A Asia Shipping, Brazilian multinational specialized in cargo integration, announced a 50% growth in the first half of this year, in comparison to the same period of the previous year. The movement of cargo increased by 73.311 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in the first six months of 2023 to 112.970 TEUs in the same period of 2024. This growth was driven by the increase in Brazilian imports, especially in the electronics sector, automobiles, solar panels, polymers and pneumatic products
"The segments that grew above average include a 34% increase in electronics sales in Brazil", reflecting the higher consumption of these items in the first half, analyze Rafael Dantas, commercial director of Asia Shipping. Sales of imported cars also saw a significant increase of 235%, according to data from the Brazilian Association of Importers and Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles (Abeifa)
Dantas also highlights the continuous growth of the solar energy sector. "The climate crisis imposes more sustainable strategies", and the adoption of clean and renewable energy sources is only expected to grow, affirms
Due to the global geopolitical scenario, the air transport mode became the most important for the company in the semester. Geopolitical difficulties are affecting maritime transport. In the second semester, the air mode tends to heat up even more, reveals Dantas. Issues such as the war in the Red Sea and the droughts in Panama are major challenges, and in those moments, we help our clients make smarter decisions for their businesses, adds
Agility in Imports
To improve the efficiency of operations, Asia Shipping recently acquired part of the startup Dati, now offering a cloud-based platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The solution automates almost 87% of the import routines, from order tracking to delivery of the cargo, allowing the importer and exporter full visibility of their operations on a single screen
With scenario analyses, technology assists in strategic decision-making and offers integration with enterprise management systems (ERPs). "The client can now carry out the clearance digitally on a single platform", receiving all the information in one place. All suppliers in the logistics chain can be integrated into this system, complements Dantas
