Saudi Arabia has opened its market to flower imports from Brazil, but sales to Arab countries must overcome distance and cost challenges, says director of Ibraflor.
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A survey by fintech Vixtra showed the share of sea, air, and land shipping costs in the price of goods imported to Brazil in the last five years. After price hikes during the pandemic, maritime shipping costs decreased last year but rose again in December, impacted by geopolitical issues.
Companies are paying more for shipping their goods by sea to other countries. Freight transport to the Arab world has also gotten more expensive.
National Land Transport Agency enables the registration of carriers or self-employed professionals to be made online to reduce bureaucracy and simplify the process.
Brazil supplies grains to and imports fertilizer from the Middle East. This ensures smooth logistics when it comes to bulk shipping. Container shipping is a different beast, and problems arose as soon as the pandemic broke out.
Some 15.4 million passengers used the airport last year, from 14.8 million in 2018.
