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Ship a container to Uruguay

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

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

Ship a container to Uruguay

Ship a container to the major ports in Uruguay: Port of Montevideo.

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

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

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

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

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Uruguay:

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

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 Uruguay?

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

Estimated transit time to ship a container to Uruguay:

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

Shortest transit time to ship a container to Uruguay:

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

Longest transit times to ship a container to Uruguay:

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

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

Container shipping rates from USA to Uruguay

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

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

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

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

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

Container shipping rates from Spain to Uruguay

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

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

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

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

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

Container shipping rates from Europe to Uruguay

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

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

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

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

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

Container shipping rates from China to Uruguay

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

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

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

Price factor to ship a container to Uruguay:

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

 

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

How to export a container to Uruguay?

To export and then import a container to Uruguay via sea containers begins with an ocean freight cost of between $880 USD to $6550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import to the port of Montevideo Uruguay, plus import fees from Uruguayan customs that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into Uruguay, which will be an average range from 0% to 35% tariffs + 21% (IVA) customs VAT, +IMESIS from 3,45% to 34,5%, all calculated on the CIF cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in Uruguay. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount when you are moving back to live in Uruguay, all other imports will pay duties & taxes, also when the importer apply for a trade agreement in Uruguay when it is established by some Uruguayan regulations for imports without taxes to Uruguay. Likewise, everything must be effectively paid to Customs + other expenses not invoiced with the ocean freight or customs fee to carry out the container from the port of import, as the local port charges to import all kinds of general cargo to Uruguay.

Can i import cargo via container to Uruguay?

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

What documents are needed for customs in Uruguay?

The requirements to import into Uruguay 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 Uruguay :

Imports must have the following documentation:

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

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

Taxes and duties for importing general items into Uruguay made abroad whether from Europe, the US, or China are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Uruguayan Customs that, as a general rule of import, the ad valorem duty or tariff + IMESI are paid, which is from 0% to 100% on the CIF value of the cargo in the container shipment. Additionally you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds from 21% in Uruguay. The VAT (IVA) will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + the general import rates in Uruguay, if the import comes from the European Union or USA and there is a exempted by international agreement between the parties you can exonerate taxes or pay less than the before mentioned when shipping personal effects or vehicles for Uruguayan citizens moving to Uruguay.

Import fees in Uruguay:

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

Average range from 0% to 35% tariffs + 21% (IVA) customs VAT, + IMESIS from 3,45% to 34,5%, all calculated on the CIF cost, insurance and freight value (CIF)

How to ship a container to Uruguay?

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

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

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

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

Port of Montevideo

Address: Juan Carlos Gómez, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
Coordinates: 34° 54' 2" S 56° 12' 24" W

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

Advantages of container shipping service to Uruguay:

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

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

International origin port Destination port in Uruguay
Port of Antwerp Belgium Port of destination: Montevideo, Uruguay; Port Code: UYMVD
Port of Bremerhaven Germany Port of destination: Montevideo, Uruguay; Port Code: UYMVD
Port of Rotterdam Netherlands Port of destination: Montevideo, Uruguay; Port Code: UYMVD
Port of Barcelona Spain Port of destination: Montevideo, Uruguay; Port Code: UYMVD
Port of Valencia Spain Port of destination: Montevideo, Uruguay; Port Code: UYMVD
Port of Savona Italy Port of destination: Montevideo, Uruguay; Port Code: UYMVD
Port of New York United States Port of destination: Montevideo, Uruguay; Port Code: UYMVD
Port of Los Angeles California United States Port of destination: Montevideo, Uruguay; Port Code: UYMVD
Port of Miami Florida United States Port of destination: Montevideo, Uruguay; Port Code: UYMVD
Port of Houston Texas United States Port of destination: Montevideo, Uruguay; Port Code: UYMVD

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Uruguay:

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

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

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Uruguay.
  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 Uruguay.
  5.  Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Uruguay.
  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 Uruguay that he is going to import an IMO container.

What is an IMO shipment?

An IMO shipment to Uruguay 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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