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Ship a container to Ecuador

Container shipping services to Ecuador offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Ecuador with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Ecuador .

Shipping a container to Ecuador has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Ecuador.

Ship a container to Ecuador

Ship a container to the major ports in Ecuador: Port of Manta, Port of Guayaquil.

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How much does it cost to ship a container to Ecuador?

  • How much does it cost to ship a container to Ecuador, the average price to ship a container to Ecuador is from $1150 to $4850 US Dollars.
  • The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Ecuador 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 Ecuador.

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Ecuador, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Ecuador is from $1150 to $3250. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Ecuador ranges depending on the route.

How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Ecuador, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Ecuador is from $2150 to $4850. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Ecuador ranges depending on the route.

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Ecuador:

Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Ecuador 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 Ecuador.

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 Ecuador?

The average transit time to ship a container to Ecuador is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.

Estimated transit time to ship a container to Ecuador:

The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Ecuador 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 Guayaquil 35 3000€
Europe Spain Valencia Port of Guayaquil 32 3000€
Europe Spain Algeciras Port of Guayaquil 30 3000€
Europe Netherlands Rotterdam Port of Guayaquil 25 2850€
North America United States New York Port of Guayaquil 25 $3250
North America United States Miami Port of Guayaquil 20 $2850
North America United States Los Angeles Port of Guayaquil 40 $4850
North America United States Houston TX Port of Guayaquil 35 $3850
Asia China Shanghai Port of Guayaquil 40 $2850

Shortest transit time to ship a container to Ecuador:

One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Ecuador is the route from New York United States to Port of Guayaquil Ecuador with an average transit time from 20 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Ecuador is from Valencia Spain to the major ports in Ecuador, with an average transit time of 30 to 35 days.

Longest transit times to ship a container to Ecuador:

The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Ecuador 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 Ecuador?

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Ecuador?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Ecuador is from $2850 to $4850 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from USA to Ecuador

These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Ecuador with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Ecuador for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Ecuador.

Container shipping service to Ecuador Type of container Ocean freight rates to Ecuador:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Ecuador. 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Ecuador, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Ecuador is from 18 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Ecuador?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Ecuador?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Ecuador is from 2500€ to 3500€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Spain to Ecuador

These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Ecuador with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Ecuador for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Ecuador.

Container shipping service to Ecuador Type of container Ocean freight rates to Ecuador:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Ecuador, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Ecuador is from 25 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Ecuador?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Ecuador?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Ecuador is from 2500€ to 4500€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Europe to Ecuador

These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Ecuador with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Ecuador for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Ecuador.

Container shipping service to Ecuador Type of container Ocean freight rates to Ecuador:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Ecuador. 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 Ecuador. 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 Ecuador. 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 Ecuador. 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 Ecuador. 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 Ecuador. 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 Ecuador. 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 Ecuador. 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 Ecuador?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Ecuador, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Ecuador is from 18 days to 42 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Ecuador?

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Ecuador?, the average price to ship a container from China to Ecuador is from $1550 to $3850 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from China to Ecuador

These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Ecuador with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Ecuador for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Ecuador.

Container shipping service to Ecuador Type of container Ocean freight rates to Ecuador:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Ecuador, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Ecuador is from 25 to 42 days.

Price factor to ship a container to Ecuador:

The cost of shipping to ship a container to Ecuador 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 Ecuador, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Ecuador, 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 Ecuador from any port in the world.

 

Online container shipping rate calculator to Ecuador 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 Ecuador. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.

How to export a container to Ecuador?

The import of merchandise in a maritime container to Ecuador 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 Ecuador, plus the Ecuadorian customs import fees that are they apply on the importation of the merchandise to Ecuador that will be the Ad valorem – 0%, 20% and 100%, and it is applied on the sum of the Cost, Insurance and Freight (taxable base of the importation). Antidumping or countervailing duties, depending on the product and country of origin. General sales tax (VAT) – 12%, to pay import taxes in Ecuador. You are exempt from paying these fees or you will pay a lesser amount, when the importer accepts a trade agreement in Ecuador when so established by any Ecuadorian regulations for importation without taxes to Ecuador. Likewise, everything must be effectively paid to Ecuadorian Customs + other expenses not invoiced to carry out customs clearance on the total value of the merchandise to import all kinds of general products in Ecuador.

