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Freight forwarder · USA to South America

Freight from the USA to South America

Ocean and air freight from New York and New Jersey and every major US port to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and the rest of Latin America. One licensed team books your cargo, handles the export paperwork and stays with it to delivery.

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  • FMC-licensed NVOCC
  • IATA accredited
  • Released within 60 minutes of payment
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Where we ship

Brazil, the Southern Cone and the Andes

We work with carriers and agents across South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Typical ocean transit times from New York and New Jersey are below.

  • Brazil

    São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and the south of Brazil. Typical ocean transit: 16 to 24 days.

    Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí and Navegantes

  • The Southern Cone

    Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. Typical ocean transit: 18 to 30 days.

    Buenos Aires, Montevideo, San Antonio and Valparaíso

  • Colombia, Peru and Ecuador

    The Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Typical ocean transit: 7 to 18 days.

    Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura, Callao and Guayaquil

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Central America and the Caribbean

Our carriers and agents also cover Central America and the Caribbean, and our team already books cargo to Panama and to Trinidad and Tobago.

  • Panama

    A lane our team books today. Send us the cargo and your buyer's city, and we confirm the current sailing, transit time and documents with your quote.

  • Trinidad and Tobago

    Another lane we book today. We pick up anywhere in the US and prepare the AES filing, commercial invoice and packing list before the cargo leaves.

  • The rest of the region

    Shipping somewhere else in Central America or the Caribbean? Tell us the destination and we will check the routing and the current sailings before you commit.

What we move to South America

Commercial cargo and project freight

Full containers, shared containers and air freight, priced by our team for your cargo and your timeline.

  • Machinery and spare parts

    Industrial machines, generators and parts on flat racks, open tops or in standard containers.

  • Vehicles and equipment

    Trucks and heavy equipment by container or RoRo. We check the used-vehicle rules first.

  • Commercial goods

    Retail stock, electronics and raw materials, by FCL or consolidated LCL.

  • Household goods

    Personal effects for families moving home, packed, inventoried and documented.

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Paperwork

Export documents done right the first time

Customs in South America are strict about documents. We prepare and check the paperwork before your cargo leaves the US, so it clears on arrival.

  • AES / EEI export filing
  • Commercial invoices and packing lists
  • Your buyer's tax ID on every document
  • Certificates of origin
  • ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging
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Questions

Shipping to South America: common questions

How long does shipping to South America take?
From New York and New Jersey, typical ocean transit is 7 to 12 days to Colombia, 12 to 18 days to Peru and Ecuador, 16 to 24 days to Brazil, 18 to 24 days to Chile and 20 to 30 days to Argentina and Uruguay. Air freight takes 2 to 5 days. Every quote shows the current sailing estimates.
Do you offer shared containers (LCL)?
Yes. If you do not have enough cargo for a full container, we consolidate it with other shipments so you only pay for the space you use.
What does my buyer need?
Their tax ID for the bill of lading and invoice: CNPJ in Brazil, CUIT in Argentina, RUT in Chile, RUC in Peru or NIT in Colombia. We confirm the rest before booking.
Which US ports do you ship from?
New York and New Jersey, Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah and the West Coast. We also pick up from your door anywhere in the US and truck it to the best port for your sailing.
Do you handle air freight to South America?
Yes. As an IATA-accredited agent we book air cargo directly with the airlines for urgent or high-value shipments.
How do I pay my invoice?
Online through PayCargo. We are Lightning-rated, which means cargo is released within 60 minutes of payment.

Still have a question? Call (908) 440-0999 or email info@vipcargoservices.com.

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