What is cabotage
Cabotage is the transport of cargo by ship between ports in Brazil, the most efficient alternative for long distances, with lower costs, more safety and fewer emissions.
Aliança has operated cabotage for more than 75 years, connecting 15 Brazilian ports with regular liner services: our 8 vessels call at the ports on the same day every week. Your operation gains predictability to plan inventory, production and distribution.
Our solution is door to door: we pick up and deliver your cargo by truck at both ends, with the ship covering the long distance. All with a single contact, a single transport document and a single customer service team.
Want to see how it works in practice? Use the simulator below to see routes and lead times for your cargo.
Simulate your cargo’s route
Select the origin and destination to see the ports involved, the estimated transit time and the shipping deadlines for your cargo.
Book cabotage in just 3 steps
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Step 1
Request a quote
Tell us the product, origin, destination, size, weight and scope of the operation and receive a proposal tailored to your cargo.
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Step 2
Approve the proposal
Once the scope is defined, you approve the price of the service, valid for up to 3 months.
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Step 3
Choose the shipping week
With the proposal approved, just choose the ideal week: every week, on the same day, our ship sails to your destination.
It’s that simple: you choose the week, schedule the pickup and we take care of the rest.
Request a quoteBenefits of cabotage
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Lower costs
Cabotage offers competitive prices because it is a mode with high economies of scale.
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Lower damage rate
The container is handled with care at every stage of the process, which reduces the risk of damage to your cargo.
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More security
Moving by sea keeps your cargo from being exposed to theft on the roads.
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Punctuality and regularity
Our ships call every week, bringing predictability to the supply chain.
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Sustainability
Cabotage shipping emits up to 8x less CO₂ than other modes.
What do we carry from end to end?
Discover our cargo transport services and make your logistics operation easier with integrated solutions that ensure safety and speed all the way to your cargo’s destination.
See which types of cargo can be transported.
Count on our large fleet of containers and trucks and our rail partnerships to move large volumes and handle harvest fluctuations.
Regular and flexible transport, dedicated support, tracking and online quotation tools, all so your production never stops.
Your shelves can’t wait. From Black Friday to everyday operations, we deliver in volume and at speed to distribution centers, stores or any final destination.
We adapt to your operation, with food-grade dry containers and a specialized team to meet the high standards your segment demands.
State-of-the-art reefer containers: temperature, humidity and atmosphere control, plus real-time remote monitoring with Captain Peter.
Real stories, real results
Those who have already switched modes tell it better than we do. Companies from different segments have found in cabotage a way to reduce costs, gain predictability and cut greenhouse gas emissions without compromising delivery times.
At Lojas Queiroz, the switch to sea transport brought regularity to store supply and more peace of mind when planning inventory throughout the year.
Discover how Aliança transforms businesses with cabotage transport and be part of this innovation too.
Real stories, real results
Every story deserves to go far
Choose the best solution for your logistics.
Aliança transports for you.
Click the points on the illustration to learn about each stage of the operation. Use the arrows to learn about each stage of the operation.
Satellite tracking
While the Operations Tower ensures visibility of your cargo, the Risk Tower handles the physical protection of the operation: tracking, real-time monitoring and safety protocols, with a fast response to any incident along the route.
Stuffing and unstuffing
We handle stuffing and unstuffing at both ends and escort the cargo along the entire route, plus numerous storage options at various terminals.
Learn moreRailway
We are the largest partner of Brazilian railways in container transport, connecting the interior to the coast with more predictability and safety.
Learn moreCabotage
Cabotage is the key differentiator in offering safe, efficient and sustainable logistics.
Learn moreRiver vessels
In the Amazon region, rivers are part of the route: we monitor navigation conditions and integrate the river leg with cabotage and trucking.
Refrigerated cargo monitoring
State-of-the-art reefer containers: temperature, humidity and atmosphere control, plus real-time remote monitoring with Captain Peter.
Learn moreEscort
For higher-value cargo or more sensitive routes, we offer an escort along the way, adding physical protection to the 24/7 monitoring of the operation.
Trucking
Count on the agility and flexibility of our own truck fleet and road partners all over Brazil.
Learn moreDistribution
At Aliança, we develop customized warehousing and distribution solutions, combined with integrated transport, to offer complete and efficient logistics.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
Practically any goods. We carry containerized cargo , palletized cargo and loose cargo (boxes, big bags and others), from food to industrial products and equipment.
To confirm the shipment, you need the invoice (nota fiscal), the invoice XML file and the Shipping Support Guide (GAE), shared by our customer service team. We guide you through filling in the GAE after the booking request.
Through the Portal Cabotagem, you can track your cargo in real time from any device and see the vessels’ port calls along the entire route.
Pickup is done in containers, taken by truck to the port of loading. When the origin or destination lacks suitable infrastructure, such as a loading dock, we offer pickup with an open trailer. At the port of destination, the cargo continues by road transport to the final consignee.
Our ships call weekly at Brazil’s main ports, on the same day of the week, bringing predictability and regularity to your supply chain.
The cost varies according to the route, the volume and other factors of the operation. Talk to a specialist to receive a tailored proposal.
Find out how much cabotage can cut your operation’s costs and emissions. Talk to a specialist and receive a proposal tailored to your cargo.
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