Key Points
- Our own contract and booking window at Qingdao for the South America East coast — direct booking for better space and rate security.
- Covers Brazil Santos, Paranagua, Rio de Janeiro and Argentina Buenos Aires and more.
- Chemicals, building materials and special cargo can be handled, and inland points like Asuncion (Paraguay) are covered.
1. Our own east-coast contract, full carrier resources
The South America East coast is our own contracted lane at Qingdao, with direct and transshipment resources from CMA, MSC, COSCO, ONE, PIL, YML, EMC, HMM, ZIM and MSK. It is our own booking window — better space, rate and peak-season reliability, not resold space.
2. Main Brazil ports and transit times
Brazil is the main east-coast market, covering Santos, Paranagua, Navegantes, Itapoa, Rio de Janeiro, Itaguai, Suape, Salvador, Pecem and Manaus, with both direct and transshipment options.
- Brazil Santos: MSC direct about 45 days, ONE about 50 days.
- Covers south Brazil (Santos, Paranagua, Navegantes) and north Brazil (Suape, Salvador, Pecem, Manaus).
- Direct and transshipment options based on cargo and timing.
3. Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay
Beyond Brazil, the east coast covers Argentina Buenos Aires, La Plata, Rosario, Zarate, Uruguay Montevideo, and inland points like Asuncion in Paraguay.
- Argentina Buenos Aires: about 50 days.
- Covers Montevideo (Uruguay) and Asuncion (inland Paraguay).
4. Special cargo and destination charges
Chemicals, building materials and special cargo can be handled, but confirm documents and carrier acceptance in advance. Destination charges and clearance at some Brazil and Argentina ports vary, so confirm them when requesting a quote.
FAQ
How long is transit to Brazil Santos?
MSC direct is about 45 days, ONE about 50 days; actual sailings may vary. Direct or transshipment options can be chosen by timing.
Is the east coast your own contract?
Yes, the South America East coast is our own contract and booking window at Qingdao — our own booking — with an edge in space, rate and peak-season reliability.