Ship Spares Logistics & Customs Coordination in Brazil
From shipment planning to onboard delivery, we coordinate your ship spares logistics through one point of contact.
Freight In, Cleared, Onto the Deck
Getting a spare part to the vessel means connecting the shipment, customs requirements and the vessel’s changing schedule. Costa Maritime coordinates these steps through one point of contact, from shipment planning to onboard delivery.
We support owners, managers and charterers across vessel types, including vessels operating on time charter in Brazil.
- Inbound shipments and onboard delivery
- Collection from vessels and outbound logistics
- Repair-and-return arrangements
- Storage and coordination with the vessel’s itinerary
Freight & Clearance
Get it here, get it cleared- Ship Spares Logistics
- Air Freight Coordination
- Sea Freight Coordination
- Courier Shipment Follow-up
- Customs Clearance
- Bonded Cargo Handling
- Spare Parts in Transit
- AWB, B/L & Courier Follow-up
- Dangerous Goods Handling
Delivery & Coordination
Onto the vessel- Airport-to-Port Logistics
- Bonded Trucking
- Last-Mile Delivery
- Onboard Delivery
- Collection Onboard
- Return Onboard
- Export of Ship Spares
- Temporary Storage & Warehousing
- Consignee / Notify Party Support
Customs Procedures for Ship Spares in Brazil
We assess the applicable customs procedure against the shipment, documentation and intended movement.
| Procedure / declaration | What it covers | Shipment planning |
|---|---|---|
| DTADeclaração de Trânsito Aduaneiro | Customs transit for eligible cargo covered by an international transport document. | We check the shipment documents and authorized movement before arranging transport. |
| DTTDeclaração de Trânsito de Transferência | Customs transit for specified transfers without an international transport document, including eligible ship spares and materials. | We confirm that the goods and proposed transfer meet the DTT conditions. |
| DIDeclaração de Importação | An import declaration used where applicable to the customs procedure; it is not a transit declaration. | We establish the required declaration and tax treatment for the shipment. |
| Temporary AdmissionAdmissão Temporária | Temporary entry of eligible goods under the conditions of the applicable regime. | We assess the intended use and return arrangements for tools or equipment before dispatch. |
| Customs WarehousingEntreposto Aduaneiro | A customs regime allowing eligible goods to be stored with suspension of specified import taxes. | We check whether the regime and an authorized facility suit the shipment and vessel schedule. |
Green, Yellow, Red, Grey
For imports processed through a DI, customs risk analysis determines the inspection channel. We prepare the documents, follow up on customs requirements and keep the delivery plan updated.
Automatic customs clearance, with documentary and physical checks normally waived. Customs may still require checks.
Documentary review before clearance; customs may also require a physical check.
Documentary review and physical inspection before clearance.
Documentary and physical checks, plus investigation of indications of fraud.
Transit declarations follow their own controls. The channel alone does not determine when the parts will reach the vessel.
How Your Spares Reach the Gangway
Freight Coordination & Tracking
Air, sea or courier coordination, including AWB, B/L or courier tracking follow-up. We can arrange freight or monitor shipments booked by your nominated forwarder.
Customs Clearance
We establish the customs procedure, prepare the required documents and follow the shipment through the applicable checks and release requirements.
Last-Mile to Onboard
Bonded trucking, delivery to the gangway and onboard handover, with sign-off in hand.
Rooted in Recife and Suape. Connected Across Brazil.
Recife and Suape are at the centre of our operations. Our team mobilizes across Northeast Brazil, while vetted partners extend our service coverage to other Brazilian ports.
Our service portfolio is available at both Recife and Suape. We confirm the arrangements for each assignment according to the vessel, scope and local operating requirements.
Working somewhere else in Brazil? Just ask.
Spare Parts Clearance in Brazil, Answered
Can Costa Maritime handle spares for an overseas owner or manager?
How quickly can urgent air-freight spares reach the vessel?
Can I use an ATA Carnet to send ship spares to Brazil?
What happens if spare parts arrive before the vessel?
What do you need to arrange onboard delivery of ship spares?
Send Your Shipment Details
Share the vessel name, intended port, ETA, parts description and available shipping documents. We will review the requirements and advise on the next steps.