L.04Operation · Road transport

Road, for domestic ends and Mercosur.

Domestic road movement in Brazil and international within Mercosur — coordinated with approved carriers, with traceability and defined contractual responsibility.

Purpose

What this operation is for.

Connect international operations to domestic ends — pickup at supplier, delivery to consignee, transfer between warehouse and port, withdrawal from bonded warehouse. Also operates international routes within Mercosur via CRT/MIC-DTA.

When to hire

Typical scenarios.

C.01

Domestic pickup or delivery

Stretch between supplier/consignee and port, airport, or consolidation warehouse.

C.02

Transfer between units

Movement between DCs, client's own warehouses, or partners.

C.03

Mercosur Transit

Road operations with Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile via CRT/MIC-DTA.

C.04

Capillary distribution post-clearance

Delivery after customs clearance at multiple points in the national territory.

Operation types

Modalities available in this layer.

  • 01

    Less than Truckload (LTL)

    Smaller cargo consolidated with other shippers. Cost by weight/volume; longer lead time due to consolidation.

  • 02

    Full Truckload (FTL)

    Vehicle dedicated to the shipper. Suitable for high volume or cargo sensitive to handling.

  • 03

    Container drayage

    Movement of containers between port, intermodal terminal, and final consignee.

  • 04

    Special cargo

    Out of gauge, controlled, refrigerated, or high value with escort when required.

  • 05

    International Mercosur

    Operations with CRT/MIC-DTA under Mercosur agreements.

Operation stages

From start to close-out.

  1. 01Stage

    Quote by route

    Analysis of origin, destination, vehicle type, access restrictions, and delivery windows.

  2. 02Stage

    Contracting

    Closing with approved carrier, tax document, and cargo insurance.

  3. 03Stage

    Pickup or withdrawal

    Scheduled pickup at supplier or withdrawal from bonded warehouse after release.

  4. 04Stage

    Monitored transit

    Continuous traceability and communication at critical points of the route.

  5. 05Stage

    Delivery and proof

    Delivery to consignee, damage inspection, and issuance of proof of delivery.

Documentation

Usual documents.

  • Bill of Lading (CT-e)
  • MDF-e (electronic manifest)
  • Origin invoice
  • CRT / MIC-DTA for Mercosur operations
  • RCTR-C and RCF-DC policy
  • Customs release document for post-clearance stretch
Responsibilities

Who does what.

Area
JD Trade
Client
Carrier selection
Approves and coordinates
Approves route and deadline
Tax documentation
Validates before shipment
Issues CT-e/NF-e
Cargo insurance
Structure
Contracts Ad Valorem coverage when applicable
Claims and damages
Opens and monitors
Provides documentation and report
Risks

What technical coordination prevents.

R.01

Cargo theft

Critical routes require escort, reinforced tracking, or scheduled time. RCF-DC insurance is essential.

R.02

Municipal and environmental restrictions

Urban access restrictions, rotating vehicle restrictions, and environmental areas can prevent on-time delivery.

R.03

Port congestion

Waiting at terminals generates demurrage costs; a poorly planned window costs vehicle hours.

R.04

Inconsistent tax documentation

CT-e or NF-e with errors leads to retention at fiscal checkpoints — losing the day of operation.

Infrastructure

How we operate, transparently.

The physical infrastructure (shipping lines, integrators, carriers, warehouses, and logistics centers) is operated by approved partners under JD Trade's technical and commercial coordination. We do not operate our own fleet, terminal, or warehouse. Road transport is carried out by approved carriers in each location — we do not operate our own fleet.

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Details that speed up your quote.

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  • 01Origin and destination (ZIP code)
  • 02Type of operation (less-than-truckload, dedicated, drayage)
  • 03Weight, volume, and invoice value
  • 04Need for specific vehicle (box truck, curtainside, refrigerated)
  • 05Pickup and delivery window
  • 06Escort/tracking requirements
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