Portocel, a reference in logistics transport and port operations, has announced the achievement of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification granted by the Brazilian Federal Revenue. The seal is intended for companies that demonstrate excellence in supply chain security, customs compliance and risk management, positioning the company among operators classified as low risk by the national customs system.
According to the company, the recognition is expected to have direct impacts across the entire logistics chain served by Portocel, with greater agility in cargo clearance, reduction of bureaucratic procedures and lower incidence of physical inspections by oversight agencies.
In practice, the certification tends to offer greater operational predictability, reducing indirect costs related to delays, cargo holds and stoppages, a factor considered strategic for exporters, importers, shipowners and logistics operators.
The AEO program is adopted internationally and follows the guidelines of the World Customs Organization, combining supply chain security with foreign trade facilitation. In Brazil, the model was recently modernized by the Federal Revenue, which expanded certification levels and benefits for recognized companies.
Among the main benefits planned for certified operators are:
- priority in customs analysis;
- reduction of physical inspections;
- faster clearance time;
- preferential treatment in import and export procedures;
- increased credibility with international partners.
For the port and pulp sector, a segment in which Portocel has strong operations, the certification reinforces the company's position as a strategic link in global supply chains, especially in large-scale export-oriented operations.
The company's assessment is that the seal represents formal recognition of its ability to serve global supply chains with high standards of governance, security and operational efficiency, an aspect increasingly valued by the international market.
The move also occurs at a time of modernization of Brazil's AEO program, with new rules published by the Federal Revenue in 2026 to strengthen trade facilitation and expand the country's logistics competitiveness.
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