Brado and CMA CGM Launch DTA Service to Slash Brazil Import Costs

What if Cuiabá Dry Port customs processing delays by 5 days?

Model the impact of a 5-day increase in average customs clearance time at Cuiabá Dry Port. Assess how this delays container return to CMA CGM, extends inventory in transit, and affects the predictability benefits touted by the service. Calculate the break-even point at which importers would face demurrage despite the paused free-time arrangement.

What if rail capacity on Santos to Cuiabá route reduces by 30%?

Simulate a 30% reduction in rail availability on the Santos to Cuiabá corridor due to freight network constraints or maintenance. Model how this affects service frequency, forces some cargo back to truck transport (negating emission benefits), and increases transit variability. Assess whether importers would still achieve cost savings if forced to use supplementary trucking.

What if Mato Grosso state tax incentives are reduced by 50%?

Model the financial impact if Mato Grosso reduces or phases out the state tax incentives that are a core component of the DTA service value proposition. Calculate how much of the total cost savings evaporates, determine at what incentive level the service becomes uncompetitive versus traditional Santos clearance, and identify whether operational efficiency gains alone justify service adoption.