Our specialized equipment portfolio and end-to-end freight services are engineered to meet strict Chilean customs (Servicio Nacional de Aduanas) and agricultural (SAG) standards while navigating high-altitude and coastal topographies.
| Transport Mode | Chile Gateway Ports | Avg. Transit Time | Customs Type | Primary Industrial Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean FCL | San Antonio / Valparaíso | 22 - 28 Days | DDP / DAP / Clearance at Origin | Retail Goods, Automotive, Solar Panels, Consumer Electronics |
| Ocean LCL | San Antonio / Iquique (ZOFRI) | 25 - 32 Days | Consolidated DDP Import | Commercial Machinery Spares, Textiles, Hardware Tools |
| Air Express | Santiago (SCL Airport) | 3 - 5 Days | Priority Expedited Clearing | High-Value Electronics, Medical Devices, Urgent Mining Parts |
| Heavy Flatbed Road | Antofagasta / Mejillones | Inland 24-48 Hours | Special Project Permits | Lithium Extraction Machinery, Structural Steel, Oversized Tanks |
Chile presents unique geographical and economic demand profiles, stretching over 4,200 kilometers along South America’s Pacific coast. We engineer specific logistics protocols to match region-specific industrial operational requirements.
Chile leads global copper and lithium production. Transporting heavy machinery, crushers, and chemical reagents to high-altitude mines requires reinforced 3-axle flatbeds and specialized haulage permits for steep mountain inclines.
Serving regions like Maule and O'Higgins, our cold-chain reefer cargo services guarantee precise temperature regulation for wine, fruit, and agricultural machinery import/export via the primary maritime hub of San Antonio.
High-density consumer retail requires ultra-fast deconsolidation. Our DDP air freight and LCL sea options ensure fast clearance through Santiago’s SCL airport and inland bonded depots with full duty tax pre-payment.
Supporting Wind, Solar, and emerging Green Hydrogen initiatives in Southern Chile. We execute project logistics involving out-of-gauge (OOG) turbine parts, specialized ISO containers, and heavy sea-barge transport.
Chile's Integrated System of Foreign Trade (SICEX) has accelerated digital customs filing. Logistics suppliers must integrate automated document clearance to ensure smooth processing of Declaración de Ingreso (DIN) without physical bottlenecks at maritime ports.
Multimodal transit routes connecting Northern Chile ports (Iquique, Mejillones) with Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay are reducing Pacific-to-Atlantic transit times. Flatbed semi-trailers and multimodal LCL services are key to capitalizing on these trade arteries.
Aligned with Chile's Vision 2030 National Logistics Strategy, modern exporters are shifting toward bio-fuel marine carriers and low-emission inland fleets. Our container options prioritize high structural endurance to minimize environmental footprint.
Navigating international shipping to Chile requires deep familiarity with local customs mechanisms and bilateral trade accords. Under the upgraded China-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), over 97% of tariff lines benefit from duty-free entry, provided strict rules of origin documentation are met.
To successfully apply preferential tariff treatments during Declaración de Ingreso (DIN) filing with Chilean Customs, importers and freight forwarders must ensure that the Certificate of Origin (Form F) precisely matches ocean bills of lading and commercial invoices in terms of HS Code classification, weight metrics, and vessel routing details. Unconsolidated cargo shipments under DDP terms eliminate administrative drag by delegating local tax calculations (including Chile’s 19% Impuesto al Valor Agregado - IVA) and customs processing directly to certified logistics providers.
Furthermore, managing risk during peak seasonal congestion at the Port of San Antonio and Port of Valparaíso necessitates leveraging dynamic sea-to-truck multimodal systems. By utilizing bonded inland clearance depots in Santiago or San Bernardo, importers can bypass port gridlock, ensuring expedited last-mile delivery to warehouses across the country.
With over a quarter-century of supply chain excellence, we integrate global vessel networks with local Chilean logistics assets to guarantee total shipment integrity.
Direct operational clearance authorizations, ensuring rapid clearance across sea, air, and land checkpoints without third-party fees.
A fleet of over 140 owned vehicles, including 3-axle flatbeds, low-bed heavy equipment carriers, and temperature-monitored chassis.
Our dry containers and shipping hardware meet stringent ABS, CCS, LR, and Bureau Veritas standards for structural reliability.
Integrated telematics supply 24/7 location, temperature, and milestone tracking from origin dispatch straight to Chilean destinations.
Under DDP terms serving Chile, our logistics engine handles the complete supply chain lifecycle: origin cargo pick-up, ocean/air export freight, customs declaration (DIN) with Chilean Customs (Servicio Nacional de Aduanas), payment of import tariffs and local 19% IVA tax, and final door delivery directly to your facility in Santiago, Valparaíso, or mining sites in Antofagasta.
To utilize preferential tax treatment, importers must present a valid Certificate of Origin (Form F) issued by authorized bodies prior to customs declaration clearance. The item descriptions, HS codes, and quantities on Form F must align perfectly with the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading.
All wooden crates, pallets, and dunnage entering Chile must comply with ISPM 15 heat treatment or fumigation standards and carry the official IPPC stamp. Non-compliant packaging faces mandatory quarantine, re-export, or destruction by SAG inspectors at ports like San Antonio or Valparaíso.
San Antonio is Chile’s largest container port by volume, making it ideal for high-density consumer goods, bulk retail, and agricultural machinery heading to Central Chile. Valparaíso offers specialized container infrastructure with streamlined logistics zones (ZEAL) for rapid truck dispatch directly to the Santiago ring road system.
We deploy heavy-duty 3-axle flatbeds and specialized low-boy trailers equipped with high-torque braking systems and multi-axle load distribution. All transit routes through the Atacama region to high-altitude mine sites undergo route surveying, escort vehicle coordination, and municipal road permit authorizations.
Yes, we provide flexible off-dock bonded storage and interim warehouse management near major maritime terminals. This enables importers to store goods safely while customs clearing (DIN) processes or last-mile truck scheduling are finalized, preventing costly container demurrage fees.
All dry cargo shipping containers offered for sale or lease are manufactured from weather-resistant Corten steel and certified by leading international classification societies including Bureau Veritas (BV), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Lloyd's Register (LR), and China Classification Society (CCS).
Multimodal logistics combines the cost efficiency of ocean shipping with the speed of air express and flexibility of road haulage. In event of port strikes, weather delays, or vessel blank sailings, our control towers re-route shipments dynamically across alternative air hubs or trans-Andean road networks to uphold contract SLAs.