SHIPPING TO COLOMBIA
If you are shipping any type of large cargo to Colombia, Cargomax International has the best service, the best transit times, and the best rates from the USA and Canada. We have offices in North America to assist you in real-time, no matter what you need.
With our online tools for pricing, booking, tracking, and documentation, we can assure the best service in the logistics industry.
SHIPPING SERVICES TO COLOMBIA
RO/RO SHIPPING SERVICES TO COLOMBIA
Ro/Ro (Roll on/Roll off) shipping service to Colombia:
For transporting automobiles, cars, vehicles, buses, ambulances, fire trucks, tractor trucks, all other types of trucks, trailers, machinery, and much more, this is the most secure way of shipping via ocean transportation. Why? Because RO/RO carrier vessels have special inclines (ramps) constructed to enable vehicles to be loaded on and off the vessel using the vehicle’s own power. This is the safest, easiest, and most convenient way to transport drivable vehicles across continents.
How much does it cost to send a vehicle to Colombia?
The shipping cost for a vehicle to various ports in Colombia varies based on specific information. To obtain an accurate quote, please provide the following details:
-If door-to-port service is required, include the pickup address.
-The vehicle’s dimensions (length x width x height) and weight which are typically found on the title registration (note: the vehicle must be weighed before loading to comply with VGM SOLAS requirements);
-Preferred port of destination.
CONTAINER SHIPPING SERVICES TO COLOMBIA
Cargomax International provides comprehensive ocean container services from Canada, China, Europe, and the East Coast of the United States to Colombia, serving major ports including Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta. Our offerings utilize cellular vessels for direct sailings and transshipments, equipped with a range of container types such as 20’ STD Dry, 40’ STD Dry, 40’ HC Dry, 45’ STD Dry, and various specialized containers.
The cost of shipping a container to Colombia can vary widely. Prices are influenced by multiple factors, including the
-Type of commodity,
-The preferred container type and size.
-The weight of the cargo, (including packing and goods)
For the specific service options like door-to-port moves add the following information:
-Complete details about your shipment needs,
-Loading warehouse address for door-to-port services
This will allow us to offer a tailored quote that best fits your requirements.
LO/LO LIFT ON/ LIFT OFF SHIPPING SERVICES TO THE COLOMBIA
Cargomax International provides Lo/Lo (lift on/lift off) services for project cargo via breakbulk vessels from major ports on the East Coast of the USA and Canada to various destinations in Colombia, including Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta. Services are also available from ports in China and Europe, with regular calls from the US East Coast and inducement options from other origins.
To accurately provide a quote for our Lo/Lo services, we require the following details sent via email:
-A photo and of the unit,
-Dimensions (length x width x height),
-Unit’s weight (including packing and unit)
-It is also crucial to include diagrams showing the lifting and pulling points for rolling cargo.
-Preferred port of destination.”
These details are essential for ensuring safe and efficient handling of your cargo. Please provide all necessary information to help us give you the best possible service.
OOG (OUT OF GAUGE CARGO) SHIPPING SERVICES TO COLOMBIA
Shipping costs for Out of Gauge (OOG) services to Colombia depend on various factors, much like the Lo/Lo services. The size and dimensions of the cargo, along with the distribution of its weight, are critical to determine handling requirements. Unlike Lo/Lo services where cargo is lifted on and off the vessel, OOG cargo is secured on specialized equipment such as 20’, 40’, or 45’ Flat Rack containers, or 60’ to 90’ Mafi trailers. It is further stabilized and secured using blocks, braces, straps, and chains to ensure safe transportation. To receive a detailed quote for your specific shipping needs, please provide all relevant details about your cargo.
To accurately provide a quote for our Lo/Lo services, we require the following details sent via email:
-A photo and of the unit,
-Dimensions (length x width x height),
-Unit’s weight (including packing and unit)
-It is also crucial to include diagrams showing the lifting and pulling points for rolling cargo.
