Most-used mode for machinery, vehicles and consumer goods feeding Chile’s long north-south market.
Typical routes & times
Ports served: San Antonio (STI + DP World) and Valparaíso; both connect to the country-wide Ruta 5 highway for door delivery.
Opportunity: New cold-chain terminals expedite temperature-controlled imports such as pharmaceuticals and specialty foods.
Pay only for the space you use — ideal for < 15 m³ / < 12 t.
Weekly consolidations from Shenzhen, Hamburg and Miami feed bonded CFS warehouses in Santiago.
SMEs routinely ship electronics, wine & spirits, outdoor apparel and spare parts this way.
Transit-time samples
Need speed? Critical samples can fly into SCL and reach Santiago free-zones in 24 – 48 h.
Container shipping rates to Chile
Trade Lane | Weekly Service Highlights |
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Pacific Asia | Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian → San Antonio |
North Europe | Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg → San Antonio / Valparaíso |
West Coast S. America | Callao (Peru), Guayaquil (Ecuador) → Valparaíso |
Feeder Network | San Antonio ↔ Arica, Iquique, Puerto Montt |
Use our quote tool — rates include ocean freight, fuel and Chilean terminal charges.
For < 15 m³, weekly LCL consolidation usually beats FCL.
Not legally, but strongly recommended; add full-value coverage at checkout.
Yes—a flat 19 % IVA is levied on CIF value at customs. taxsummaries.pwc.com
Yes—SAG may require a phytosanitary certificate and can order random fumigation or re-export if standards aren’t met. apps.fas.usda.gov