FREIGHT FORWARDER · USA TO SOUTH AMERICA
Freight from the USA
to South America
Ocean and air freight from New York and New Jersey and every major US port to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and the rest of Latin America. One licensed team books your cargo, handles the export paperwork and stays with it to delivery.
WHERE WE SHIP
Brazil, the Southern Cone and the Andes
We work with carriers and agents across South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Typical ocean transit times from New York and New Jersey are below.
Brazil
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and the south of Brazil, through Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí and Navegantes. Typical ocean transit: 16 to 24 days.
The Southern Cone
Argentina, Uruguay and Chile, through Buenos Aires, Montevideo, San Antonio and Valparaíso. Typical ocean transit: 18 to 30 days.
Colombia, Peru and Ecuador
The Caribbean and Pacific coasts, through Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura, Callao and Guayaquil. Typical ocean transit: 7 to 18 days.
WHAT WE MOVE TO SOUTH AMERICA
Commercial cargo and project freight
Full containers, shared containers and air freight, priced by our team for your cargo and your timeline.
01
Machinery and spare parts
Industrial machines, generators and parts on flat racks, open tops or in standard containers.
02
Vehicles and equipment
Trucks and heavy equipment by container or RoRo. We check the used-vehicle rules first.
03
Commercial goods
Retail stock, electronics and raw materials, by FCL or consolidated LCL.
04
Household goods
Personal effects for families moving home, packed, inventoried and documented.
PAPERWORK
Export documents done right the first time
Customs in South America are strict about documents. We prepare and check the paperwork before your cargo leaves the US, so it clears on arrival.
AES / EEI export filing
Commercial invoices and packing lists
Your buyer’s tax ID on every document
Certificates of origin
ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging
QUESTIONS
Shipping to South America: common questions
How long does shipping to South America take?
From New York and New Jersey, typical ocean transit is 7 to 12 days to Colombia, 12 to 18 days to Peru and Ecuador, 16 to 24 days to Brazil, 18 to 24 days to Chile and 20 to 30 days to Argentina and Uruguay. Air freight takes 2 to 5 days. Every quote shows the current sailing estimates.
Do you offer shared containers (LCL)?
Yes. If you do not have enough cargo for a full container, we consolidate it with other shipments so you only pay for the space you use.
What does my buyer need?
Their tax ID for the bill of lading and invoice: CNPJ in Brazil, CUIT in Argentina, RUT in Chile, RUC in Peru or NIT in Colombia. We confirm the rest before booking.
Which US ports do you ship from?
New York and New Jersey, Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah and the West Coast. We also pick up from your door anywhere in the US and truck it to the best port for your sailing.
Do you handle air freight to South America?
Yes. As an IATA-accredited agent we book air cargo directly with the airlines for urgent or high-value shipments.
How do I pay my invoice?
Online through PayCargo. We are Lightning-rated, which means cargo is released within 1 hour of payment.