This paper identified key practices or procedures performed by the Brazilian government, which slow or delay the import of containerized cargo through the Port of Santos. The research was conducted in two phases: (1) the identification of the main logistics routes and border procedures and (2) the identification of the interrelation between physical and bureaucratic flows. The analysis focuses on customs procedures, which include nationalization and its preliminary or complementary procedures. Multiple procedures and practices were shown to cause delays and retention of containerized cargo, possibly due to nationalization.
Clearance procedures; Containerized cargos; Time
