Container Shipping to Ecuador — Get Instant Quotes
Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Ecuador
- Secure slots at two booming hubs. Port of Guayaquil processed 801 k TEU in 2024, while nearby deep-water DP World Posorja hit ≈ 956 k TEU (+87 % YoY)—space vanishes quickly at both terminals. (saamterminals.com, dpworld.com)
- Paperwork made painless. Our platform guides you through ECUAPASS customs entries plus MAG phytosanitary permits—vital for banana, shrimp, and cut-flower exports.
- End-to-end FCL, LCL & combo options. Weekly sailings connect the Americas, Europe, and Asia to Guayaquil (ECGYE) and Posorja, with milestone-level tracking and bilingual support.
- Need extra speed? Add an air-freight leg via Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)—handled 365 k t of cargo in 2024, 92 % of it flowers. (aeropuertoquito.aero)
- Plan for weather & inspections. El Niño rains and tighter anti-narcotics scans can slow yard moves; we flag schedule changes and inspection windows early. (acaps.org)
Our Container Shipping Services to Ecuador
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping
High-volume shippers—banana producers, shrimp processors, automotive-parts suppliers—book 40' reefers and dry boxes straight into Guayaquil or Posorja for rapid reefer plug-ins and GMO checks.
Less than Container Load (LCL) Shipping
SMEs slash costs on < 15 m³ loads via weekly consolidations ex-Miami, New York, Valencia, Rotterdam & Shanghai—ideal for spare parts, apparel, or e-commerce restocks.
| Key Service Facts | |
|---|---|
| Popular mode | FCL dominates perishables; LCL gaining with SMEs & e-commerce |
| Major port / airport served | Guayaquil, Posorja, feeder calls at Manta; urgent freight via UIO or GYE (Guayaquil) |
| Typical cargo | Bananas, shrimp, cut flowers, coffee, cacao, machinery |
| Transit-time snapshots | • Miami → Guayaquil: ≈ 6–8 days • New York → Manta: ≈ 8–12 days • Rotterdam → Guayaquil: ≈ 20–25 days • Shanghai → Guayaquil: ≈ 25–42 days |
| Country-specific challenge | El Niño-linked flooding & stricter narcotics scans can extend dwell times—book early and allow buffer days. acaps.org |
| Alternative option | Door-to-door air freight (1–3 days) via UIO for high-value or time-critical goods |
Container shipping rates to Ecuador
How much does it cost to ship a container to Ecuador?
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Ecuador?
- US Gulf / Caribbean → EC ports: ≈ 6–12 days direct.
- North Europe → Guayaquil: ≈ 18–25 days with one Atlantic trans-shipment.
- East Asia → Guayaquil / Posorja: ≈ 25–42 days via Panama or US East Coast hubs.
- Air freight: door-to-door in 1–3 days through UIO or GYE.
Popular Routes and Ports for Shipping to Ecuador
Weekly services such as ANDEX, WCSA, and Far East–WCSA loops link Guayaquil and Posorja with Miami, Houston, New York, Rotterdam, Valencia, Ningbo, and Shanghai. Inland, bonded trucking reaches Andean free-trade zones (e.g., Quito, Ambato) within 12 hours of discharge.
Steps to Book Your Container Shipment with iContainers
- Generate an instant quote online.
- Upload documents (commercial invoice, packing list, phytosanitary or fumigation certs if needed).
- Confirm booking & pay securely.
- Track milestones—gate-in, loading, trans-shipment, arrival—in real time.
- Clear customs—DIY via ECUAPASS or use our licensed brokers.
- Arrange final-mile delivery to pack-houses, factories, or Amazon FBA.
What Can You Ship in a Container to Ecuador?
Common Commodities
- Bananas
- Shrimp
- Cut flowers
- Coffee & cacao
- Automotive parts
- Consumer electronics
**Restricted / Prohibited **
Firearms, wildlife products, counterfeit brands, narcotics, untreated wooden packaging without ISPM-15 proof.
Main ports in Ecuador
FAQs About Shipping Containers to Ecuador
Enter origin, destination, and load size in our quote tool—FCL & LCL rates update weekly with bunker and peak-season surcharges.
Not legally required but strongly advised; add door-to-door coverage at checkout.
Secure space 6–8 weeks before expected heavy-rain months (Jan–Apr) to avoid roll-overs and congestion.
Yes—book sea-air solutions (e.g., Asian origin → Miami by air → Guayaquil by feeder) for optimal speed and cost.