Brazil exports to Gulf nations rise 18% despite regional shipping constraints

Brazilian exports to Gulf countries rose by 18.26% in August, reaching US$ 882.4 million, despite ongoing regional conflicts and shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. To bypass maritime limitations, logistics companies have implemented a “sea-land-sea” alternative. This method involves unloading goods outside the strait in the Red Sea or Gulf of Oman, transporting them by truck to terminals within the Gulf, and then distributing them. This alternative route is reportedly five to seven days faster than traditional logistics, helping to offset increased complexity and costs.

Simultaneously, Qatar has resumed sending significant quantities of liquefied natural gas (LNG) through the Strait of Hormuz. Recent data shows multiple tanker ships crossing the strait, marking the largest increase in Qatari LNG tanker activity since July. While traffic remains below pre-war levels, the resumption of these shipments may help alleviate global gas supply pressures as demand rises ahead of winter.