SOUTH AMERICA FREIGHT FORWARDING SERVICES

 Our sea and air freight services include part load (LCL), full load (FCL) and all air freight for commercial and general public clients.

KG Logistics also provide a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) service. This is a method of loading and unloading the cargo in which it is driven onto and off the transportation using a ramp.

We can arrange ex-works and FOB shipments depending on our client’s requirements. Our specialised breakbulk team can arrange ex-works and FOB shipments for all larger out-of-gauge cargo. We can arrange any type of air freight shipping on a door-to-door basis, whether your shipment is of utmost urgency or it requires a full charter of an aircraft.

 The freight rate determines how much it will cost to transport cargo from one point to another. The total cost is influenced by a range of factors:

• The mode of freight transport you use: ocean, air, rail, or road.
• The amount you are shipping.
• Which shipping port you are transporting from.
• The demand and time of the year.
• Fuels costs.
• Whether the shipment is door-to-door or port-to-port.

It can be difficult for companies to navigate the complexities of the customs clearance process, which is why offloading this responsibility to a freight forwarder is ideal for many. Despite this, some of the documents needed will still be your responsibility, you may need the following including:

• Packing List
• Certificate of Origin
• Commercial Invoice
• Letter of Credit

Other documents may be necessary depending on the type of goods you are transporting. Failure to organise the necessary documents in time will result in the delay of your shipment arriving.

 South America is an important continent for the shipping industry. The area is rich in natural resources such as oil, minerals and agricultural products. It is also strategically located between North America, Europe and Asia and so serves several important transit points for cargo moving between these regions.

Some of the most significant shipping ports across South America include:

Santos Port: Located in Brazil, it is the busiest port in South America and one of the largest in the world.

Buenos Aires Port: The second-largest port in South America and the main port in the country of Argentina.

Callao Port: Situated in Peru, it is the largest and most important port in the country.

Valparaiso Port: The largest and most important port on the Pacific coast of South America.

Itajaí-Açu Port: Located in Brazil, it is one of the most important ports for container traffic in Brazil.

Montevideo Port: The largest and most important port in Uruguay.