Manaus, Brazil
Sea freight in Manaus
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Manaus, via Port of Manaus. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Manaus
- AirportManaus Eduardo Gomes
MAO - SeaportPort of ManausAmazon river
Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) is the main air gateway for the Amazon region and an important cargo airport, because much of the input material for the Manaus Free Trade Zone arrives by air. Components from Asia and other regions are flown in, often via São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) or Viracopos (VCP), and finished goods are flown or shipped to the rest of Brazil. By water, the Port of Manaus on the Rio Negro is reached by ocean-going vessels and barges via the Amazon river, connecting the city with the Atlantic and with Belém.
Manaus has no reliable all-weather road link to southern Brazil: the BR-319 towards Porto Velho is largely unpaved, and the BR-174 runs north to Boa Vista and Venezuela. Most freight therefore moves by air, by river barge or by coastal shipping combined with river transport. We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Manaus area and the Industrial District, and plan multimodal routings by air, river and road.
Operational logistics facts for Manaus
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) | Electronic components, motorcycle parts, general cargo | Main air cargo gateway for the Amazon region |
| Manaus Free Trade Zone (SUFRAMA) | Electronics, motorcycles, air conditioners | Tax and customs incentives for manufacturers in the zone |
| Port of Manaus (Rio Negro) | River and ocean shipping via the Amazon | Water access for heavy cargo where roads are limited |
Industries in Manaus and how we support them
The Manaus Free Trade Zone, administered by SUFRAMA, is one of Brazil's main manufacturing centres for consumer electronics, motorcycles, air conditioners and two-wheeler components. Plants in the Manaus Industrial District rely on imported components and work with tight production schedules, which makes air freight a central part of their supply chain. Ziem Logistics supports them with air freight on our own air waybills via MAO, Next Flight Out for line-down components and On-Board Courier for hand-carried parts. Customs clearance, including the specific requirements of the free trade zone, is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
FCL and LCL via Port of Manaus
Full containers are booked directly with the shipping line; for smaller volumes we use LCL consolidation services. Pre-carriage from Manaus to Port of Manaus, or on-carriage after arrival, is arranged by road or rail as part of the same booking.
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 port is used for sea freight to and from Manaus?
Usually Port of Manaus. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.