Ship a container to Guatemala
Container shipping services to Guatemala offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Guatemala with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Guatemala.
Shipping a container to Guatemala has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Guatemala.
Ship a container to Guatemala
Ship a container to the major ports in Guatemala: Port of Puerto Quetzal, Port of Puerto Barrios, Port of Santo Tomas de Castilla
How much does it cost to ship a container to Guatemala?
- How much does it cost to ship a container to Guatemala, the average price to ship a container to Guatemala is from $882 to $6550 US Dollars.
- The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Guatemala 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 Guatemala.
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Guatemala?
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Guatemala, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Guatemala is from $880 to $2850. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Guatemala ranges depending on the route.
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Guatemala?
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Guatemala, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Guatemala is from $880 to $4550. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Guatemala ranges depending on the route.
Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Guatemala:
Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Guatemala 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 Guatemala.
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 Guatemala?
The average transit time to ship a container to Guatemala is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
Estimated transit time to ship a container to Guatemala:
The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Guatemala 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 Puerto Barrios | 35 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Spain | Valencia | Port of Puerto Barrios | 32 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Spain | Algeciras | Port of Puerto Barrios | 30 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Port of Puerto Barrios | 25 | 3500€ |
| North America | United States | New York | Port of Puerto Barrios | 25 | $2850 |
| North America | United States | Miami | Port of Puerto Barrios | 20 | $2200 |
| North America | United States | Los Angeles | Port of Puerto Barrios | 20 | $3500 |
| North America | United States | Houston TX | Port of Puerto Barrios | 20 | $3500 |
| Asia | China | Shanghai | Port of Puerto Barrios | 25 | $2850 |
Shortest transit time to ship a container to Guatemala:
One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Guatemala is the route from New York United States to Veracruz Guatemala with an average transit time from 20 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Guatemala is from Valencia Spain to the major ports in Guatemala, with an average transit time of 30 to 35 days.
Longest transit times to ship a container to Guatemala:
The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Guatemala 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 Guatemala?
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Guatemala?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Guatemala is from $2850 to $4550 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from USA to Guatemala
These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Guatemala with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Guatemala for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Guatemala.
| Container shipping service to Guatemala | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Guatemala: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Guatemala. | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Guatemala, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Guatemala is from 18 to 35 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Guatemala?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Guatemala?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Guatemala is from 3150€ to 4550€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Spain to Guatemala
These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Guatemala with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Guatemala for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Guatemala.
How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Guatemala?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Guatemala, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Guatemala is from 25 to 35 days.
| Container shipping service to Guatemala | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Guatemala: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Guatemala?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Guatemala is from 2850€ to 6550€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Europe to Guatemala
These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Guatemala with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Guatemala for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Guatemala.
| Container shipping service to Guatemala | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Guatemala: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Guatemala. | 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 Guatemala. | 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 Guatemala. | 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 Guatemala. | 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 Guatemala. | 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 Guatemala. | 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 Guatemala. | 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 Guatemala. | 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 Guatemala?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Guatemala, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Guatemala is from 18 days to 42 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Guatemala?
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Guatemala?, the average price to ship a container from China to Guatemala is from $880 to $2850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from China to Guatemala
These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Guatemala with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Guatemala for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Guatemala.
| Container shipping service to Guatemala | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Guatemala: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala | 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 Guatemala?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Guatemala, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Guatemala is from 15 to 25 days.
Price factor to ship a container to Guatemala:
The cost of shipping to ship a container to Guatemala 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 Guatemala, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Guatemala, 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 Guatemala from any port in the world.
Online container shipping rate calculator to Guatemala 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 Guatemala. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.
How to export a container to Guatemala?
The import of merchandise in a maritime container in Guatemala 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 Guatemala, plus Guatemalan customs import fees that are apply on the import of merchandise to Guatemala that will be 12% on the total value of the items, + VAT, on average the import tax in Guatemala is 27% (VAT + DAI) on the total value of the merchandise to import all kinds of general products in Guatemala.
