Ship a container to Argentina
Container shipping services to Argentina offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Argentina with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Argentina.
Shipping a container to Argentina has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Argentina.
Ship a container to Argentina
Ship a container to the major ports in Argentina: Port of Zarate, Port of Buenos Aires.
How much does it cost to ship a container to Argentina?
- How much does it cost to ship a container to Argentina, the average price to ship a container to Argentina is from $1150 to $4850 US Dollars.
- The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Argentina ranges depending on the size of the container (20ft or 40ft), and the schedule route, please contact our quotation team to receive a detailed rate to ship your container to the major container ports in Argentina.
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Argentina?
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Argentina, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Argentina is from $1150 to $3250. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Argentina ranges depending on the route.
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Argentina?
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Argentina, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Argentina is from $2150 to $4850. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Argentina ranges depending on the route.
Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Argentina:
Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Argentina in 2023?, Yes the rates slowly began falling in the first quarter of 2023 and are expected to continue to drop, little by little. You calculate the ocean freight rate based on oil prices (BAF), cargo dimensions, weight, port of export, port of destination, and season congestion. The following annual chart is showing the prices and costs for the year 2023 for average maritime freight to send containers to Argentina.
These prices do not include additional or unforeseen costs that may be added during the course of your reservation or shipment itself. These are not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.
How long does it take to ship a container to Argentina?
The average transit time to ship a container to Argentina is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
Estimated transit time to ship a container to Argentina:
The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Argentina from the major ports in the world as from the United States ports, Europen ports, and Asian ports.
| Continent of origin | Country of origin | Port of origin | Port of destination | Transit time (days) | 20DV FCL 40HQ FCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Port of Buenos Aires | 35 | 3000€ |
| Europe | Spain | Valencia | Port of Buenos Aires | 32 | 3000€ |
| Europe | Spain | Algeciras | Port of Buenos Aires | 30 | 3000€ |
| Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Port of Buenos Aires | 25 | 2850€ |
| North America | United States | New York | Port of Buenos Aires | 25 | $3250 |
| North America | United States | Miami | Port of Buenos Aires | 20 | $2850 |
| North America | United States | Los Angeles | Port of Buenos Aires | 40 | $4850 |
| North America | United States | Houston TX | Port of Buenos Aires | 35 | $3850 |
| Asia | China | Shanghai | Port of Buenos Aires | 40 | $2850 |
Shortest transit time to ship a container to Argentina:
One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Argentina is the route from New York United States to Buenos Aires Argentina with an average transit time from 20 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Argentina is from Valencia Spain to the major ports in Argentina, with an average transit time of 30 to 35 days.
Longest transit times to ship a container to Argentina:
The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Argentina is from the port of Barcelona Spain, with an estimated average transit time between 35 and 42 days. The next longest route is from the port of Shanghai China, with an average transit time of 25-42 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Argentina?
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Argentina?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Argentina is from $2850 to $4850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from USA to Argentina
These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Argentina with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Argentina for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Argentina.
| Container shipping service to Argentina | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Argentina: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Argentina. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $3250 20FT average price from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $3250 20FT average price from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $3250 20FT average price from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from California to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $3850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $3850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Canadá to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $3850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from USA to Argentina?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Argentina, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Argentina is from 18 to 35 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Argentina?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Argentina?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Argentina is from 2500€ to 3500€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Spain to Argentina
These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Argentina with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Argentina for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Argentina.
| Container shipping service to Argentina | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Argentina: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €2500 20FT average price from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €2500 20FT average price from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €2500 20FT average price from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €2500 20FT average price from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €2500 20FT average price from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €2500 20FT average price from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €2500 20FT average price from: €3500 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Argentina?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Argentina, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Argentina is from 25 to 35 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Argentina?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Argentina?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Argentina is from 2500€ to 4500€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Europe to Argentina
These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Argentina with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Argentina for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Argentina.
| Container shipping service to Argentina | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Argentina: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Argentina. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2500 20FT average prices from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to Argentina. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2500 20FT average prices from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Argentina. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2500 20FT average prices from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from France to Argentina. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2500 20FT average prices from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to Argentina. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2500 20FT average prices from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to Argentina. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €3250 20FT average prices from: €4500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to Argentina. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €4000 20FT average prices from: €4500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to Argentina. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €3850 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to Argentina?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Argentina, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Argentina is from 18 days to 42 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Argentina?
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Argentina?, the average price to ship a container from China to Argentina is from $1550 to $3850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from China to Argentina
These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Argentina with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Argentina for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Argentina.
| Container shipping service to Argentina | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Argentina: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to Argentina | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from China to Argentina?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Argentina, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Argentina is from 25 to 42 days.
Price factor to ship a container to Argentina:
The cost of shipping to ship a container to Argentina from abroad will vary depending on the type of sea container you chose to ship, the fuel price (BAF), the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship line you hire to send the container, the destination port in Argentina, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Argentina, and what route you choose to ship your container, if it is a direct route or with transshipment.
Only once we have that information we will be able to more accurately estimate the costs to ship your container to Argentina from any port in the world.
Online container shipping rate calculator to Argentina from overseas:
With BR LOGISTICS COMPANY and our ocean freight calculator you can request a rate online, we made over 10000 rates per year to ship containers to Argentina. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.
How to export a container to Argentina?
To export and then import a container to Argentina via sea containers begins with an ocean freight cost of between $880 USD to $6550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Argentina, plus import fees from Argentina customs that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into Argentina, which will be an average of 37% tariffs + 16% customs VAT, calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in Argentina. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer apply for a trade agreement in Argentina when it is established by some Argentina regulations for imports without taxes to Argentina. Likewise, everything must be effectively paid to Customs + other expenses not invoiced with the ocean freight or customs fee to carry out the container from the port of import, as the local port charges to import all kinds of general cargo to Argentina.