-Preferred port of destination.”
These details are essential for ensuring safe and efficient handling of your cargo. Please provide all necessary information to help us give you the best possible service.
ABOUT COLOMBIA
Colombia is a South American country located in the northwestern part of the continent, with coastlines along both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It is the only South American country with coastlines on two oceans and is known for its diverse geography and rich natural resources. Colombia is one of the largest economies in Latin America, both politically and economically stable, and is classified by the World Bank as an upper-middle-income economy.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS TO THE COLOMBIA
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES
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- • Bill of Sale or Commercial Invoice (signed by notary from the same state)
• Original Bill of Lading
• Original Title Registration of the unit (made to the consigne)
- • Bill of Sale or Commercial Invoice (signed by notary from the same state)
INFORMATION REQUIRED ON COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTATION
• Vehicule Make
• Vehicule Model
• Color of vehicle
• Year of vehicle Manufacture
• Engine CC
• Serial or Vin Number
• Actual weight
• Number of Axles for high and Heavy Commodities
Q&A General Question :
CAN I SEND A CAR TO THE COLOMBIA?
Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.
CAN I SEND A TRUCK TO THE COLOMBIA?
Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.
CAN I SEND MACHINERY TO THE COLOMBIA?
Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.
RORO SHIPPING SERVICE BY ORIGIN TERMINALS AND PORTS
For shipping vehicles, cars, trucks, trailers, container chassis, buses, construction equipment, oilfield equipment, mining equipment, or machinery, we offer Ro/Ro shipping services from various cities in Canada and the U.S. to Colombia, with our combined bonded driver service from most Canadian and U.S. cities to most ports in the East and Gulf coasts of the United States.
Find below a list of Ro/Ro Shipping Service origin hub terminals servicing from the U.S. and Canada origins to Colombia.
Ro/Ro services and OOG services come from the following city terminals and Ports of Loading:
· Baltimore, Maryland
· Brooklyn, New York
· Brunswick, Georgia
· Calgary, Alberta
· Charleston, South Carolina
· Edmonton, Alberta
· Port Everglades, Florida
· Galveston, Texas
· Halifax, Nova Scotia
· Houston, Texas
· Jacksonville, Florida
· Montreal, Quebec
· Miami, Florida
· Newark, New Jersey
· Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
· Savannah, Georgia
· Tampa, Florida
· Toronto, Canada
Destinations:
For transportation rates into Colombia, please feel free to contact us at:
sales@cargomaxintl.com
Contact information in Colombia
CARGOMAX INTERNATIONAL INC,
Colombia Customer Service Center
Pricing Email: sales@cargomaxintl.com
Customs formalities information:
Email : info@cargomaxintl.com
Customer services information:
Email : info@cargomaxintl.com
Phone : +1(450)-619-6034
Pricing department :
sales@cargomaxintl.com
Sales Department DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORT SHIPMENTS
COMMERCIAL CARGO
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
• For Organizations: RNC Number (Registro Nacional de Contribuyentes)
• For Citizens: Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional)
• Original bill of lading freighted.
• Commercial invoice/Bill of sale
• Original vehicle titles registrations (for vehicles only)
• Packing list
• Weight of merchandise (gross weight, net weight per package)
• Certificate of origin
• Sanitary or Phytosanitary Certificates: Perishable and food products require an agriculture document stamped by a food inspection agency control from the country of origin.
CUSTOMS AUTHORITY IN COLOMBIA:
Website: https://www.dian.gov.co/
DONATION CARGO
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
• For Organizations: RNC Number (Registro Nacional de Contribuyentes)
• For Citizens: The Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional)
• Original bill of lading freighted.
• List of donated cargo with its value
• Weight of merchandise
CUSTOMS AUTHORITY IN COLOMBIA:
Website: https://www.dian.gov.co/
PERSONAL EFFECTS AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
• For Citizens: The Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional)
• Original bill of lading freighted.
