Container Shipping to Barcelona — Get Instant Quotes
Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Barcelona?
- High-capacity Mediterranean hub. The Port of Barcelona handled 3.89 million TEU in 2024, +18.5 % YoY, a record that guarantees frequent main-line calls and equipment availability. (portdebarcelona.cat)
- Reliable air-cargo fallback. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport moved ≈ 182 000 t of freight in 2024, making it Spain’s #2 cargo gateway for 3- to 5-day door-to-door replenishment. (aena.es)
- Paperwork made simple. Our platform pre-files the EU’s ICS2 Entry Summary Declaration and applies Spain’s standard 21 % VAT automatically—no clearance surprises. trade.ec.europa.eu, (trade.ec.europa.eu, vatcalc.com)
- Door delivery across Iberia & France. Daily rail and truck services link Barcelona’s BEST and APM terminals with Zaragoza, Madrid, Lyon and Toulouse in < 48 h.
Our Container Shipping Services to Barcelona
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping
Large retailers and automotive suppliers land sealed 20', 40', 40'HC—and reefers for wine, fruit and pharma—directly at Terminals BEST, APM TCB and Hutchison Berm B
Less-than-Container Load (LCL) Shipping
SMEs and e-commerce brands cut freight spend by up to 50 % on loads < 15 m³ via our weekly LCL consolidations that devan in the port’s bonded depots.
Popular mode: FCL still dominates auto parts & chemicals; LCL demand is booming for Amazon.es and Shopify restocks.
Port / airport served: Barcelona (ESBCN); urgent cargo via BCN airport.
Typical cargo: Automotive components, fashion apparel, industrial machinery, wine & olive oil.
Transit-time guide:
- Shanghai → Barcelona: ≈ 34-45 days ocean, depending on loop and season.
- Hamburg/Rotterdam → Barcelona: ≈ 3-7 days short-sea feeder.
Local challenge: Berth congestion can spike when Red-Sea diversions reroute services—secure space six weeks before the Christmas import rush.
Alternative option: Air freight trims door-to-door to 3-5 days via BCN for fashion capsules and AOG spares.
Container shipping rates to Barcelona
How much does it cost to ship a container to Barcelona?
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Barcelona?
- East Asia → Barcelona: 34-45 days port-to-port.
- North-Europe → Barcelona: 3-7 days feeder.
- North-America (East Coast) → Barcelona: ~20-25 days via direct Med loops.
Air freight door-to-door: 3-5 days via BCN.
Popular Routes and Ports for Shipping to Barcelona
Asia–Med loops call Barcelona after Piraeus or Gioia Tauro; trans-Atlantic services link New York and Savannah; short-sea feeders connect Rotterdam, Antwerp and Algeciras several times per week.
Steps to Book Your Container Shipment with iContainers
- Quote: Enter origin, destination and cargo specs for an instant rate.
- Docs: Upload commercial invoice, packing list & HS codes (ICS2 auto-filed).
- Book & Pay: Confirm sailing and pay securely online.
- Track: Monitor vessel and customs milestones in real time.
- Clear: Pay EU duty (average ≤ 5 %) + 21 % Spanish VAT—DIY or via our broker. (reuters.com)
- Deliver: Arrange last-mile truck or rail to warehouse, free-zone or Amazon ES FBA.
What Can You Ship in a Container to Barcelona?
Common commodities
- Auto parts
- Fashion & footwear
- Wine & spirits • Machinery
- Fresh produce (reefers)
Restricted / Prohibited
Counterfeit brands, hazardous chemicals without EU REACH licence, protected wood species.
Location of Barcelona
FAQs About Shipping Containers to Singapore
Most goods clear at 0–5 % EU duty plus 21 % VAT on the CIF value.
Yes—below 15 m³ you avoid paying for unused FCL space, typically saving 40–60 %.
Not legally required, but strongly recommended—add door-to-door cover at checkout.
Reserve space 6–8 weeks ahead of the November surge to dodge roll-overs and GRI surcharges.
Generate your instant iContainers quote now and lock in space on the next sailing to Spain’s leading Mediterranean gateway.