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Demurrage and shipping disputes in Brazil

Legal assistance for foreign companies, importers, exporters and logistics operators facing disputes over cargo, containers or port charges in Brazil.

We review the contract, the charges and the shipping documents, and represent the company in negotiations, administrative proceedings (including before ANTAQ) and litigation in Brazil. We communicate with you in English throughout; proceedings before Brazilian courts and agencies are conducted in Portuguese.

What we handle

  • Demurrage and detention charges
  • Container loss, damage and return disputes
  • Port storage and terminal handling charges
  • Customs holds and seizures of cargo
  • Disputes under contracts of carriage and international sales contracts

How it works

  • Initial consultationBy video call, WhatsApp or phone, in English, to understand the shipment and the charges being claimed.
  • Document reviewSend us the contract, bill of lading, invoices and any notices received, in digital form.
  • Negotiation or litigationRepresentation in negotiations and in administrative or court proceedings, as the case requires.
  • Follow-upYou are kept informed at every stage by email, WhatsApp or video call, in your language.

Contact us

Briefly describe your situation. We will reply in the language of your choice.

WhatsApp and after-hours line
+55 45 98804-2970
Office
+55 45 3304-1565Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Brasília time)
Canadian line
+1 438 365-2240
Address
Rua Salgado Filho, 2259, 2nd floor
Edifício Comercial Chechetto & Segalla
Centro, Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil, CEP 85802-150

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