One point of contact for the entire logistics chain.
BRA.X brings together, under a single brand, decades of national and international logistics operations. From ocean freight to customs clearance, from warehousing to large-scale projects, with integrated management and a single counterpart.
The entire chain, under one coordination
Every stage is executed by specialised teams. Coordination, planning and accountability for the outcome stay with BRA.X.
International ocean freight
FCL, LCL, breakbulk and project cargo. Route, carrier and regime chosen in line with the tax planning of the operation.
International air freight
For what cannot wait: a spare part on hold, a contractual deadline at risk, a production line under threat.
Domestic and international road freight
Pick-up, distribution and border crossing across Mercosur, backed by more than thirty years in the modal.
Customs clearance
Tariff classification, licences, agency approvals and clearance. Compliance decided before shipment, not at the port.
Warehousing and inventory management
Bonded and general warehousing, inventory control and scheduled release according to the needs of the operation.
Foreign trade consulting
Import model, corporate structure, special regimes and risk analysis before the cargo moves.
In international trade, cheap gets expensive later
The real differentiator in international logistics is not the lowest freight rate or the best negotiated tariff. It is technical knowledge, hands-on experience and the ability to anticipate problems before they appear.
A small mistake generates costs far above any savings obtained in transport. An apparently cheap operation becomes extremely expensive once delays, customs holds, regulatory requirements or planning failures show up.
Our greatest asset is the know-how accumulated over decades of national and international operations. Our team identifies risks before they materialise, structures operations safely and, when the unexpected happens, acts fast to reduce impact within the law.
More than moving cargo, our job is to protect our clients' operations.
Anticipate
Map what can go wrong while there is still time to change the structure of the operation.
Structure
Define model, regime and documentation so the operation is compliant from day one.
React
When the unexpected hits, have the network, the technical reading and a legal path to solve it fast.
The kind of problem we solve
Not every challenge in international logistics is foreseen in the process. Many arise from interpretation, miscommunication, conflicting interests and unexpected situations. That is where experience decides the outcome.
Two vessels of rebar without mandatory certification
Certification is issued at the mill, production was already complete, and conventional regularisation was impossible. The alternatives were to return or to destroy the cargo.
US$ 70 million preserved
Read the full casesA contractual requirement met across multiple jurisdictions
The contract required imported material. The best approved product was made in Brazil. We structured the operation lawfully, coordinating distinct customs regimes.
Contract met, best product delivered
Read the full casesAn informal payment that never existed
A machine held at port and a claim that release required an informal payment to an officer. We refused the premise, investigated the source, and the story fell apart.
Cargo released, zero misconduct
Read the full casesWhy hire BRA.X instead of contracting directly?
If a company can hire a carrier, a bonded terminal or a freight forwarder directly, why go through BRA.X? The answer has two parts.
Volume and relationships
Our operating volume and long-term supplier relationships frequently allow us to secure terms equal to or better than what a client would obtain negotiating alone.
Coordination of the whole chain
Our work starts after the contracting. We synchronise every stage to avoid delays, extra costs and operational failures. That is where the money is.
A small coordination failure costs far more than the savings from a cheaper supplier. A delay in picking up cargo turns into additional storage, demurrage, detention, fines or missed contractual deadlines. A single operational error usually costs more than the entire investment in specialised coordination.
Understanding people is part of logistics too
International logistics goes far beyond moving goods. It involves people, cultures, negotiations and different ways of doing business.
Our leadership is of Korean descent, grew up in Brazil and knows Brazilian culture, legislation and business practice in depth, without losing the discipline, commitment and planning that characterise Korean culture.
This allows us to support foreign companies throughout their setup and expansion in Brazil: not only in logistics, but in reading the Brazilian business environment, supporting expatriate executives, building relationships and structuring the processes required to operate efficiently.
Although we have deep experience with Korean companies, our work has never been limited to that segment. We serve Brazilian companies and multinationals across many sectors with the same technical standard.
Projects for some of the largest companies in the world
Along the way we have taken part in projects involving organisations such as those below, as well as many other national and international groups.
More important than listing projects is that many of the professionals and executives we worked with are still active in the market and can serve as references on our technical capability, professional conduct and quality of execution.
Bring us the complex operation
The earlier we come in, the cheaper it gets. Reviewing the structure before shipment is what separates a predictable operation from an expensive problem.