:: ASTEC BRASIL - Assessoria Aduaneira

We take this opportunity to introduce ASTEC  BRASIL LTD., we strive to provide top quality service that does not need to be expensive. Whatever your transportation needs, we have the means to provide you with an outstanding service. We are eagerly interested in handling your inbound shipments into BRASIL through the port of SANTOS. We provide the following destination services; clearing and forwarding agents, de-consolidation, shipping agents, logistics providers, household goods forwarders, customs clearance, breakbulk and project handling.

We have over 25 years experience conducting the business of de-consolidation for NVOCC's as well as shipping agency. Our devoted and professionally trained team provides expertise in the handling of all goods, especially those shipped under the terms, Door to Door. ASTEC BRASIL  has provided high quality services to satisfied customer's since our inception, every client is unique and we pride ourselves on our flexibility.  We specialize in the handling of groupage containers, and our employees are committed to the expert handling of your goods, provide a secure environment for unloading and arranging delivery in a safe and timely fashion to almost any destination in BRASIL.

Our knowledgeable team takes the time to understand each client requirements and find the solution that best meets their need. We offer a more personalized service to overseas and local customers, offerring services  for both LCL & FCL shipments. In today's global marketplace, geographic boundaries no longer dictates our market. Customers can be anywhere, and are everywhere. We beleive in going the extra mile for both our existing and prospective clients. Our priority is to build secure customer relationships based on trust, value and satisfaction. We offer quality service not only to you, but to your clients.

A large volume of our containerized and unitized shipments are as follows:   
Industrial Machinery, Goods and Equipment  
Electronic Supplies, Computers and Equipment 
Mechanical Parts and Equipment 
Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Chemicals 
Household Goods and Personal Effects 
General Merchandise
By employing a personal approach, Astec Brasil draws on several years of specialized expertise and will work closely with you to develop solutions that take time and cost requirements into consideration. As a company, we have never lost sight of the attributes our clients value most: 
Personalizes service 
Reliability 
Innovative thinking 
Extreme didication to customer satisfaction 
Astec Brasil is affiliated will the following international organizations and authorities:
Member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA). 
Freight Network Corporation (FNC). 
Member of the International Air Transports Assossiation ( IATA )

Our Location:
In an effort to provide a secure location in close proximity the major shipping area, we have located our office in São Paulo across from the  Santos Port Terminal, and a few minutes from the Guarulhos International Airport. 
Please do not hesitate to contact us, our staff stands ready to provide you with excellent customer service. For all shipments destined to Brasil, you are assured professional service. 
You will receive:
Pre-alerts to facilitate Custom's pre-clearance of FCL shipments. 
Notification of actual arrival (telephoned and faxed) 
De-consolidation of LCL Groupage Containers within 48hrs of arrival. 
Validation - Cargo Release 
If you do not have a Customs Broker, we are sinse 1982.
We offer our Consignors and Consignees:
Competitive Rates. 
Documentation services and coordination with local Authorities.  
Shipping Advice and Consultation. 
Take Delivery of Goods and Issue Relevant Documents. 
Monitor the Movement of your Goods. 
Arrange Multimodal Transportation, as needed. 
Marine Insurance. 
Ensure Compliance with Dangerous Goods Regulation & IMDG Codes 
Attend to Foreign Exchange Transaction 
We pride ourselves on excellence and are committed to providing an efficient and friendly service and hope that the above information gives you a detailed description of our local operations.