart of this process lies ISO tanks, versatile containers designed for transporting liquids, gases, and bulk materials. These tanks play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chains and […]
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Brazil’s Port Dynamics: Infrastructure Developments and Freight Movement
Brazil, with its extensive coastline and robust economy, has long been a pivotal player in global trade. Central to its economic prowess are its ports, which serve as gateways for both imports and exports, facilitating the movement of goods across […]
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Brazilian Economy and Trade Overview
As one of the largest economies in Latin America and a key player on the global stage, Brazil offers a myriad of opportunities and challenges for freight forwarders navigating its complex trade landscape. In this blog post, we’ll delve into […]
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FOX Brasil Project Logistics participates in the building of a grand project in sustainability and local development
Explore the dynamic collaboration between FOX Brasil Project Logistics and Suzano’s Cerrado Project – a groundbreaking venture in the Pulp and Paper manufacturing world. The Cerrado Project in Numbers Suzano’s Cerrado Project stands as the world’s largest Pulp and Paper […]
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Unitization and Consolidation: Are they the same thing?
In the intricate world of cargo logistics, optimizing transportation methods is paramount for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Two key strategies that play a pivotal role in this regard are unitization and consolidation and, as much as these concepts are commonly seen […]
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Shipping via Courier – Step by Step
Efficiency is paramount for successful and timely deliveries of courier shipments. From meticulous documentation to the final delivery, each step in this process plays a crucial role. This blog post breaks down the essential stages, highlighting the importance of documentation […]
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Understanding Customs: The Gateway to International Trade
The term “customs” often finds its way into conversations about international trade, but what are customs exactly? What is the importance of customs on international trade transactions? We will answer these questions and more on this blog post. Read on! […]
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The benefits of cross-docking
Owning a business is no easy task. In between prospecting new clients and closing sales deals, one of the biggest challenges of selling your products can be underestimated: Getting the goods to their buyer, safe and sound while guaranteeing customer […]
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What is RADAR and why is it important for operations in Brazil?
Technology has been an ally of the supply chain segment for a while now, and its development has played a pivotal part in the optimization of processes, especially the ones involving legal documentation. Brazil is known for making extensive use […]
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Temperature Sensitive Cargo: Four methods to keep your cargo cold
Transporting cargo is a meticulous process, and when dealing with temperature-sensitive goods, an added layer of caution is needed. In this blog post, we will delve into four prominent methods utilized to keep cargo in cold temperatures: Dry Ice, Gel […]
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The Importance of Eco-Friendly Practices in Warehousing for International Trade
It is essential to highlight the importance of eco-friendly practices in warehouses within the context of international trade. These spaces play a crucial role in the global supply chain and have the potential to adopt sustainable measures to reduce environmental […]
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Types of containers
Containers are an invention from the 1970s that has been crucial for cargo transportation. The Dry box container, for example, is the standard container we all know, suitable for transporting general cargo that doesn’t require special transport conditions. With the […]
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Understanding and Preventing Cargo Damage
In the dynamic world of logistics, ensuring the safe transit of cargo from point A to point B is a paramount concern. Understanding the types of damage that can occur and implementing preventive measures is key to preserving the integrity […]
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NCM vs HS Code: What they are and the differences between them
In the realm of international trade logistics, a critical aspect that demands attention from freight forwarders is the classification of cargo, particularly when seeking quotations. Beyond the destination details, understanding the precise nature of the cargo becomes imperative for seamless […]
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AET
Contrary to the sea and the sky, roads often have limitations regarding their space and structure, which can come as an obstacle when transporting certain types of cargo, such as oversized and overweighted ones. In Brazil and many other parts […]
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Understanding the Ex-Tariff
To increase viability in international transactions and promote innovation, the countries that are a part of the Mercosur, and that includes Brazil, the biggest economy of the South American continent, have settled a tariff exception for specific imported products: Ex-Tariff, […]
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General cargo versus Dangerous cargo: The differences in their transportation processes
When it comes to transporting goods, two distinct categories emerge: general cargo and dangerous cargo. These two types of cargo have significantly different transportation processes, each with its own set of challenges and safety considerations. Understanding the differences between them […]
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The concept of Cabotage: How is it different from sea freight?
