E-commerce has never been so strong, but there is one detail that few consumers notice when completing an online purchase: the journey that the products take to reach their hands. The carrier shown in the tracking is not always the same one that makes the final delivery. In Brazil, where logistics face challenges of continental distances and complex infrastructure, thecargo reshipmentIt became a key piece in maintaining agile and accessible deliveries.
The practice ofreshipmentIt occurs when a carrier hands over the cargo to another company specialized in a specific segment of the delivery. This system allows products from large centers to reach smaller cities more efficiently and economically. And when we talk about e-commerce,everything that cannot be sent by mail — such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, and even sofas- depends on this process to be delivered.
Many people don't know, but if you bought a wardrobe from a company in São Paulo and live in the interior of Mato Grosso, for example, it's quite likely that your goods went through two or three carriers before reaching your home.explainCélio Martins, New Projects Manager at Transvias, the largest transportation guide in Brazil.
Partial loads: the secret behind logistical efficiency
In addition to redistribution, one of the main allies of e-commerce is transportation ofpartial loadsThis model allows multiple companies to share the same space in a truck, optimizing routes and costs. For retailers, it means that selling a single sofa to a customer in Manaus can be feasible without having to halt operations due to logistical issues.
LTL freight is a game-changer for small and medium-sized companies that sell online. If it was previously unfeasible to send just one product to another state, today it is possible because carriers can consolidate shipments and optimize routes.adds Martins.
Transvias: the compass of road transport in Brazil
While redistribution and less-than-truckload shipping are invisible to consumers, for companies in the sector, this machinery must operate with precision. That's where the role of theTransvias, a leading platform connecting carriers and shippers across Brazil.
Through theprinted and digital guide from Transviascompanies can findreliable logistics partners, reducing costs and ensuring faster deliveries. With over 8,000 registered carriers, the service facilitates everything from freight quoting to choosing the best distribution strategy.
Companies need to think strategically to reduce costs and improve delivery times. Connecting shippers with specialized carriers on the right route can make all the difference. Re-dispatch and consolidated cargo are essential solutions to keep e-commerce running in Brazil.Martins finishes.
With the growth of online shopping and the increasing demand for fast deliveries, understanding the journey of products to end consumers has ceased to be just an operational detail—and has become a competitive advantage for companies that know how to leverage logistics to their benefit.
