Ship a container to El Salvador
Container shipping services to El Salvador offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to El Salvador with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in El Salvador.
Shipping a container to El Salvador has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to El Salvador.
Ship a container to El Salvador
Ship a container to the major ports in El Salvador: Port of Acajutla, Port of La Libertad, La Union Port
How much does it cost to ship a container to El Salvador?
- How much does it cost to ship a container to El Salvador, the average price to ship a container to El Salvador is from $882 to $6550 US Dollars.
- The shipping timeline to ship a full container to El Salvador 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 El Salvador.
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to El Salvador?
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to El Salvador, the average price to ship a 20ft container to El Salvador is from $880 to $2850. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to El Salvador ranges depending on the route.
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to El Salvador?
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to El Salvador, the average price to ship a 40ft container to El Salvador is from $880 to $4550. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to El Salvador ranges depending on the route.
Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to El Salvador:
Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to El Salvador 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 El Salvador.
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 El Salvador?
The average transit time to ship a container to El Salvador is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
Estimated transit time to ship a container to El Salvador:
The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to El Salvador 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 Acajutla | 35 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Spain | Valencia | Port of Acajutla | 32 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Spain | Algeciras | Port of Acajutla | 30 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Port of Acajutla | 25 | 3500€ |
| North America | United States | New York | Port of Acajutla | 25 | $2850 |
| North America | United States | Miami | Port of Acajutla | 20 | $2200 |
| North America | United States | Los Angeles | Port of Acajutla | 20 | $3500 |
| North America | United States | Houston TX | Port of Acajutla | 20 | $3500 |
| Asia | China | Shanghai | Port of Acajutla | 25 | $2850 |
Shortest transit time to ship a container to El Salvador:
One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to El Salvador is the route from New York United States to Port of Acajutla El Salvador with an average transit time from 20 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to El Salvador is from Valencia Spain to the major ports in El Salvador, with an average transit time of 30 to 35 days.
Longest transit times to ship a container to El Salvador:
The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to El Salvador 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 El Salvador?
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to El Salvador?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to El Salvador is from $2850 to $4550 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from USA to El Salvador
These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to El Salvador with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to El Salvador for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to El Salvador.
| Container shipping service to El Salvador | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to El Salvador: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to El Salvador. | 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 York to El Salvador | 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 El Salvador | 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 El Salvador | 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 El Salvador | 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 El Salvador | 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 El Salvador | 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 El Salvador | 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 El Salvador | 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 El Salvador | 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 El Salvador | 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 Galveston to El Salvador | 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 Freeport Texas to El Salvador | 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 California to El Salvador | 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 Tacoma to El Salvador | 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 El Salvador | 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 Canadá to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from USA to El Salvador?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to El Salvador, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to El Salvador is from 18 to 35 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to El Salvador?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to El Salvador?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to El Salvador is from 3150€ to 4550€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Spain to El Salvador
These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to El Salvador with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to El Salvador for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to El Salvador.
How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to El Salvador?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to El Salvador, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to El Salvador is from 25 to 35 days.
| Container shipping service to El Salvador | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to El Salvador: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to El Salvador?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to El Salvador?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to El Salvador is from 2850€ to 6550€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Europe to El Salvador
These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to El Salvador with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to El Salvador for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to El Salvador.
| Container shipping service to El Salvador | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to El Salvador: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to El Salvador. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to El Salvador. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to El Salvador. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €3150 20FT average prices from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from France to El Salvador. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €3150 20FT average prices from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to El Salvador. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to El Salvador. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €3150 20FT average prices from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to El Salvador. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €4850 20FT average prices from: €6550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to El Salvador. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to El Salvador?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to El Salvador, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to El Salvador is from 18 days to 42 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to El Salvador?
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to El Salvador?, the average price to ship a container from China to El Salvador is from $880 to $2850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from China to El Salvador
These are the average prices to ship a container from China to El Salvador with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to El Salvador for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to El Salvador.
| Container shipping service to El Salvador | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to El Salvador: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $880 20FT average prices from: $2550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $880 20FT average prices from: $2550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1150 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1150 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1150 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1250 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to El Salvador | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from China to El Salvador?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to El Salvador, the average transit time to ship a container from China to El Salvador is from 15 to 25 days.
Price factor to ship a container to El Salvador:
The cost of shipping to ship a container to El Salvador 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 El Salvador, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to El Salvador, 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 El Salvador from any port in the world.
Online container shipping rate calculator to El Salvador 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 El Salvador. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.
How to export a container to El Salvador?