Cabotage is a transport modality that consists of transporting cargo through water. When we put it like that, it may seem like cabotage is the same thing as sea freight, but there are key points about this way of moving […]
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Why DDP Imports are Prohibited in Brazil and an Alternative
Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are a set of rules that became vital in international trade, defining the roles of buyers and sellers and where their responsibilities begin and end trough an international transaction of goods. One of these rules is […]
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Understanding Incoterms: A Guide to International Trade
International trade is a complex web of transactions, regulations, and logistics that involve businesses across the globe. To facilitate this process, Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, were established by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Incoterms provide a universally recognized […]
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Can Any Freight Forwarder Successfully Manage Project Cargo?
Managing project cargo requires a unique set of skills, experience, and expertise. Project cargo, characterized by its size, weight, and complexity, demands a freight forwarder capable of orchestrating a symphony of moving parts. While many freight forwarders excel in handling […]
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Unlocking Success: 7 Reasons to Hire a Freight Forwarder
In the dynamic world of international trade and shipping, businesses face an array of challenges when it comes to transporting goods across borders. The complexities of customs regulations, documentation, and logistics can be overwhelming, often leading to costly delays and […]
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Airway Bill vs. Bill of Lading
In the dynamic world of international freight forwarding, the smooth movement of goods across borders depends on meticulous planning and precise documentation. Two essential documents that often play starring roles in this process are the Airway Bill (AWB) and the […]
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Understanding the Differences Between a Carrier and a Freight Forwarder
In the complex world of global logistics and supply chain management, two key players often take center stage: carriers and freight forwarders. These entities play critical roles in ensuring that goods are transported efficiently and seamlessly from point A to […]
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Tips to Prepare for Golden Week
China’s Golden Week is an annual national holiday that has a significant impact on global trade. This week-long holiday, which typically occurs in early October, marks a time when millions of Chinese people travel domestically and abroad, leading to a […]
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Cargo transportation with Ro-Ro ships
Maritime transportation is one of our oldest ways of transport, and this category continues to develop and grow as the time goes by. Today, we have numerous models of ships that were designed to fulfill the needs of specific kinds […]
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Navigating Global Trade: Analyzing Three Vital Maritime Routes
International trade forms the backbone of the global economy, and maritime routes are the vital channels that facilitate the movement of goods across continents and oceans. Within the spectrum of international trade, three distinct maritime routes stand out: the round-the-world […]
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Guide for first-time shippers: What you need to know to ship your goods safely
Safely shipping a container abroad is definitely not easy process to figure out, whether you are a first-time shipper trying to get started on what will be the first of many shipping operations or someone who needs to get cargo […]
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Fields of work in International Trade
International Trade is essential to the functioning of the world, impacting directly on each country’s economy and determining their commercial balance. Its essentiality makes it a line of business with huge potential to be profitable and, in addition to that, […]
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The benefits of courier services for your e-commerce business
The e-commerce market has been blooming for the past few years as consumers keep choosing to shop online rather than in person. Having an entire country’s population as potential clients already offers a wide range of possibilities, but a way […]
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What factors have an influence on a project cargo quotation?
We have previously dived into the factors that can have an influence on a freight quotation, but if we analyze project cargo, we will find that this segment has some particularities that are worth considering. Find out more about them […]
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What is Blank Sailing?
There are many factors that influence the functioning of maritime transportation and may impact the vessel’s arrival at its destination. One of these factors is blank sailing, something that is rather common in ocean freight and all shippers must be […]
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Courier and Postal Shipment: Understand the Key Differences in Customs Procedures
Although courier and postal shipments have very similar concepts, we know that a predominant difference between the two is that express shipment is managed by private courier companies, while postal shipment is handled by the government’s postal service. However, differences […]
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Factors Influencing a Freight Quote
In this blog post, we will go through the key factors that influence a freight quote, shedding light on the complexities involved in determining the cost of shipping goods and materials. Distance and Mode of Transportation: The distance between the […]
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Freight Collect and Freight Prepaid: What is the difference?
