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Ship a container to South Korea

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

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

Ship a container to South Korea

Ship a container to the major ports in South Korea: Port of Incheon, Port of Ulsan, Port of Busan, Port of Gwangyang, Mokpo Port

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How much does it cost to ship a container to South Korea?

  • How much does it cost to ship a container to South Korea, the average price to ship a container to South Korea is from $850 to $4500 US Dollars.
  • The shipping timeline to ship a full container to South Korea 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 port in South Korea.

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to South Korea, the average price to ship a 20ft container to South Korea is from $850 to $1530. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to South Korea ranges depending on the route.

How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to South Korea, the average price to ship a 40ft container to South Korea is from $850 to $4500. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to South Korea ranges depending on the route.

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to South Korea:

Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to South Korea 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 South Korea.

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 South Korea?

The average transit time to ship a container to South Korea is from 4 weeks to 6 weeks.

Estimated transit time to ship a container to South Korea:

The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to South Korea 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 Busan 35 2115€
Europe Spain Valencia Busan 32 2115€
Europe Spain Algeciras Busan 35 2115€
Europe Netherlands Rotterdam Busan 40 1850€
North America United States New York Busan 38 $3500
North America United States Miami Busan 35 $3850
North America United States Los Angeles Busan 15 $1500
North America United States Houston TX Busan 52 $3650
Asia China Shanghai Busan 15 $1350

Shortest transit time to ship a container to South Korea:

One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to South Korea is the route from Valencia Spain to South Korea with an average of 15 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to South Korea is from New York USA to the port of Busan South Korea, with an average transit time of 30 to 38 days.

Longest transit times to ship a container to South Korea:

The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Busan is from the port of Houston Texas, with an estimated average transit time between 45 and 52 days. The next longest route is from the port of Barcelona Spain, with an average transit time of 38-42 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to South Korea?

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to South Korea?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to South Korea is from $1150 to $4550 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from USA to South Korea

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

Container shipping service to South Korea Type of container Ocean freight rates to  South Korea:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to South Korea. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from California to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Canadá to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from USA to South Korea?

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

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

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to South Korea?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to South Korea is from 1150€ to 4550€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Spain to  South Korea

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

Container shipping service to South Korea Type of container Ocean freight rates to  South Korea:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a  South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to  South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to  South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to  South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to  South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to  South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to South Korea?

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

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

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to South Korea?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to South Korea is from 2500€ to 5500€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Europe to South Korea

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

Container shipping service to South Korea Type of container Ocean freight rates to  South Korea:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to  South Korea. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to  South Korea. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to  South Korea. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from France to  South Korea. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to  South Korea. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to  South Korea. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to  South Korea. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to  South Korea. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to South Korea?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to South Korea, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to South Korea is from 18 to 35 days.

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

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to South Korea?, the average price to ship a container from China to South Korea is from $850 to $3500 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from China to South Korea

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

Container shipping service to South Korea Type of container Ocean freight rates to South Korea:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to South Korea 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from China to South Korea?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to South Korea, the average transit time to ship a container from China to South Korea is from 15 to 25 days.

Price factor to ship a container to South Korea:

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

 

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

How to export a container to South Korea?

Exporting goods in a sea container to South Korea begins with an ocean freight cost of between $850 USD to $4550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Korea, plus South Customs import fees. Korean tariffs that are applied to the import of merchandise to be imported into Korea, which will be an average of 9% tariffs for general merchandise and 0% for agricultural products according to the free trade agreement + 10% customs VAT (VAT), calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in South Korea. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer accepts a trade agreement between South Korea and the United States or between South Korea and the European Union, when so established by some Korean regulations for importation without taxes to South Korea. The other imports of luxury products such as tobacco, alcohol, vehicles have higher taxes from 10% to 115%, and from 15 to 20% for the import of vehicles, which must be effectively paid to Customs in Korea + other expenses not invoiced to carry out customs clearance on the total value of the merchandise to import all kinds of general products in South Korea.

Can i import cargo via container to South Korea?

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

What documents are needed for customs in South Korea?

The requirements to export and then be able to import into South Korea are to have a Korean import license, present the commercial invoice translated into Korean (or English) and the detailed packing list, where the quantity details must be indicated, the type of product and the shipping location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in Korea:

Imports must have the following documentation:

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

If you need more information to  ship a container to South Korea 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 South Korea:

Taxes and duties to import general items to South Korea made abroad will be subject to tariffs, if it is from Europe or Spain it could be imported without taxes under agreement or carnet ata, from the United States you have to pay the import fees of Customs of Korea that as a general rule of importation, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is 9% to 10% on the CIF value of the container shipment, for luxury items such as tobacco, luxury cars, boats, and for merchandise general it will be from 20 to 30% or more if it is Alcohol you can pay up to 115% tariffs. Additionally, you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds to 10% (VAT), the VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in Incoterm CIF + the Customs tax (tariff).

Import fees in South Korea:

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

Import tariffs in South Korea: From the European Union 0%, for beer 115%, 30% for fruit liquors and 72% for other liquors, vehicles 15 to 20%.

How to ship a container to South Korea?

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

Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to South Korea:

  1. Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to South Korea.
  2. Request a shipping fee to South Korea 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 South Korea.
  5. Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to South Korea.
  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 South Korea.

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

Port of Busan

Address: 79-9, Jungan-Dong 4GA Jung-Gu Busan 600-016 Korea, South
Coordinates: 35º 5' 53'' N, 129º 2' 8'' E

Port of Gwangyang

Address: 335-1 Sujeong-dong Yeosu City 550-705 Korea, South
Coordinates: 34º 33' 36'' N, 127º 25' 11'' E

Port of Incheon

Address: Seohaero 193 (1-17 7(chil)-ga Hang-dong) Jung-gu Incheon Korea, South Coordinates: 37º 28' 50'' N, 126º 37' 14'' E

Port of Mokpo

Address: 1101 Okam-Dong Mokpo city 530-831 Korea, South
Coordinates: 34° 46' 34" N 126° 22' 59" E

Port of Ulsan

Address: 139-19, Maeamdong Namgu Ulsan Korea, South
Coordinates: 35° 29' 59" N 129° 23' 12" E

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

Advantages of container shipping service to South Korea:

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

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

International origin port Destination port in South Korea
Port of Antwerp Belgium Port of destination: Busan; Port Code: KRPUS
Port of Bremerhaven Germany Port of destination: Incheon; Port Code: KRICH
Port of Rotterdam Netherlands Port of destination: Gwangyang ; Port Code: KRKAN
Port of Barcelona Spain Port of destination: Mokpo; Port Code: KRMOK
Port of Valencia Spain Port of destination: Ulsan ; Port Code: KRUSN
Port of Savona Italy Port of destination: Gwangyang ; Port Code: KRKAN
Port of New York United States Port of destination: Busan; Port Code: KRPUS
Port of Los Angeles California United States Port of destination: Incheon; Port Code: KRICH
Port of Miami Florida United States Port of destination: Mokpo; Port Code: KRMOK
Port of Houston Texas United States Port of destination: Ulsan ; Port Code: KRUSN

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to South Korea:

These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to South Korea 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 South Korea?

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

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to South Korea.
  2. Comprobar que la mercancía IMO este en buenas condiciones para poder ser cargado en el barco. 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 South Korea.
  5.  Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to South Korea.
  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 South Koreathat he is going to import an IMO container.

What is an IMO shipment?

An IMO shipment 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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