The importation of merchandise in a maritime container in El Salvador begins with an ocean freight cost of between $1,235 USD to $7,550 USD for shipping from the port of export to the port of import in El Salvador, plus Salvadoran customs import fees. that are applied on the import of merchandise to El Salvador that will be VAT (Value Added Tax) = 14.94% on the tax base of the shipment in container CIF + GAC actually paid + other expenses not invoiced to carry out customs clearance on the value total merchandise to import all kinds of general products in El Salvador.
Can i import cargo via container to El Salvador?
Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to El Salvador from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to El Salvador from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of El Salvador Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in El Salvador.
What documents are needed for customs in El Salvador?
The requirements to import into El Salvador 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 El Salvador:
Imports must have the following documentation:
- Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
- Tax Identification Number in El Salvador
- Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
- Registration as a importer in El Salvador
- El Salvador Customs Value Declaration
- Debt free in El Salvador
- Moving Inventory to El Salvador(original)
- Have a trade or company patent in El Salvador that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
- Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
- Demonstrate economic solvency in El Salvador
- Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
- Find a good customs broker in El Salvador
- 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 El Salvador Customs.
If you need more information to ship a container to El Salvador 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 El Salvador:
Taxes and duties to import general items into El Salvador manufactured abroad, whether from Europe, the US, or China, are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Salvadoran Customs of the value of the merchandise + shipping + insurance, the Value Added Tax (VAT) which is 13%, and also the Free on Board payment which is 1.25% for the merchandise that come from the Central American region and 1.5% if the goods are outside the region, the general import rates in El Salvador.
There are products that do not pay import taxes in El Salvador, those that are exempt from tariffs are fertilizers, oils and butter, rice, sugar, corn flour, wheat flour, yellow corn, white corn, oranges, potatoes, bananas , cabbage, tomatoes, wheat cereal, onions, chilies, , black beans, red beans, fluid milk, and food for all kinds of animals.
Import fees in El Salvador:
Most goods imported into El Salvador are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to El Salvador that are subject to the following rates:
Value Added Tax (VAT) 13%+ Free on Board payment 1.25% for merchandise coming from the Central American region and 1.5% for foreign merchandise.
How to ship a container to El Salvador?
The first step in shipping a container to El Salvador is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to El Salvador 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 El Salvador.
Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to El Salvador:
- Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to El Salvador.
- Request a shipping fee to El Salvador 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 El Salvador.
- Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to El Salvador.
- 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 El Salvador.
Major Ports in El Salvador 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 El Salvador, these are the most important port terminals in El Salvador for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.
Port of Acajutla
Address: Bulevar, Sergio de Mello #508 Colonia San Benito San Salvador El Salvador
Coordinates: 13° 34' 28" N 89° 50' 12" W
Port of La Union
Address: Bulevar, Sergio de Mello #508 Colonia San Benito San Salvador El Salvador
Coordinates: 13° 20' 12" N 87° 49' 28" W
Port of La Libertad
Address: FMMJ+X97 Malecón Puerto, Mal. Puerto La Libertad, La Libertad, El Salvador
Coordinates: 13° 29' 10" N 89° 19' 9" W
What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to El Salvador?
Advantages of container shipping service to El Salvador:
- 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 El Salvador
- Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
- Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to El Salvador
- 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 El Salvador
In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to El Salvador from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in El Salvador used by exporters and importers around the world.
| International origin port | Destination port in El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Port of Antwerp Belgium | Destination port: Port of Acajutla; Port Code: SVAQJ |
| Port of Bremerhaven Germany | Destination port: Puerto La Union; Port Code: SVLUN |
| Port of Rotterdam Netherlands | Destination port: Puerto La Libertad; Port Code: SVLLD |
| Port of Barcelona Spain | Destination port: Port of Acajutla; Port Code: SVAQJ |
| Port of Valencia Spain | Destination port: Puerto La Union; Port Code: SVLUN |
| Port of Savona Italy | Destination port: Puerto La Libertad; Port Code: SVLLD |
| Port of New York United States | Destination port: Port of Acajutla; Port Code: SVAQJ |
| Port of Los Angeles California United States | Destination port: Puerto La Union; Port Code: SVLUN |
| Port of Miami Florida United States | Destination port: Puerto La Libertad; Port Code: SVLLD |
| Port of Houston Texas United States | Destination port: Port of Acajutla; Port Code: SVAQJ |
Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to El Salvador:
These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to El Salvado 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 El Salvador?
How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to El Salvador? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to El Salvador 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 El Salvador:
- Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to El Salvador.
- 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 El Salvador.
- Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to El Salvador.
- 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 El Salvador that he is going to import an IMO container.
What is an IMO shipment?
An IMO shipment to El Salvador 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