When it comes to shipping goods, understanding the various payment terms and conditions is crucial for both shippers and consignees. Two common terms that often come up in the world of logistics are “freight collect” and “freight prepaid.” While they […]
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Types of Land Transport
In general, land transportation is known for offering one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to move cargo, especially over shorter distances, and it supports Intermodal transportation, which is one of the most beneficial processes in the international trading […]
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The best way of transporting wine
Wine transportation can be a very complicated thing, not only because wine bottles are extremely fragile and tricky to transport safely, but also due to the many different legislations across the countries about the transport of alcoholic beverages. Still, there […]
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Multimodal Transportation: Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Environmental Impact in Global Trade
Multimodal Transportation: Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Environmental Impact in Global Trade In today’s interconnected world, international trade is a vital driver of economic growth. However, the increasing volume of goods being transported globally poses significant challenges to the environment. As […]
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The main ocean routes for Global Trade
Ocean shipping is responsible for over eighty percent of all globally traded products and it is a major part of what keeps the world running. It is definitely the cheapest way to transport cargo between countries and continents and it […]
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Formal Import versus Courier Import: Which one is the best for your operation?
With its flexibility, the logistics sector offers multiple alternatives for companies and individuals who wish to move goods internationally based on the demands of their particular operations, and these alternatives are not limited to only being able to count on […]
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Reduce your company’s impact on the environment: simple ways to make a positive difference
Even our simplest everyday actions produce carbon dioxide emissions, as well as other types of pollution, and no one better than ourselves to turn that situation around and start taking initiatives. As companies, we need to think of ourselves as […]
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How to reduce freight shipping costs
There are many costs involved in keeping a business running, from government taxes to employee wages and, if shipping out goods is a part of your company’s activities, freight can take a large part of your budget as well. However, […]
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Which factors have an influence on Ocean Freight quotes?
The freight quotation is the start of all shipping processes, and the costs involved are based on the nature of the cargo, the origin and destination, as well as the transport of choice. Ocean freight is well known for being […]
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Projects Cargo Equipment
The safe transportation of goods classified as projects cargo rely on a variety of equipment, many designed specially to support overweight and oversized products, as well as facilitate their loading and unloading. Let’s take a look at the most commonly […]
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What are the different types of freight shipping?
When transporting cargo, there are a lot of aspects we need to consider in order to make everything run smoothly, and one of the most important things to take into account is how exactly we are going to transport our […]
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What are the operations in freight forwarding?
There are many stages involved in the process of freight forwarding, starting from the moment where the seller or buyer of the goods to be transported make their first contact with the freight forwarder, to the moment when it reaches […]
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What is the best way to prospect new clients in the freight forwarding industry?
Logistics is a profitable field, open to people from all backgrounds, with experience levels that go from beginner to expert and, for that reason, it is also a very competitive scenario where you have to put in some hard work […]
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What are cross-border courier services?
One of the biggest advantages of having an e-commerce business is that your products are visible to potential customers from all around the world. However, as much as consumers are constantly interested in buying foreign products, whether looking for better […]
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Drone Deliveries: How close are we from this reality?
Making everyday tasks faster and easier is definitely one of the biggest advantages that technology has brought to the world. As much as implementing new technologies isn’t a simple concept, as soon as they become a reality and we grow […]
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Customs Brokers versus Freight Forwarders
When we are talking about international shipments, customs brokers and freight forwarders play very important roles that are similar in many ways which may lead to one thinking that they’re just two names for the same thing, but they are, […]
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Dealing with the Red Channel
The Red Channel is known for causing fear in importers and exporters, as it is often responsible for financial losses and shipment delays. It is not possible to actively prevent your cargo from being sent to the Red Channel, as […]
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Parameterization Channels: How it works and what to look out for
Customs clearance is a fundamental part of international trade, involved in every single export and import operation to ensure a safe and legitimate transaction of goods. Usually, countries follow their own sets of rules and procedures when allowing products to […]
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Additional services of Ocean Freight
Alongside the well-known freight ships that carry containers, project cargo and many kinds of products across the continents, there are other maritime vessels and vehicles that play supporting roles in ocean freight operations. How about we get to know some […]
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Types of cargo ships
We call cargo the products that are to be loaded into a carrier and sent to another place. These products have all shapes and sizes, and to properly transport them we need different kinds of vehicles that are designed to […]
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Chartering: what is it and how does it work?
