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This article presents a systematic literature review on compliance in export operations from the Port of Santos and its impact on cargo detentions at international borders, notably in the United States and the European Union. The central premise is that border rejections are not isolated events at the destination, but rather reflections of systemic compliance failures originating in Brazilian shipping processes. Through the analysis of regulations such as the ISPS Code, the WCO’s SAFE Framework, and the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service’s AEO Program, the study demonstrates the causal relationship between documentary and operational integrity at the port of origin and the fluidity of global trade. The objective is to show how improving internal controls at the Port of Santos can significantly reduce disruptions in the international logistics chain, positioning compliance as a strategic pillar for the competitiveness of Brazilian foreign trade.
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