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Air freight, sea freight and customs in Joinville
The Joinville region in Santa Catarina is known for metalworking and electric motors.
Services in Joinville
- Air freight in JoinvilleAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Sea freight in JoinvilleFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in JoinvilleImport 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 Joinville
- AirportNavegantes
NVT - AirportJoinville
JOI - SeaportItajaí and São Francisco do Sul
Ministro Victor Konder International Airport in Navegantes (NVT), on the coast south of Joinville, is the main cargo airport for northern Santa Catarina. Joinville–Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport (JOI) serves mainly domestic flights, and Florianópolis (FLN) and Curitiba (CWB) are further options. For international air freight, many lanes connect via São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) or Viracopos (VCP). By sea, the region has several container ports close together: Itajaí and Portonave in Navegantes on the Itajaí river, Itapoá on Babitonga Bay and São Francisco do Sul.
The BR-101 runs along the Santa Catarina coast, linking Joinville with Itajaí, Navegantes and Florianópolis to the south and with Curitiba to the north via the BR-376. The BR-280 connects São Francisco do Sul with Joinville, Jaraguá do Sul and the interior. We arrange pick-up and delivery across northern Santa Catarina, including Joinville, Jaraguá do Sul, Araquari and Blumenau.
Industries in Joinville and how we support them
Joinville is Santa Catarina's largest industrial city, known for metalworking, foundries, compressors and plastics. Tupy operates large iron foundries in Joinville, refrigeration compressors and plastic pipes are produced there, and WEG manufactures electric motors and drives in nearby Jaraguá do Sul. BMW builds cars in Araquari. Textile companies around Blumenau add demand. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight on our own air waybills, Next Flight Out for line-down parts, On-Board Courier for critical components and FCL or LCL via Itajaí, Navegantes, Itapoá or São Francisco do Sul. 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 Joinville
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Navegantes Airport (NVT) | General cargo, industrial parts | Cargo airport serving northern Santa Catarina |
| Itajaí, Portonave, Itapoá and São Francisco do Sul | FCL and LCL to and from Asia, Europe and the Americas | Several container ports within short trucking distance of Joinville |
| Joinville and Jaraguá do Sul industry | Foundries, compressors, electric motors, plastics | Machinery and spares cleared in one shipment file |
| Araquari automotive plant | Car production and suppliers | Urgent parts by Next Flight Out or On-Board Courier |
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
Which airport do you use for Joinville, NVT, JOI or São Paulo?
It depends on the routing. NVT handles cargo for the region, JOI is mainly domestic, and many international lanes connect via GRU or VCP. We choose per shipment and confirm cut-off and arrival details with every booking.
Can you get urgent parts to a plant in Joinville or Jaraguá do Sul?
Yes. We book Next Flight Out with customs data prepared in advance, or send an On-Board Courier who hand-carries the part to the plant. Road delivery from the airport is arranged with trusted partners.
Do you ship electric motors or machinery parts from Santa Catarina on your own air waybills?
Yes. Ziem Logistics has direct airline access and issues its own air waybills for exports from Santa Catarina. Heavy items are checked against airline limits before booking.
Who clears imports arriving at Itajaí, Itapoá or NVT?
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.
Which Santa Catarina port should we use for imports to Joinville?
Itapoá and São Francisco do Sul are closest to Joinville, while Itajaí and Portonave have additional services. The choice depends on the shipping line and the schedule. We compare options when we quote, and clearance takes place at the port of entry.
What does an importer in Santa Catarina need?
The importer needs a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex. Some goods also need approvals from other authorities. Clearance depends on complete and consistent documents, which we review with you before departure.