What if you could have an entire ship, all to yourself? In a nutshell, that is what a chartering service allows individuals with different goals to achieve. Be it to transport cargo or even passengers, there are multiple types of […]
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Freight consolidation: how your business can benefit from it
Shipping smaller parcels of freight, be it domestic or overseas, can turn out to be more expensive than sending full container loads of cargo, especially if you’re not familiar with the available alternatives for smaller volumes of freight in the […]
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The Chinese New Year and its impacts on the supply chain
As one of the biggest economies in the world, China is a very important part of the supply chain and is vital to the functioning of the world: The country is home to many of the major cargo ports, as […]
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The concept and the importance of cargo insurance
In general, insurance exists to protect you from risks. In the case of cargo insurance, it is there to protect you from financial loss should the integrity of your cargo be compromised, which is always a possibility during the process […]
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Demurrage and Detention: What are they?
These two terms are frequently used in the world of international trade, but, as important as they are, not everyone is familiar with their meaning. What do they have in common? What makes them different? Find out bellow! What is […]
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PTAX: What it is and how it works
Trading in general is a practice that has money transactions as one of its most important aspects and, when we’re talking about International Trade, the money flow is constant and involves many different currencies each with their own values. The […]
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Drawback: do you know what it is?
Drawback is a customs practice that diminishes the amount of taxes and tariffs paid by businesses importing goods that are necessary to the manufacturing of their own products, produced with the intent of being exported. How are drawbacks granted? The […]
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Case Study: Heavy Press Logistics
Press Project – from EXW Brazil on CFR Mexico Once again FOX Brasil | Project Logistics, with know-how in heavy press logistics, was nominated to the Management & Logistics services for an important customer and traditional player on the automotive press […]
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Quais são os cuidados necessários ao escolher um agente de Cargas Projeto?
O processo de escolher um agente de cargas geralmente não é fácil, especialmente para pessoas que nunca o fizeram ou que estão procurando um novo agente depois de trabalhar com um em particular por um tempo, e a delicadeza desse […]
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Difference between Heavy Lift, Oversized Cargo and Project Logistics
You probably have heard of these terms before, maybe them all together, or even that they’re all the same, but what does each one actually means? Heavy Lift are indivisible pieces, which aren`t supported by its weight distribution on a […]
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What is LGPD and how does it affect International Trade?
In the era of technology, data is as valuable as a literal treasure. Especially if we are talking about personal information, that is essential to ongoing business processes as well as for marketing and narrowing down potential business relationships. In […]
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What type of education is needed in order to be a freight forwarder?
Before we go deeper into the requirements for becoming a freight forwarder, we need to understand what exactly a freight forwarder is and what is expected from this professional. In a nutshell, a freight forwarder is an agent who handles […]
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NOR Containers – Is this the answer to the equipment shortage problem?
In exportation and importation, we frequently deal with temperature-sensitive cargo, and one of the tools we have to safely move them are the Reefers, containers used to transport goods that need temperature control. But does it serve other purposes? The […]
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What is the necessary information when getting a quote from your freight forwarder?
As the middleman between the shippers and the carriers, the freight forwarder acts as an expert in logistics as they organize the entire process of transportation of cargo from their origin point to their final destination, providing a quote with […]
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Intermodal Freight: what is it and what are its benefits?
