Are you looking for a freight forwarder to ship your products from China?
If you are an importer, wholesaler, or business owner in Latin America, you know that China is one of the world's largest manufacturing hubs. However, safely and economically shipping your products from Chinese ports (such as Shanghai, Ningbo, or Shenzhen) to destinations like Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, or Chile can be challenging. You need a reliable sea freight forwarder to handle the complex logistics.
Due to the long distances from China, sea freight to Latin America is the most cost-effective way to transport large volumes of goods over long distances. Whether you are shipping electronics, machinery, furniture, or auto parts, sea freight is often cheaper than air freight—especially for heavy or bulky cargo.
1. Direct and transit shipping routes:
Choose direct routes to countries such as Brazil (Santos, Rio de Janeiro), Mexico (Manzanillo, Veracruz, Lazaro Cardenas), Colombia (Buenaventura), and Argentina (Buenos Aires), or transit through Panama, to balance your shipping time and budget.
2. General cargo shipping services:
FCL
Ideal for large-volume cargo transportation. You can rent an entire container (20ft, 40ft, or 40ft high cube). No need to mix with other cargo. Faster loading and unloading speeds and lower risk of cargo damage.
LCL
Ideal for small-volume cargo transportation. You share container space with other shippers. You only pay for the actual cubic meters (CBM) occupied by your cargo. The minimum order quantity is usually 1 cubic meter.
3. Customized logistics:
Providing professional handling for special goods (such as refrigerated containers for medical supplies, cosmetics, and oversized cargo).
4. Other services if required
Senghor Logistics offers various local services in China. When you have special requirements, our services meet your needs.
- We have large cooperative warehouses near basic domestic ports, providing value-added services such as collection, warehousing, palletizing, and interior services.
- We provide services such as trailers, weighing, customs declaration and inspection, origin documents, fumigation, insurance, etc.
Shipping time from China to Latin America varies depending on the destination port and route. Typical transit time data is as follows (excluding peak season delays and customs inspection time):
Shipping from China to major Mexican ports (Manzanillo, Veracruz): 30 to 38 days
Shipping from China to Colombia (Buenaventura, Cartagena): 30 to 40 days.
Shipping from China to Chile (San Antonio, Valparaiso): 35 to 42 days
Shipping from China to Brazil (Santos, Rio de Janeiro): 40 to 48 days
Shipping from China to Peru (Callao): 30 to 42 days
Shipping from China to Ecuador (Guayaquil): 30 to 40 days
Shipping from China to Argentina (Buenos Aires) and Uruguay (Montevideo): 45 to 55 days
Shipping from China to transshipment ports (Kingston, Panama, etc.): 32 to 45 days
Peak Season Reminder: During the peak shipping season each year, shipping schedules may be slightly delayed. We recommend booking and reserving space in advance to ensure timely delivery. Currently (June 2026), there is a severe shortage of shipping space from China to Latin America, so we need our customers to confirm new bookings as soon as possible.
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Q1: What is the cheapest way to ship from China to Latin America?
A: Sea freight LCL is the cheapest option for small shipments (under 15 CBM). For large shipments (15 CBM or more), the unit cost of 20-foot or 40-foot FCL is lower. Compared to air freight, sea freight is a lot cheaper, but the transit time is 3-6 weeks longer.
Q2: Can you handle oversized or heavy cargo?
A: Yes. We have handled some machinery and irregularly sized shipments.
Q3: Do I need cargo insurance?
A: While cargo insurance is not mandatory, if your cargo is high-value, we strongly recommended that you purchase it to protect your goods from loss or damage during transit.
Q4: How can I track my shipment?
A: Our team provides shipment tracking updates throughout the shipping process, from cargo pickup in China to final delivery in Latin America.
Q5: Are there additional fees during peak seasons?
A: Yes, shipping companies charge peak season surcharges during peak season. And we are now seeing shipping companies charging related fees like BAF as fuel costs rise across the market.