• List of household goods and personal effects with the value of each item.
• Weight of merchandise (gross weight, net weight per package)
• Contract signed with the logistic company.
You must make sure to comply with all authorized quantities limitations and items to be imported under personal effect and household goods.
CUSTOMS AUTHORITY IN COLOMBIA:
Website: https://www.dian.gov.co/
Container and Ro/Ro routes services
Cargomax International guarantees these negotiated rates to most Chile ports and airports from the following list of countries:
UNITED STATES TO COLOMBIA
Some of these routes may include (Road, Rail and Ocean combined transportation):
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Jacksonville, Florida to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Baltimore, MD to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Newark, New Jersey to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Port Everglades, Florida to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Port Miami, Florida to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Orlando, Florida to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Port Tampa, Florida to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Houston, Texas to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
CANADA TO COLOMBIA
Some of these routes may include (road, rail and ocean combined transportation):
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Canada to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Mont-St-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Bolton, Ontario, Canada to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
ASIA TO COLOMBIA
Some of these routes may include (road, rail and ocean combined transportation):
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Asia to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Shanghai, China to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Busan, Korea to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Kaohsiung and Keelung, Taiwan to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
EUROPE TO COLOMBIA
Some of these routes may include (road, rail and ocean combined transportation):
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Europe to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From St. Petersburg, Russia to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Hamburg, Germany to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Antwerp, Belgium to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Le Havre, France to Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta
List of Containers and Details
20’STD (standard dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’STD (standard dry container)
Dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’HC (High Cube dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
45’HC (High Cube dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’OT (Open Top dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
20’FR (Flat Rack dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’FR (Flat Rack dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
20’RF (Reefer container/temperature control)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’RF (Reefer container/temperature control)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
INTERNATIONAL SEAPORTS IN COLOMBIA
Port of Buenaventura
Located on the Pacific coast, it is Colombia’s main gateway for trade with Asia and the Pacific Rim, handling a large volume of containers and bulk cargo.
Port of Cartagena
Located on the northern Caribbean coast, it is Colombia’s busiest container port and handles most of the country’s international trade. It’s also a major hub for cruise ships and general cargo.
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS IN CHILE
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
located in Bogotá, it is Colombia’s busiest airport for both passengers and cargo. It serves as the main hub for international and domestic flights and handles the largest volume of air freight in the country.
COUNTRIES THAT HAVE TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH THE COLOMBIA
FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
Free Trade Agreements / Trade Agreements:
European Union – Colombia has a trade agreement with the EU that facilitates tariff reductions and market access under the EU‑Colombia FTA.
United States – Colombia has a comprehensive bilateral Free Trade Agreement (Trade Promotion Agreement).
Mexico – Colombia has a trade agreement as part of historic G3 and related Pacific Alliance ties.
Canada – Colombia and Canada have a Free Trade Agreement.
Chile – Colombia has a Free Trade Agreement with Chile.
Venezuela – Colombia has a trade agreement that is currently in force with Venezuela.
Andean Community (CAN) – Colombia is part of this regional trade bloc with Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia.
PREFERENTIAL TRADE AGREEMENTS / Regional Trade Agreements:
El Salvador – free trade agreement via Central American group (Triángulo Norte).
Guatemala – free trade agreement via Triángulo Norte.
Honduras – free trade agreement via Triángulo Norte.
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) – preferential trade agreement.
AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT:
Canada – includes investment provisions under the Colombia–Canada FTA.
Chile – the Colombia‑Chile FTA includes investment chapters.
EFTA (Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland) – Colombia has a free trade agreement that includes investment provisions.
Triángulo Norte (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras) – investment protections included in the trade arrangements.
(Colombia also engages in numerous bilateral investment treaties and frameworks beyond FTAs, covering treatment and protection of foreign investors.)
PROJECT CARGO
ROAD TRANSPORTATION
AIR TRANSPORTATION
CARGO INSURANCE COORDINATION