To put it simply, intermodal transportation is a method of moving a single shipment of cargo using two or more methods of transporting, whether truck, rail, ship, plane or train with the use of containers designed especially for easily transporting […]
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How FOX Brasil helped a pulp and paper mill to increase its plant self-sufficiency by 30%
Fires, oil leaks, pollution and deforestation. These days our news feeds are filled with images and stories that predict a bleak future. There are indeed many obstacles to our environmental progress, but this is the time to focus on what […]
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From Brazil to Peru: The complete export logistics of a stator
For the largest companies, as is well known, managing a supply chain may require dedicated teams in all areas the chain touches. So, it is safe to say that supply chain management is both an art and a science. FOX […]
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Loaded on 3 x 40’Flat Rack Containers OOG 1 x piece loaded on a Flat Rack Bed on board
FOX Brasil | Project Logistics successfully handled the logistics of 4 x out of gage components composing a boiler, destinated to a biomass power plant at Brazil’s country side. Description Qty L(m) W (m) H (m) Convection tube […]
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FOX Brasil | Project Logistics coordinates the door-to-port logistics of an OOG turbine + accessories from Brazil to North America’s green zone
A sustainable business model powered by a steam turbine FOX Brasil | Project Logistics has shipped this week a backpressure turbine (L 6,10 x W 4,20 x H 3,20 m) + its accessories from Brazil to North America. What makes […]
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Certificado de Origem: novo prazo agiliza processo de importação
A Receita Federal publicou uma nova Instrução Normativa, permitindo que os importadores brasileiros apresentem o Certificado de Origem dentro do prazo de 60 dias após o registro da Declaração de Importação. O intuito da nova Norma é estabelecer um fluxo rápido […]
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Coronavirus: FOX Brasil follows the situation of Brazilian Ports and Airports (Update April 23 2020)
The World situation due to the COVID-19 is uncertain. We cannot be sure of the impacts on International Trade during and after the outbreak. FOX Brasil continues to monitor the coronavirus affect on Brazilian Market and here you will find […]
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THE MAGIC OF THE TEAMWORK
São Paulo, Brazil – FOX Brasil | Project Logistics, the overall performance of logistics service providers (LSPs) particularly, essentially depends on the extent of information sharing among stakeholders, mostly because information sharing can contribute to reducing the cost to the […]
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IMO 2020: como a indústria marítima está se adaptando ao novo regulamento?
A um mês da implantação do IMO 2020, fizemos um levantamento das ações tomadas pelas principais companhias marítimas do mundo para se adaptarem ao novo regulamento. A maioria delas já está se adaptando ao novo regulamento e novos tarifários estão […]
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5 points to consider when choosing the best freight forwarder partner
Finding the best freight forwarder is not an easy task. With so many options in the market, it is reasonable to don’t know exactly what to consider when it is time to choose a new partner or where to start […]
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Logistics technology: new tools and what to keep an eye on
One thing is sure: we are living in the digital era, and new technologies emerge every day. And that is no different in the freight forwarding market. Logistics technology reveals new tools and tendencies every day. For that, we must […]
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Cargo weight distribution: How to do it properly
Knowing how to do the cargo weight distribution properly is one of the most important aspects of moving cargo in road freight. Besides that, the correct distribution influences directly in road wear and tear. Therefore, it is essential for logistics […]
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IMO 2020: Everything you must know about it
The IMO 2020 implementation is just around the corner. Starting on January 1st, its rules and regulations will limit the sulfur content of ships’ oil and have far-reaching consequences throughout the environment and the global economy. But do you know […]
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ISO tank Container: Why is it necessary to your business?
Having the right types of equipment to make the transportation of goods is something essential not only for companies that work in that business but for freight forwarders and logistics companies. It is no use having an impeccable process if […]
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Container fumigation procedure: Everything you must know about it!
Fumigation is a type of pest control by which the disinfection procedure takes place in a dry way. This method, also known as a phytosanitary treatment, is widely used nowadays and increasingly common in different market segments (especially when it […]
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Most used hazard classes in a freight forwarding business
In a previous post, we talked about some relevant strategies to deal with the transportation of dangerous goods, click here to check them out. Following up on this topic, as you probably know, in order to plan a dangerous good’s freight, […]
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VGM declaration: understand its concept and importance
If you conduct any kind of maritime operation, you’ve probably heard of the term Verified Gross Mass or VGM. Basically, the VGM consists of a cargo’s total weight, including package, bracing, and the tare of the container carrying this cargo. […]
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Shipping environmental issues: How to avoid them?
