Tarifaço influencia a logística brasileira, mas pode ser bom, diz especialista Tariffs influence Brazilian logistics, but could be beneficial, expert says

Companies worldwide are closely monitoring the escalating trade tensions, which appear far from ending, with the United States imposing tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese products, and China retaliating with similarly high tariffs, of 125%, on American goods. A total of 180 countries are being affected by these measures. Tariffs Commercial announcements made at the beginning of April by US President Donald Trump. Brazil was not unscathed, experiencing 10% tariffs on some sectors and 25% tariffs on domestic steel, a key material that the country exports to the Americans.

Selv om Brasil hadde en av de laveste satsene, er reaksjonen i verdikjeden reell og påvirker den brasilianske logistikken. I bilindustrien, for eksempel, er produsenter som Stellantis, som eier merkene Chrysler, Jeep og Dodge, The translation of "paralisou" in Portuguese depends heavily on the context. There isn't a single direct equivalent in all cases. Please provide the sentence containing "paralisou" so I can give the most accurate and natural translation. Temporarily (until the end of April), the production lines of your factories in Mexico and Canada are being halted. This decision could also affect US plants that supply components to these facilities.

According to the emergency logistics specialist, Marcelo Zeferino, CCO of Prestex, the truth is that the industry as a whole has sounded the alarm on both fronts: "On one hand, Brazil's largest partner for the sale of industrial products is the USA, and with a 10% rate, competitiveness must be lost. On the other hand, Brazil's biggest competitor, China, could divert its production to Brazil, further intensifying competition in the domestic market," he explains.

According to the specialist, within this "board" are the logistics operators that transport cargo, components, parts, machinery, grains, medicines, clothing, and consumer goods. "The true impact of this scenario will only be measured when prices stabilize. At that point, the uncertainty weakens the industry and harms the market, which doesn't know if it needs to be more aggressive and build up stock or wait, hoping for a drop in tariffs in the near future," notes the executive of... Please provide the Portuguese text you want translated. "Prestex" on its own doesn't provide anything to translate..

But for Marcelo Zeferino, it's necessary to see the glass half full and turn difficulty into opportunity. He recalls that in the automotive sector, China doesn't have a factory in Brazil, and the logistics of parts, components, machinery, the so-called logistics of Reservedeler (Spare parts management) will become much more relevant. "One thing is certain: stock will be even more Just in timeRichiedendo una logistica più personalizzata e incisiva, con alte prestazioni, per garantire alla catena una flessibilità nell'assistenza. Alcune aziende americane stanno persino anticipando gli acquisti di prodotti manifatturieri dal Brasile. Le aziende di logistica che saranno pronte ad affrontare le esigenze urgenti, saranno in prima linea", sottolinea il CCO.

Spesialisert innen B2B-kriselogistikk, med 22 års erfaring på markedet, Please provide the Portuguese text you want translated. "Prestex" on its own doesn't provide anything to translate. Betjener alle segmenter og følger nøye bevegelsene til brikkene i dette strategiske kommersielle sjakkspillet innen industrien. "Vi har allerede varslingsfly og forhåndsdefinerte strategier for å raskt møte bedriftenes behov. De neste ukene vil bli avgjørende," konkluderer han.

A Prestex's choice of air freight is due to its speed, security, global coverage, the possibility of alternative routes, and rigorous security procedures, which minimize the risk of loss and damage. The executive notes that air freight's share in domestic cargo transport is still around 31%, while it reaches 61% internationally.

Certo é que o setor logístico e a agilidade na entrega desempenham um papel fundamental nos negócios das empresas e no desenvolvimento econômico do país, refletindo no Produto Interno Bruto (PIB) e na geração de emprego. Segundo a Associação Brasileira de Operadores Logísticos (ABOL), o setor representa... 1,8% The national GDP and is responsible for 2.3% of the total employed population in the country.

The final analysis of the Prestex executive is that the tariff increase presents both challenges and substantial opportunities for Brazilian logistics. "Strategic vision, combined with technology, flexibility, and the ability to adapt quickly, can elevate Brazil to a key role in global logistics, capturing the benefits of a changing economic environment," concludes Marcelo Zeferino.