Can i import cargo via container to Argentina?
Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Argentina from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Argentina from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Argentina Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Argentina.
What documents are needed for customs in Argentina?
The requirements to import into Argentina are to present the commercial invoice translated into Spanish and the detailed packing list, which must indicate the details of the quantity, the type of product and the shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in Argentina:
Imports must have the following documentation:
- Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
- Tax Identification Number in Argentina
- Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
- Registration as a importer in Argentina
- Argentina Customs Value Declaration
- Debt free in Argentina
- Moving Inventory to Argentina(original)
- Have a trade or company patent in Argentina that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
- Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
- Demonstrate economic solvency in Argentina
- Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
- Find a good customs broker in Argentina
- Shipping company’s original bill of lading, sea waybill or airwaybill
- Packing list
- Commercial invoice
- Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO)
- Power of attorney that authorizes your customs broker to clear de import for you with Argentina Customs.
If you need more information to ship a container to Argentina you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE
www.brlogistics.net
Tel: +12012015020 USA
Tel: +34628279703 ESPANA
Email: info@brlogistics.net
Taxes and duties to import into Argentina:
Taxes and duties for importing general items into Argentina made abroad whether from Europe, the US, or China are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Argentina Customs that, as a general rule of import, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is from 0% to 37% on the CIF value of the cargo in the container shipment. Additionally you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds from 0% to 16% in Argentina. The VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + the general import rates in Argentina, if the import comes from the European Union or USA and there is a exempted by international agreement between the parties you can exonerate taxes or pay less than the before mentioned.
Import fees in Argentina:
Most goods imported into Argentina are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Argentina that are subject to the following rates:
Tariff rates and duties from 0% to 50% + VAT from 0% to 5%
How to ship a container to Argentina?
The first step in shipping a container to Argentina is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Argentina from the United States, the European Union, Spain, or China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to Argentina.
Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Argentina:
- Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Argentina.
- Request a shipping fee to Argentina for your container shipment.
- Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your needs, you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft or 40ft.
- Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to Argentina.
- Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Argentina.
- Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
- Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in Argentina.
Major Ports in Argentina for shipping and importing cargo in containers
The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to Argentina, these are the most important port terminals in Argentina for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.
Port of Buenos Aires
Address: Encarnación Ezcurra 320, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Coordinates: 34° 35' 57" S 58° 22' 17" W
Port of Zarate
Address:Avda. Pagola 2007
Zarate, Buenos Aires 2800
Argentina
Coordinates: 34° 5' 56" S 59° 0' 28" W
What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Argentina?
Advantages of container shipping service to Argentina:
- Ocean freight rates are competitive.
- You can send all kinds of transportable cargo.
- Containers have good storage capacity.
- They do not have weather problems for shipments
- More international reach thanks to container ports all over the world
- Streamlined procedures for exports and imports in Argentina
- Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
- Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Argentina
- You can send more weight than air transport
- The cargo is protected inside the maritime container
Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers to Argentina
In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Argentina from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in Argentina used by exporters and importers around the world.
| International origin port | Destination port in Argentina |
|---|---|
| Port of Antwerp Belgium | Port of destination: Buenos Aires; Port Code: ARBUE |
| Port of Bremerhaven Germany | Port of destination: Zarate; Port Code: ARZAE |
| Port of Rotterdam Netherlands | Port of destination: Buenos Aires; Port Code: ARBUE |
| Port of Barcelona Spain | Port of destination: Zarate; Port Code: ARZAE |
| Port of Valencia Spain | Port of destination: Buenos Aires; Port Code: ARBUE |
| Port of Savona Italy | Port of destination: Zarate; Port Code: ARZAE |
| Port of New York United States | Port of destination: Buenos Aires; Port Code: ARBUE |
| Port of Los Angeles California United States | Port of destination: Zarate; Port Code: ARZAE |
| Port of Miami Florida United States | Port of destination: Buenos Aires; Port Code: ARBUE |
| Port of Houston Texas United States | Port of destination: Zarate; Port Code: ARZAE |
Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Argentina:
These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Argentina that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.
- Maersk line
- Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
- COSCO Group
- CMA CGM Group
- Hapag-Lloyd
- Ocean Network Express (ONE)
- Evergreen Marine
- Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
- Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
- Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)
How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to Argentina?
How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Argentina? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Argentina a series of shipping requirements must be met, such as the MSDS of the cargo to be shipped, the DGD for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and hiring a specialized shipping carrier or forwarder for the transport of dangerous goods internationally.
One of the most important steps in shipping hazardous materials by sea freight containers are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.
List of steps to follow to send a container with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat) to Argentina:
- Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Argentina.
- Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
- The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
- Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in Argentina.
- Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Argentina.
- The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
- Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in Argentina that he is going to import an IMO container.
What is an IMO shipment?
An IMO shipment to Argentina is the transport of dangerous goods, both in a container, as by plane, or land transport, the name IMO is due to the acronym International Maritime Organization and includes all those dangerous transportable products and materials that due to their characteristics represent a risk to the safety of ships, planes, or trucks, to the health of the environment and people.
IMO types, classification of dangerous goods:
- Class 1. Explosives.
- Class 2. Gases.
- Class 3. Flammable liquids.
- Class 4. Flammable solids.
- Class 5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides.
- Class 6. Toxic.
- Class 7. Radioactive material.
- Class 8. Corrosive.
- Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous objects