Just like any other human activity, all means of transportation generate some kind of impact on the environment. As part of the most common shipping environmental issues, it is possible to mention the emission of atmospheric pollutants, burning and forest deforestation, […]
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Freight Forwarders: What makes them different
Importing or exporting cargo efficiently requires knowledge and experience in a number of different areas. Although it is possible to negotiate an operation directly with a carrier, international freight forwarders have the knowledge to make this process much simpler, safer […]
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5 tips to deal with the transportation of dangerous goods
One of the major challenges in the transportation of dangerous goods is ensuring that everything goes smoothly, safe and sound. After all, the success of logistics is not just about timely and cost-effective product deliveries. It is also necessary that […]
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Everything you must know about Brazil shipping regulations
Shipping to Brazil requires specific knowledge of the country’s import laws and regulations. However, these can be very complex to handle, especially by international exporters without much experience in conducting operations in the Brazilian territory. Do you know anything about […]
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Customs clearance: What you need to know
When shipping goods abroad, there are several steps an importer or exporter should follow. Besides negotiating the freight and all the aspects of international transportation, it is also necessary to count on the assistance of a broker to effectively handle […]
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Best practices in logistics and supply chain management
Doing effective logistics and supply chain management is a challenge for most freight forwarders. However, any entrepreneur should know that running a good management system is the key to success, especially when it comes to the logistics segment. All stages of […]
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How to use reverse logistics in your freight forwarding business
In today’s society, implementing sustainable strategies as part of your business’ activities is key. Besides the fact you’ll contribute to a better environment, these actions can also improve the perception that your customers have towards your brand. But what can […]
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What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL logistics
Managing your company’s supply chain activities can be quite a hard task. For this reason, many entrepreneurs choose to partly or entirely delegate their logistics demands to a specialized company. This is where the concepts of 3PL and 4PL logistics […]
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Best freight forwarding tips for logistics management
Every freight forwarder should see the improvement of their logistics management processes as a critical factor to remain competitive in the market. Yes, to constantly optimize your business’ administration is a challenging task, as it requires financial investment and […]
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Challenges involved in developing outbound and inbound logistics operations
Nowadays, logistics is seen as an extremely strategic element in the corporate world, with the potential to aggregate much value to the quality of services provided to your customers. At the same time, companies that invest in their outbound and […]
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Case Study: FOX Brasil moves parts of industrial plant
Another interesting operation safe and sound concluded by FOX Brasil! We have been awarded to move heavy machinery and presses of an automotive industry’s plant from Brazil overseas, in what seemed to be a very challenging mission. The contractor ran […]
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FCA Incoterms: What are the Buyers and Sellers’ Responsibilities?
The Incoterms was created by the International Chamber of Commerce as a way to facilitate foreign trade by establishing terms that could be easily interpreted around the world. Currently in its 8th version, the terms were first introduced in 1936 […]
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5 tips to increase your freight forwarding sales
Succeeding as a forwarder involves being able to understand your international prospects’ mindset and provide them with exactly what they’re looking for when in need of a partner abroad. Considering that the import and export culture may vary a […]
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Import and Export: Tips to make your processes easier
Foreign trade is one of the hottest industries in the current days. Countries are in constant need of running import and export operations to provide their population with all kinds of supplies and, at the same time, make some […]
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Improve your risk management process during project cargo operations
On a previous post, we have already talked about some general risk management strategies for freight forwarders, click here to check it out! However, when it comes to handling project cargo operations, extra caution is required. This is why, in […]
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How to avoid with demurrage charges in Brazil
If you are a freight forwarder who often ships to Brazil, you should be familiar with the risks of having your customers’ goods sent to the red channel. In case the cargo needs to go through inspection once it reaches […]
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5 tips to help you reduce logistics costs while shipping overseas
Shipping cargo overseas usually requires a large investment. In order to guarantee an efficient operation, the transport process must be well planned, executed and monitored – practices that imply some expenses that may worry those responsible for operational management. Fortunately, there […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
Grow your business: 5 mistakes to avoid as a freight forwarder
What freight forwarder doesn’t wish to expand their business and increase profit? These goals are on every agents’ bucket list, however, accomplishing them requires much effort. Part of this is avoiding some basic mistakes that could be keeping your business […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
How to create a business plan for freight forwarding companies
In such an overcrowded marketplace, founding a freight forwarder requires the elaboration of a thorough business plan. The business plan is a document used to describe your enterprise and the business model that supports it. This plan is the base of all […]
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FOX Brasil – Elected as The Best Agent of 2018
Good news, everyone! We are extremely pleased and honored to announce that FOX Brasil has been elected by the Americas Alliance Network as the Best Forwarding Agent of 2018. This award only certifies our outstanding quality and capability of representing your […]
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Pros and cons of using Multimodal Transportation
As the name already implies, multimodal transportation is when a freight forwarder uses more than one modal of transport to ship their customers’ goods from the origin to the final destination. This shipping method is usually chosen to make the […]
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Heavy lift cargo: Why you need an expert’s help to ship
Transporting heavy lift cargo demands thorough logistics planning and executing. If one of your customers needs to import or export large machine parts, industrial equipment, or any other out of gauge loads (with dimensions exceeding those of the container), finding […]
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Sea Freight: Why FOX Brasil has the complete solution that you need
Sea freight import and export operations are anything but simple. However, with FOX Brasil’s support, even the most complicated logistics demands will seem easy. We count on a team of experienced professionals that are ready to handle all kinds of […]
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Project Logistics
How to handle project cargo: 3 excellent tips
Project cargo operations present various challenges to a freight forwarder. Although every shipment has its own particularities, when it comes to transporting heavy loads, extra caution is required. For this reason, the companies that handle project cargo operations as part […]
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Project Logistics
Project cargo transportation: What are their particularities?