Can i import cargo via container to Guatemala?
Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Guatemala from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Guatemala from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Guatemala Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Guatemala.
What documents are needed for customs in Guatemala?
The requirements to import into Guatemala 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 Guatemala:
Imports must have the following documentation:
- Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
- Tax Identification Number in Guatemala
- Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
- Registration as a importer in Guatemala
- Guatemala Customs Value Declaration
- Debt free in Guatemala
- Moving Inventory to Guatemala (original)
- Have a trade or company patent in Guatemala that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
- Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
- Demonstrate economic solvency in Guatemala
- Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
- Find a good customs broker in Guatemala
- 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 Guatemala Customs.
If you need more information to ship a container to Guatemala you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE
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Tel: +12012015020 USA
Tel: +34628279703 ESPANA
Email: info@brlogistics.net
Taxes and duties to import into Guatemala:
Taxes and duties to import general items into Guatemala manufactured abroad whether from Europe, the US, or China are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the Guatemalan Customs import fees of 12% on the total value of the items, + VAT, on average the import tax in Guatemala is 27% (VAT + DAI) on the total value + the General import rates in Guatemala.
Import fees in Guatemala:
Most goods imported into Guatemala are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Guatemala that are subject to the following rates:
Average import rate of 27% (VAT + DAI)
How to ship a container to Guatemala?
The first step in shipping a container to Guatemala is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Guatemala 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 Guatemala.
Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Guatemala:
- Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Guatemala.
- Request a shipping fee to Guatemala 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 Guatemala.
- Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Guatemala.
- 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 Guatemala.
Major Ports in Guatemala 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 Guatemala, these are the most important port terminals in Guatemala for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.
Port of Santo Tomas de Castilla
Address: Santo Tomas de Castilla Puerto Barrios, Izabal Guatemala
Coordinates: 15° 41' 41" N 88° 36' 59" W
Port of Puerto Barrios
Address: 9a. 1st street and 2a. Ave. Port Terminal Puerto Barrios Guatemala
Coordinates: 15° 44' 4" N 88° 36' 21" W
Port of Puerto Quetzal
Address:Km. 102 Autopista Escuintla Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, CA PBX: (502) 7828-3500
Coordinates: 13° 55' 20" N 90° 47' 31" W
What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Guatemala?
Advantages of container shipping service to Guatemala:
- 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 Guatemala
- Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
- Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Guatemala
- 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 Guatemala
In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Guatemala from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in Guatemala used by exporters and importers around the world.
| International origin port | Destination port in Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Port of Antwerp Belgium | Port of Santo Tomas de Castilla; Port Code: GTSTC |
| Port of Bremerhaven Germany | Puerto Barrios; Port Code: GTPBR |
| Port of Rotterdam Netherlands | Puerto Quetzal; Port Code: GTPRQ |
| Port of Barcelona Spain | Port of Santo Tomas de Castilla; Port Code: GTSTC |
| Port of Valencia Spain | Puerto Barrios; Port Code: GTPBR |
| Port of Savona Italy | Puerto Quetzal; Port Code: GTPRQ |
| Port of New York United States | Port of Santo Tomas de Castilla; Port Code: GTSTC |
| Port of Los Angeles California United States | Puerto Barrios; Port Code: GTPBR |
| Port of Miami Florida United States | Puerto Quetzal; Port Code: GTPRQ |
| Port of Houston Texas United States | Port of Santo Tomas de Castilla; Port Code: GTSTC |
Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Guatemala:
These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Guatemala 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 Guatemala?
How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Guatemala? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Guatemala 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 Guatemala:
- Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Guatemala.
- 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 Guatemala.
- Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Guatemala.
- 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 Guatemala that he is going to import an IMO container.
What is an IMO shipment?
An IMO shipment to Guatemala 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