Ship a Container to Buenos Aires — Get Instant Quotes

Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Buenos Aires?

• Argentina’s busiest container hub. Terminals at the Port of Buenos Aires moved ≈ 675 000 TEU in the last 12 months, well ahead of any other port in the province (datamarnews.com).
• Link to MERCOSUR’s largest market. From Puerto Nuevo or nearby Dock Sud you can reach 15 million consumers in Greater BA by truck in under two hours.
• Strong automotive & machinery lanes. Vehicle and auto-part imports alone topped US $8.5 billion in 2023 (connecta-network.com) — a lane where our FCL contracts secure space even in peak season.
• End-to-end visibility. Compare FCL, LCL, or air freight via Ezeiza (EZE) in seconds, book online, upload your SIMI import licence and packing list, then track every milestone.
• Alternative speed option. Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) handled ≈ 229 000 t of freight in 2024 and delivers urgent parts to Buenos Aires factories in 24–72 hours (en.wikipedia.org).

Our Container Shipping Services to Buenos Aires

Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping

• Most-used mode for bulk soymeal, chilled beef and machinery.
• Typical routes & times
  • Shanghai → Buenos Aires (via Cape of Good Hope/Panama): 38–40 days port-to-port
  • Rotterdam → Buenos Aires: 27–32 days with trans-shipment at Santos or Montevideo.
  
  


• Ports served: Puerto Nuevo (TERMINAL 4, TRP) and Exolgan Dock Sud; rail links onward to Rosario agribulk belt.


• Local opportunity: New Milei-era tariff cuts on grain & beef exports make FCL the go-to for agri shippers seeking fast customs clearance (reuters.com).

Less than Container Load (LCL) Shipping

• Ideal for < 15 m³ / < 12 t when you only need to pay for the space you use.
• Weekly consolidations feed the Buenos Aires CFS from Shenzhen, Antwerp and Miami.
• SMEs ship spare parts, wine, premium foods and cosmetics via LCL to test market demand.
• Transit-time references
  • Hamburg → Buenos Aires (LCL): 32–35 days door-CFS.
  • Santos → Buenos Aires (feeder): 6–8 days.
  
  

Air freight alternative – critical samples or line-down parts land at EZE in 1–3 days, clear customs within 24 hours, and truck to the Metro area the same day.

How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Buenos Aires?

• East Asia → Buenos Aires: 38–40 days (direct via Cape or via Panama/Santos)
• Europe → Buenos Aires: 27–32 days depending on trans-shipment.
• South America East Coast → Buenos Aires: 6–9 days feeder from Santos or Rio Grande.
• Air freight via EZE: 1–3 days door-to-door within the Americas; 3–5 days from Europe/Asia.

Popular Routes and Ports for Shipping to Buenos Aires

Steps to Book Your Container Shipment with iContainers

1. Get an instant quote (FCL, LCL or air freight).
2. Upload documents – commercial invoice, packing list, and SIMI import permit.
3. Confirm & pay online.
4. Track gate-in, departure, trans-shipment and arrival in real time.
5. Customs clearance – self-handle or have our broker file your import entry and VAT.
6. Arrange final-mile trucking to Pilar, Tigre, or your Free-Trade-Zone warehouse.

What Can You Ship in a Container to Buenos Aires?

Common Commodities

• Automotive parts
• Consumer electronics
• Agricultural machinery
• Wine & spirits
• Frozen beef
• Soymeal pellets reuters.com

Restricted or Prohibited Goods

• Used tires, counterfeit brands, unlicensed pesticides.
• Meat, dairy or fresh produce without SENASA certification.
• Hazardous chemicals not declared under IMDG Code.
• Firearms or ammunition without RENAR permits.