Handling project cargo transportation demands can be very challenging. The reason these kinds of operations are so complex is that they usually involve the movement of loads with peculiar characteristics. Whether a cargo exceeds in size, shape or weight, simply […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
Stakeholder management for freight forwarders
When it comes to handling integrated logistics demands, there can be several stakeholders involved in the same project. And in order for the operation to be successful, a forwarder must have stakeholder management skills and create a positive relationship with […]
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Cargo Insurance: Why do you need a partner who offers it?
When transporting your goods, whether using road, air or sea freight, they will be exposed to several risks. Even with the assistance of a reliable freight forwarding partner, there are many external factors that can interfere with the progress of […]
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How can FOX Brasil help you with Time Critical Deliveries?
When handling shipments that have urgency in reaching their final destination, it is necessary to count on the assistance of a freight forwarder that offers Time Critical Deliveries. At FOX Brasil, we have a dedicated staff to take care of […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
The key competencies for logistics professionals
The freight forwarding company in charge of a specific logistics operation plays an essential role in guaranteeing its effectiveness. For this reason, it is really important to choose well the partner you will be working with. And more than that […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
International Trade Compliance: tips for successful customs procedures
International trade compliance stands for the terms and conditions that should rule all trade between two or more countries. A compliance usually includes lending, classification, trade risk determination, and the payment of duty or taxes involved in the transaction. Different countries […]
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5 things you must know about logistics planning
Managing logistics processes is a vital part of every business’ routine. And in order to be successful, a company’s logistics planning should be as organized and aligned as possible. After all, the attention given to each step of your logistics […]
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Artificial Intelligence’s effect on logistics and supply chain
With the evolution of technology, several artificial intelligence (AI) systems that facilitate supply chain management have become available in the logistics industry. And in order to ensure a higher productivity scale and that all processes are running smoothly, more and […]
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FOX Brasil: Customized Cargo Engineering Solutions
By being one of Brazil’s leading project cargo specialists, at FOX Brasil we understand the importance of conducting Cargo Engineering surveys and analysis before executing a complex logistics operation. One of our biggest aims is to guarantee the safety of […]
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Project Logistics
FOX Project Logistics: Brazilian Experts in Project Cargo
Managing project logistics demands effectively require the assistance of a specialized team with wide experience in conducting this kind of operation. In other words, although the logistics market may seem saturated, with many options of freight forwarders available in each […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
Risk Management Strategies for Freight Forwarders
Freight forwarders are an integral part of the supply chain and global trade. Without their assistance, operation flow becomes complex and is likely to go wrong. This is perhaps the most important reason to count on the assistance of a […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
How to increase business opportunities in logistics events?
