Ship a container to Colombia
Container shipping services to Colombia offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Colombia with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Colombia.
Shipping a container to Colombia has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Colombia.
Ship a container to Colombia
Ship a container to the major ports in Colombia: Port of Barranquilla, Port of Santa Marta, Port of Cartagena, Port of Buenaventura
How much does it cost to ship a container to Colombia?
- How much does it cost to ship a container to Colombia, the average price to ship a container to Colombia is from $1150 to $4850 US Dollars.
- The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Colombia 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 Colombia.
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Colombia?
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Colombia, 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 Colombia ranges depending on the route.
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Colombia?
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Colombia, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Colombia is from $2150 to $4850. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Colombia ranges depending on the route.
Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Colombia:
Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Colombia 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 Colombia.
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 Colombia?
The average transit time to ship a container to Colombia is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
Estimated transit time to ship a container to Colombia:
The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Colombia 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 Buenaventura | 35 | 3000€ |
| Europe | Spain | Valencia | Port of Buenaventura | 32 | 3000€ |
| Europe | Spain | Algeciras | Port of Cartagena | 30 | 3000€ |
| Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Port of Buenaventura | 25 | 2850€ |
| North America | United States | New York | Port of Cartagena | 25 | $3250 |
| North America | United States | Miami | Port of Cartagena | 20 | $2850 |
| North America | United States | Los Angeles | Port of Buenaventura | 40 | $4850 |
| North America | United States | Houston TX | Port of Cartagena | 35 | $3850 |
| Asia | China | Shanghai | Port of Buenaventura | 40 | $2850 |
Shortest transit time to ship a container to Colombia:
One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Colombia is the route from New York United States to Port of Cartagena Colombia with an average transit time from 20 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Colombia is from Valencia Spain to the major ports in Colombia, with an average transit time of 30 to 35 days.
Longest transit times to ship a container to Colombia:
The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Colombia 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 Colombia?
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Colombia?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Colombia is from $2850 to $4850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from USA to Colombia
These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Colombia with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Colombia for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Colombia.
| Container shipping service to Colombia | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Colombia: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Colombia. | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Colombia, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Colombia is from 18 to 35 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Colombia?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Colombia?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Colombia is from 2500€ to 3500€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Spain to Colombia
These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Colombia with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Colombia for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Colombia.
| Container shipping service to Colombia | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Colombia: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Colombia, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Colombia is from 25 to 35 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Colombia?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Colombia?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Colombia is from 2500€ to 4500€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Europe to Colombia
These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Colombia with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Colombia for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Colombia.
| Container shipping service to Colombia | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Colombia: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Colombia. | 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 Colombia. | 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 Colombia. | 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 Colombia. | 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 Colombia. | 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 Colombia. | 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 Colombia. | 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 Colombia. | 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 Colombia?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Colombia, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Colombia is from 18 days to 42 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Colombia?
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Colombia?, the average price to ship a container from China to Colombia is from $1550 to $3850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from China to Colombia
These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Colombia with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Colombia for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Colombia.
| Container shipping service to Colombia | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Colombia: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia | 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 Colombia?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Colombia, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Colombia is from 25 to 42 days.
Price factor to ship a container to Colombia:
The cost of shipping to ship a container to Colombia 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 Colombia, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Colombia, 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 Colombia from any port in the world.
Online container shipping rate calculator to Colombia 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 Colombia. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.
How to export a container to Colombia?
The import of merchandise in a maritime container to Colombia begins with a sea freight cost of between $1,235 USD to $7,550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Colombia, plus the Colombian customs import fees that are apply on the import of merchandise to Colombia that will be 5% tariffs + 34% customs tariffs, calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), There is also value added tax, VAT equal to 19% and calculated on the CIF value of the shipment, to pay import taxes in Colombia. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer accepts a trade agreement in Colombia when so established by any Colombian regulations for imports without taxes to Colombia.
Can i import cargo via container to Colombia?
Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Colombia from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Colombia from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Colombia Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Colombia.
What documents are needed for customs in Colombia?
The requirements to import into Colombia 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 Colombia :
Imports must have the following documentation:
- Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
- Tax Identification Number in Colombia
- Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
- Registration as a importer in Colombia
- Colombia Customs Value Declaration
- Debt free in Colombia
- Moving Inventory to Colombia (original)
- Have a trade or company patent in Colombia that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
- Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
- Demonstrate economic solvency in Colombia
- Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
- Find a good customs broker in Colombia
- 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 Colombia Customs.
If you need more information to ship a container to Colombia you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE
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Taxes and duties to import into Colombia:
Taxes and duties for importing general items into Colombia made abroad whether from Europe, the US, or China are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Colombia 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 Colombia. 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 Colombia :
Most goods imported into Colombia are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Colombia 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 Colombia is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Colombia 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 Colombia.
Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Colombia :
- Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Colombia .
- Request a shipping fee to Colombia 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 Colombia .
- Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Colombia .
- 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 Colombia .
Major Ports in Colombia 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 Colombia, these are the most important port terminals in Colombia for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.
Port of Santa Marta
Address: Cra 1a. No. 10A-12 Santa Marta AA 655 Colombia
Coordinates: 11° 15' 7" N 74° 13' 2" W
Port of Cartagena
Address:Manga Terminal Marítimo Cartagena AA 7954 Colombia
Coordinates: 10° 24' 12" N 75° 31' 51" W
Port of Bonaventura
Address: Avenida Portuaria Buenaventura Colombia Administration Building
Coordinates: 3° 52' 57" N 77° 3' 18" W
Port of Barranquilla
Address: Carrera 38 Calle 1 Barranquilla, Atlantico Colombia
Coordinates: 10° 58' 2" N 74° 45' 35" W
What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Colombia?
Advantages of container shipping service to Colombia:
- 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 Colombia
- Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
- Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Colombia
- 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 Colombia
In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Colombia from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in Colombia used by exporters and importers around the world.
Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Colombia:
| International origin port | Destination port in Colombia |
|---|---|
| Port of Antwerp Belgium | Destination port: Puerto Santa Marta; Port Code: COSMR |
| Port of Bremerhaven Germany | Destination port: Puerto Barranquilla; Port Code: COBAQ |
| Port of Rotterdam Netherlands | Destination port: Puerto Buenaventura; Port Code: COBUN |
| Port of Barcelona Spain | Destination port: Port Cartagena; Port Code: COCTG |
| Port of Valencia Spain | Destination port: Puerto Santa Marta; Port Code: COSMR |
| Port of Savona Italy | Destination port: Puerto Barranquilla; Port Code: COBAQ |
| Port of New York United States | Destination port: Puerto Buenaventura; Port Code: COBUN |
| Port of Los Angeles California United States | Destination port: Port Cartagena; Port Code: COCTG |
| Port of Miami Florida United States | Destination port: Puerto Santa Marta; Port Code: COSMR |
| Port of Houston Texas United States | Destination port: Puerto Barranquilla; Port Code: COBAQ |
These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Colombia 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 Colombia?
How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Colombia? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Colombia 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 Colombia:
- Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Colombia.
- 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 Colombia.
- Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Colombia.
- 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 Colombia that he is going to import an IMO container.
What is an IMO shipment?
An IMO shipment to Colombia 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