SOUTH AMERICA FREIGHT FORWARDING SERVICES
ROSE FREIGHT LOGISTICS offer a comprehensive freight forwarding service to help clients import and export from South America.
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.
SHIPPING COST FROM UK TO SOUTH AMERICA
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.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE FROM UK TO SOUTH AMERICA
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.
SHIPPING PORTS IN SOUTH AMERICA
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.
AIR FREIGHT
Air freight is ideal for importing a modest amount of goods, as it is the fastest but most expensive option.
SEA FREIGHT
This is one of the most advantageous transport solutions for importers/exporters to and from South America. While it is slower than rail or air freight, it is more cost effective and especially in the case of large shipments.
RAIL FREIGHT
In comparison to sea freight, rail transport is more expensive yet a much faster solution.
ROAD FREIGHT
Road freight shipping is a flexible and economical option, with goods being transported via long-haul deliveries by lorries.
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