Networking is unquestionably one of the most important practices to increase business opportunities in logistics. Its relevance in this segment is mainly due to the constant need that freight forwarders have to develop partnerships that can represent their customers’ cargo […]
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FOX Brasil: Member of the most important Project Cargo Networks
For being one of the most exceptional project cargo specialists in Brazil, FOX Brasil is constantly searching for ways to provide customers with competitive and integrated solutions for their project logistics demands. As part of this effort, we belong to […]
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The Pros and Cons of FCL & LCL Shipments
Do you know what FCL and LCL shipments are? These terms are one of the most used among shippers and logistics professionals. Each of them refers to a specific type of freight, as you can see below! Full Container Load […]
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5 tips to reduce international freight costs
Freight forwarders often assume that the price they pay for the international transportation of goods is standard in the market and won’t change much from one partner to the other. However, choosing the right partners can actually reduce your international […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
The best talent retention practices in the supply chain segment
Talent retention is one of the most essential facets of running a successful logistics business. In case you are unfamiliar with this term, it basically consists of the ability a company has to maintain its employees over time, ensuring low turnover […]
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FOX Brasil: Complete Integrated Logistics Solutions
On a previous post, we have already talked about the concept of Integrated Logistics and the advantages of counting with a partner that offers it as part of their services. Click here to check it out! Now, it is time […]
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Why choose partners that offer integrated logistics?
Integrated logistics is, without a doubt, one of the most used terms among logistics professionals when describing the services offered by their company or highlighting their differentials in the market. And its concept does not differ much from the original […]
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What is big data and why should you care?
Big Data has never been so used as it is in the current days. This term refers to collecting and processing all the database related to a company’s activities and operations. Generally, this is done through specialized software, which is […]
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Project Logistics
Biomass Power Plant Turn Key Project by FOX Brasil
With a department exclusively dedicated for the development of project logistics solutions, FOX Brasil is structured to give all the support that our customers and partners need to effectively handle any operations of this kind. We aim to be your […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
Project Cargo: How to partner with the right companies?
Project cargo operations require counting on the assistance of freight forwarders with specialized expertise in conducting this kind of transport. Only by doing so, you will have the peace of mind of knowing that your cargo is being handled by […]
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FOX Brasil Project Logistics at the Break Bulk Americas 2018
As part of FOX Brasil Project Logistics department’s constant effort to network and be ahead of all the trends available in this industry, we will be participating as expositors at the Break Bulk Americas 2018, the largest exhibition for the project cargo […]
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Ocean Freight: Fox Brasil offers innovative and precise operations
Being independent freight forwarders, we know how important it is for companies in this segment to find reliable international partners to take care of their cargo’s shipping overseas. For this reason, as part of FOX Brasil’s areas of expertise, we […]
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When is ocean freight the best modal for my cargo?
Ocean Freight is the most common modal of worldwide cargo transportation. There are many factors that explain its popularity, such as low costs and the possibility to consolidate. However, with so many factors to consider, forwarders are often unsure whether […]
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Brazil imports and exports: the main challenges in 2018
With a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately USD 2.3 trillion, Brazil is by far the biggest economy in Latin America and is also part of the most important ones in the world. When it comes to commodities, the country […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
What are the top negotiation skills for managers?
There are no doubts that advanced negotiation skills for managers and other professionals are one of the key aspects that guarantee a business’ success. In the logistics segment, this affirmation is even more accurate, seeing that as a b2b […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
Looking for a reliable freight forwarder? Here’s what you need to know
Finding reliable logistics partners to work with is one of the main challenges a freight forwarder face in the current days. However, establishing these collaborations is a must for any businesses looking for a way to expand their services’ reach […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
7 powerful customer service skills your partners should master
Establishing partnerships with companies that offer good customer service is a must for every b2b that wishes to have a successful performance in the market. However, in logistics, this is even more important. That is, when searching for a freight […]
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FOX Brasil: See in details our complete air freight solutions
At FOX Brasil, we go beyond the functions of a conventional freight forwarder, offering complete, unabridged solutions to attend each one of our partners’ logistics needs. As part of our full range of services, we have all the know-how necessary to […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
What are the advantages and disadvantages of air freight?
When in need of moving your customers’ goods overseas, the price is not the only factor to be considered in order to choose the right partner to work with. There are several other key aspects that can help you define […]
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FOX Brasil Tips for Freight Forwarders
It’s beyond the price: 6 tips to help you find the right freight forwarder
Choosing the right freight forwarder to partner with can be quite a hard task. Although every agents’ goal is to find a company that offers high-quality solutions at a competitive price in the country they are sending or receiving cargo […]
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