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Craft Opens Hubs at Guarulhos and Viracopos Airports, Centralizing Import Cargo Transactions and Enabling More Competitive Rates.
Craft, a Brazilian multinational specializing in international consolidated cargo transportation, has announced the opening of new hubs at Guarulhos International Airport and Viracopos International Airport. These hubs aim to centralize import cargo transactions, offering more competitive rates and optimizing the logistics process.
With the inauguration of these strategic points, Craft expects to strengthen its operations in Brazil, concentrating the movement of external cargo for distribution or transfer to final destinations. These hubs facilitate efficient management of distribution centers, allowing for a more agile and effective logistics chain. Through this expansion, Craft aims to achieve new levels of operational efficiency and customer service.
Main Hub Structures in São Paulo and Campinas
São Paulo (SP) and at Viracopos Airport in Campinas (SP). This type of connection, which brings together various products and services, is already widely used in several countries and represents a fundamental strategic milestone for the company. It allows for the centralization and optimization of import and export operations in Brazil.
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The Craft hubs aggregate import cargo transactions, originating mainly from Asia, the United States, and Europe, centralizing them in Brazil for later distribution to destinations in Latin America. Previously, this required a shipment for each location, resulting in consolidated shipments of smaller volumes.
In this new system, the concentration of cargo in the hubs enables a larger volume of transport, allowing for more competitive rates. According to Gabriel Blasi, Craft’s air freight export manager, the multinational has always aimed to implement this flow to Brazil due to the significant volume of cargo in commercial negotiations.
Impact of the Federal Revenue Instruction
‘With the Federal Revenue instruction, issued in December 2022, we finally managed to make this project a reality. The greater the volume of cargo included in the hubs, the better the negotiation and the rates involved.
This advancement brings immediate benefits to imports and soon will also impact exports, considering the substantial volume of cargo from Latin America to other continents. The reliability of air freight stands out as one of its greatest advantages. Although departure times may be affected by weather conditions, the presence of daily flights significantly eases shipments.
A study by Mordor Intelligence reveals that the international consolidated cargo transportation segment has grown notably in Brazil, due to various benefits, such as greater agility and security in the movement of goods, in addition to access to 59 regular international destinations.
Infrastructure and Strategic Location of the Hubs
Guarulhos Airport, one of the busiest in Latin America, and Viracopos Airport were strategically chosen by Craft for the installation of the hubs because of their prime locations and adequate infrastructures for import and export operations. These distribution centers maximize flight volume and the number of destinations and origins served.
The construction of the new Viracopos Logistics Terminal was completed in April, making it the largest air cargo complex in Brazil. With a GLA (Gross Leasable Area) of 15,215 square meters and an occupancy rate of 48%, the facility has the capacity to process up to 9,500 tons per month, covering various types of import, export, domestic freight, and express shipment products.
Authorizations and Benefits of Hub Operations
The Federal Revenue instruction (ALF/GRU Ordinance No. 46, dated December 16, 2022, and ALF/GRU Ordinance No. 76, dated March 17, 2023), authorizing the airport for international transshipment, a type of airport exchange, was crucial for the operation of Craft’s cargo hub at both locations in São Paulo.
The company began its operations about six months ago, after a one-year approval process. This new configuration is available only for companies operating as cargo agents in Brazil that are duly authorized. It is essential that the Federal Revenue approves the authorization request to adopt the procedure.
Blasi emphasizes: ‘Craft has adapted perfectly to this structure, thanks to its excellent infrastructure and strong presence in Latin America.’ Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reveal that in August 2022, Latin America saw a 9% increase in freight volume compared to August 2021.
Growth and Future Expectations of Craft
This increase is primarily attributed to the offering of new routes and capacities. The survey by Mordor Intelligence estimates that the air freight industry in Latin America will grow from US$ 1.04 billion in 2024 to US$ 1.28 billion in 2029, with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 4.22% during this period.
For Craft customers, in addition to more competitive rates, the hub represents greater service availability and reduced transit time, enabling a shorter transit time. ‘Being a vast country, Brazil offers more routes and services compared to other countries in Latin America, such as Paraguay and Uruguay’, says Nathalia Bueno, Craft’s air import manager.
‘By concentrating cargo in Brazil and then distributing it to other destinations, Craft takes control and responsibility for the operation, delivering a solution with greater benefits than if countries dealt directly with airlines.’ The company has already noticed a significant increase in the volume of cargo to Paraguay in the last six months, with about 20 tons of import in 75 shipments to Guarulhos.
Solutions and Benefits Offered by Craft
With the hub, Craft hopes to strengthen its international operations, providing customers with a more efficient, competitive service with a greater reach of destinations. About Craft Craft is a Brazilian multinational specializing in international consolidated cargo transportation, focused on shipment consolidation and the negotiation of maritime, air, and land contracts.
Since its founding in 1997, Craft operates in 10 countries through 35 offices in South and North America. Its scalable solutions optimize the quality, frequency, and control of each shipment, connecting 1100 specialists to global networks specialized by mode.
It passes through maritime and land distribution centers in Asia, Europe, and the United States (LP Global and WSL), in addition to maintaining a close relationship with its clients and partners. Offering exclusive routes and services, only a neutral intermediary with large volume and flexibility can deliver. For more information, visit: www.craftmulti.com.
Source: © leticia.herenyi@tamer.com.br
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