Can i import cargo via container to Ecuador?

Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Ecuador from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Ecuador from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Ecuador Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Ecuador .

What documents are needed for customs in Ecuador?

The requirements to import into Ecuador 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 Ecuador:

Imports must have the following documentation:

  • Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
  • Tax Identification Number in Ecuador
  • Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
  • Registration as a importer in Ecuador
  • Ecuador Customs Value Declaration
  • Debt free in Ecuador
  • Moving Inventory to Ecuador (original)
  • Have a trade or company patent in Ecuador that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
  • Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
  • Demonstrate economic solvency in Ecuador
  • Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
  • Find a good customs broker in Ecuador
  • 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 Ecuador Customs.

If you need more information to  ship a container to Ecuador 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 Ecuador:

Taxes and tariffs to import general articles to Ecuador manufactured abroad, whether from Europe, the US, or China, are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Ecuadorian Customs that, as a general rule of importation, the right is paid. Goods are taxed with the following taxes: VAT, which is the Value Added Tax, corresponds to 12% on the tax base + ADVALOREM + FODINFA + ICE., according to the national Ecuadorian import subheading, import taxes will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF incoterm + the general import rates in Ecuador.

Import fees in Ecuador:

Most goods imported into Ecuador are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Ecuador that are subject to the following rates:

Average import rates in Ecuador: VAT 12% on the Tax Base + ADVALOREM + FODINFA + ICE.

How to ship a container to Ecuador?

The first step in shipping a container to Ecuador is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Ecuador 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 Ecuador.

Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Ecuador:

  1. Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Ecuador.
  2. Request a shipping fee to Ecuador for your container shipment.
  3. 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.
  4. Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to Ecuador.
  5. Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Ecuador.
  6. Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
  7. Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in Ecuador.

Major Ports in Ecuador 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 Ecuador, these are the most important port terminals in Ecuador for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.

Port of Guayaquil

Address: Av. 25 de Julio - Via Puerto Marítimo Guayaquil - Ecuador
Coordinates: 2° 17' 1" S 79° 54' 14" W

Port of Manta

Address:Avda. Malecon S/N Manta Ecuador
Coordinates: 0° 56' 8" S 80° 43' 24" W

What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Ecuador?

Advantages of container shipping service to Ecuador:

  • 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 Ecuador
  • Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
  • Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Ecuador
  • 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 Ecuador

In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Ecuador from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in Ecuador used by exporters and importers around the world.

International origin port Destination port in Ecuador
Port of Antwerp Belgium Destination port: Port of Manta; Port Code: ECMEC
Port of Bremerhaven Germany Destination port: Port of Guayaquil; Port Code: ECGYE
Port of Rotterdam Netherlands Destination port: Port of Manta; Port Code: ECMEC
Port of Barcelona Spain Destination port: Port of Guayaquil; Port Code: ECGYE
Port of Valencia Spain Destination port: Port of Manta; Port Code: ECMEC
Port of Savona Italy Destination port: Port of Guayaquil; Port Code: ECGYE
Port of New York United States Destination port: Port of Manta; Port Code: ECMEC
Port of Los Angeles California United States Destination port: Port of Guayaquil; Port Code: ECGYE
Port of Miami Florida United States Destination port: Port of Manta; Port Code: ECMEC
Port of Houston Texas United States Destination port: Port of Guayaquil; Port Code: ECGYE

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Ecuador:

These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Ecuador that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.

  1. Maersk line
  2. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
  3. COSCO Group
  4. CMA CGM Group
  5. Hapag-Lloyd
  6. Ocean Network Express (ONE)
  7. Evergreen Marine
  8. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
  9. Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
  10. Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)

How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to Ecuador?

How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Ecuador? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Ecuador 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 Ecuador:

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Ecuador.
  2. Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
  3. The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
  4. Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in Ecuador.
  5.  Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Ecuador.
  6. The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
  7. Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in Ecuador that he is going to import an IMO container.

What is an IMO shipment?

An IMO shipment to Ecuador 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

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