By Vicente Santos Jr.*
Attention with import and export of goods has always been critical to avoid problems in ports and customs. With a pandemic lasting over a year, this attention needed to be redoubled in the current scenario.
Several ports had activities halted, employees were dismissed, documentation was delayed, and chaos ensued. What was supposed to last a few days was extended, and only those who had a solid commercial structure, assets, and documentation up to date, were not harmed.
Bureaucracy, legislation complexity, transport and shipping costs, and delays in customs are challenges entrepreneurs face every day in Brazil. In times of coronavirus, these problems have multiplied. In this sense, it is essential to mention the importance of specialized customs assistance so transactions can be made without significant issues.
At the same time, data from the Brazilian government reveal the country has never exported as much as in recent months. The trade balance broke records in the first seven months of this year, with exports totaling USD 161.42 million. Imports have also increased compared to the same period last year, reaching USD 117.29 billion.
This outline demonstrates that, despite all the challenges, business people continue to invest in imports and exports, making the economic wheel turn. The markets for solar energy, import and export of food and beverages, medicines, cosmetics, and hospital products are among the segments with high demand in Brazil.
Seeking competitiveness, reducing logistics costs, understanding legislation and documentation are among the main factors that can lead to success for those who invest or want to invest in foreign trade.
At this time of economic upturn with the advancement of vaccination worldwide, it is imperative to be aware of these details. Specialized customs assistance, together with intelligent international logistics, reduces costs, facilitates the documentation process, and avoids inconvenience in the future. Knowing where and how to invest should be a business concern, in addition to having partners who know exactly when to act.
May the coming months be of growth and maintenance of the good numbers registered so far, so the sector can breathe a little easier and ensure positive results in the future.
*Vicente Santos Jr. has a degree in Foreign Trade Administration and is the operational director at Broker Comex
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
