In the first five months of 2025, the importing chinese products broke a record. From January to May, In 2024, Brazil imported US$ 29.5 billion in goods from China, compared to US$ 23.3 billion in the same period in 2024. This represents an increase of 26%.
This movement reinforces two essential points:
- China remains Brazil's main trading partner;
- For companies that already import large volumes, the competitive edge lies not only in external logistics capacity, but in how logistics within China are organized before the cargo is shipped to Brazil.
It is in this context that Afianci's China solutionsA robust logistics support structure that guarantees predictability, economy and flexibility for Brazilian importers.
Follow this article to find out how importing from China to Brazil is made even safer and easier with Afianci's robust logistics platform in China.
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What are Afianci's China Solutions?
China Solutions was born out of a joint venture between Afianci and Union Logistics, one of China's largest logistics operators, which serves global companies such as BYD and Ford.
This partnership has created an unprecedented structure for Brazilian foreign trade: For the first time, a national company now has its own multimodal storage and transportation infrastructure in China.
With logistics centers in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Nanchang, a fleet of 2,000 vehicles and more than 170,000 m² of warehouses, the operation offers Brazilian industries:
- more predictability about deadlines;
- standardization of processes;
- cost reduction;
- greater negotiating power at source.
It is this solid base that makes it possible to offer the complete operation that sets Afianci apart in the market:
- Collection from various suppliers.
- Strategic warehousing in logistics centers.
- Sorting and packing as required.
- Consolidation of loads from different suppliers.
- On-demand dispatch: only released when your company needs it.
- Final delivery, already aligned with the destination in Brazil.
All this accompanied by bilingual teams and integrated systems.
What benefits does your company gain?
With this internal structure, the importer gains much more than logistics:
- Greater negotiating power with Chinese suppliers, increasing volumes.
- Reduced storage costs, as storage in China can be up to 50% cheaper than in Brazil.
- Extended payment period (you only pay when the cargo is dispatched).
- Flexibility in stock management, releasing according to market demand.
- Predictability and security at every stage.
Differentials that make this operation unique
Afianci's robust internal structure in China consolidates a high-performance alliance to directly connect Asian suppliers with Brazilian companies.
Thus, it offers complete and integrated logistics solutions, with a physical presence in both China and Brazil, and competitive advantages that go far beyond cargo transportation.
Logistical structure
Offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Brazil.
More than 2,000 own vehicles integrated with road, rail and waterway modes.
More than 3,000 employees operating on China's main logistics routes.
Logistics centers with storage capacity of more than 170 thousand m², strategically located in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanchang and other cities.
Management technology (WMS)
With the Warehouse Management System (WMS), The entire import flow is integrated:
Real-time monitoring of the logistics chain.
Data centralization for quick decisions.
Agility and transparency at each stage.
This digitalization guarantees efficiency, security and customs compliance, critical factors in international operations.
International financing
Another differential is the access to international credit lines, with flexible conditions, a grace period of up to 12 months after shipment and financial predictability for the Brazilian importer.
Solutions for special loads
In addition to conventional cargo, Afianci also has extensive experience in transporting cargo with complex operations, such as commodities, raw materials and special projects, including Breakbulk, RO/RO and Heavy-lift operations, with dedicated logistics engineering and safety at every stage.
How does importing with Afianci work?
The customer journey is centralized and simplified. From collection at the supplier to arrival at the final destination, all stages are monitored by bilingual teams and integrated systems.
Understand how it all works:
Import logistics from China to Brazil: far beyond transportation
With Afianci, your company has a partner capable of guaranteeing predictability, reducing costs and accelerating results in international trade.
Going further with imports doesn't just depend on price. It depends on planning, presence in the Asian market and specialized support.
