Brazil
Air freight, sea freight and customs in Campinas
Viracopos in Campinas is one of Brazil's largest cargo terminals, with a strong focus on imports.
Services in Campinas
- Air freight in CampinasAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Sea freight in CampinasFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in CampinasImport and export clearance by our in-house customs teams in 8 countries and by partner teams in the Ziem network.
Airports, seaports and connections in Campinas
- AirportViracopos
VCP - SeaportPort of Santos
Viracopos International Airport (VCP) in Campinas is one of Brazil's largest air cargo terminals, with a strong focus on imports and bonded storage, and it is a hub for Azul's domestic network. São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is reached by road via the Bandeirantes or Anhanguera highways and adds further international capacity. For sea freight, Campinas is served by the Port of Santos, reached by road through the São Paulo metropolitan area, while dry ports in the Campinas region allow containers to be cleared inland.
The Bandeirantes and Anhanguera highways link Campinas with São Paulo and the interior of the state, while the Dom Pedro I highway runs east to the Paraíba Valley and the Dutra corridor to Rio. The Santos Dumont highway connects Viracopos with Indaiatuba and Sorocaba. We arrange pick-up and delivery across the Campinas metropolitan region, including Paulínia, Hortolândia, Sumaré, Indaiatuba and Jundiaí.
Industries in Campinas and how we support them
The Campinas region combines technology and research with heavy industry. The state university Unicamp and telecom research institutes anchor a cluster of IT, telecoms and electronics companies, while pharmaceutical and chemical plants operate in the surrounding municipalities. Paulínia hosts a large Petrobras refinery and a petrochemical complex. Many of these companies import components, laboratory equipment and active ingredients by air. Ziem Logistics supports them with air freight on our own air waybills via VCP, Next Flight Out for urgent parts and On-Board Courier for hand-carried items. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
Operational logistics facts for Campinas
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Viracopos International Airport (VCP) | Imports, bonded storage, pharma and electronics | Large cargo terminal next to the Campinas industrial area |
| Campinas technology and research cluster | IT, telecoms, electronics, laboratories | Urgent equipment by Next Flight Out or On-Board Courier |
| Paulínia petrochemical complex | Refining, chemicals, industrial spare parts | Technical spares and chemicals classified before shipment |
Customs clearance in Brazil
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Brazil is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from Brazil we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Brazil need a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex.
Frequently asked questions
Why route imports for Campinas via VCP instead of GRU?
VCP is located in Campinas itself and has a large import cargo terminal, so goods for the region avoid long trucking through São Paulo. GRU remains useful when its flight schedule fits better. We compare both for each booking.
Can you fly electronics and laboratory equipment into Campinas on your own air waybills?
Yes. Ziem Logistics has direct airline access and issues its own air waybills for shipments to VCP. We plan packaging and airline acceptance for sensitive equipment before departure.
Do you collect exports from Paulínia, Hortolândia and Indaiatuba?
Yes. We arrange pick-up across the Campinas region with trusted road partners and deliver to the VCP or GRU cargo terminal. Cut-off times are confirmed with every booking.
Who clears imports arriving at Viracopos?
Clearance with Receita Federal do Brasil is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. We prepare the shipment data, the declaration is filed in Siscomex on that basis, and you deal only with Ziem Logistics.
Can goods be stored under bond at VCP before clearance?
Yes. Viracopos is a bonded customs area where imported goods can remain until the declaration is filed and released. Storage charges apply, so we prepare the documents in advance to keep the time in storage short.
Do pharma imports to Campinas need ANVISA approval?
Medicines, active ingredients and many medical and laboratory products need ANVISA approval or registration, and the import must match it. We check these requirements during tariff classification, before the goods ship.