the a permit Igor Calvet, president of Anfavea, told the press that China is gradually resuming the supply of chips to Brazilian car manufacturers, which has eased tensions, but not eliminated them, with the risk of paralyzing the country’s production lines.
In early October, China stopped exporting semiconductors, which form the basis of microchips, due to the Dutch government’s interference in Nexperia, a Chinese company based in the Netherlands, which represents 40% of the global market for chips used in vehicles. The suspension has put on alert the car chain in the USA, Europe, Asia and Brazil, which uses Nexperia components in several locally produced models.
The urgent need now focuses on logistics to ensure that the chips reach factories, integrators and suppliers in a timely manner so that there is no interruption in production. Each vehicle can contain between 1000 And 3000 slides depending on the level of integrated technology. This accreditation means that any global disruption in the supply chain has immediate repercussions on the national industry. According to Anfavia, any outage could affect the region 130 thousand Direct job opportunities and 1.3 million indirect jobs, taking into account the entire production chain.
For emergency logistics specialist Marcelo Zeferino, Chief Operating Officer of Prestex, who has been in the market for 23 years, it is a race against time. “Especially in remote areas, such as the Northeast and Midwest, where the risk of rupture may be greater, high-performance emergency logistics will be essential to get chips to automakers quickly and accurately,” he says.
According to Zeferino, operators in this sector, e.g Prestixhas activated specific protocols that include dedicated routes, expedited customs clearance, and real-time monitoring to speed up deliveries. “Through a strategic operation, using air and land, it is possible to reduce the average delivery time in critical areas by up to 70%,” he says. It also highlights that in the event of an emergency, it is possible to start a charter flight in less than an hour, “which, in the context of a crisis vehicle scenario, does not make a difference, it is a requirement,” Zeferino said.
The impact of the strike is particularly important for Brazil, where the automobile sector accounts for approximately 100% of GDP 20% of industrial GDP. According to economic analyses, at a time when interest rates are rising and demand is moderating, any stoppage could affect not only the revenues of automakers, but also the competitiveness of the national industry.
Emergency Logistics focuses on ensuring production continuity for Brazilian industries, linking technology, planning and execution into a single operating model. Prestex is one of the Brazilian companies that operates most of the charter flights in South America. “From helicopters to Boeing 777 aircraft, it is essential that we are able to serve the industry under any circumstances with immediate response,” highlights the CCO.
Integrated operations between vehicle manufacturers and assemblers with real-time cargo visibility, alternative routes, operational management and personal operations are part of operators’ logistics contingency plans to reduce the risks of downtime and losses in the vehicle chain.
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