Transportation industry shipping to Bolivia
CARGOMAX INTERNATIONAL: SERVING THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY FROM CANADA, ASIA, AND THE UNITED STATES TO BOLIVIA
Are you a key player in Bolivia’s transportation industry, involved in the production, distribution, retail, or import/export of heavy equipment and machinery? Are you looking for a logistics company specializing in maritime, land, and international transportation for the transportation sector? Your search ends here. Cargomax International leads the way in logistics solutions, seamlessly connecting Canada and the USA to Bolivia, with a focus on key transit routes through Chilean and Peruvian ports such as Arica, Iquique, and Callao. With over two decades of experience, we’ve mastered the complexities of shipping heavy equipment specific to the infrastructure and transportation industries. Trust us to move your cargo with precision and professionalism.
THE CARGOMAX INTERNATIONAL ADVANTAGE – BEYOND FREIGHT LOGISTICS!
With over two decades serving the heavy equipment industry, we, as a certified NVOCC carrier, offer industry-leading rate options. But we don’t stop at logistics — we are also a software company, providing web-based tools designed to streamline your operations.
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Competitive rates to Bolivian inland destinations via Arica, Iquique, and Callao
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Dedicated professionals with transportation logistics expertise
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Online platform built for transparency and ease
At Cargomax International, we prioritize long-term partnerships. Our commitment goes beyond moving cargo — we empower our clients through accessible, 24/7 online tools that help manage every aspect of their logistics.
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Specialized in transporting heavy equipment via RoRo, OOG, and LO/LO services
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Experts in handling new or used machinery from Canada and the USA to Bolivia
SETTING THE STANDARD SINCE 2001
Founded in 2001, Cargomax International Inc. has become a benchmark in freight and logistics excellence. With over 20 years of experience, our tailored services have met the evolving needs of Bolivia’s dynamic transportation industry. We proudly serve:
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Equipment manufacturers
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Transportation and logistics contractors
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Equipment dealerships (new and used machinery)
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Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms
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Municipal and governmental transportation authorities
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Trading companies in transportation and industrial equipment
LONG-TERM COMMITMENT
Partnering with Cargomax means aligning with a company that values innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our user-friendly web platform allows clients to get quotes, make bookings, track shipments, and access documentation — all in real time. As both a logistics and software company, we adapt to your business’s unique needs.
YOUR PARTNER IN TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS
Whether you’re transporting buses, trucks, heavy-duty trailers, or other transportation-related equipment, Cargomax International is your trusted partner in success. Contact us today and open your web-based account to experience the next generation of logistics tailored for Bolivia’s transportation sector.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT FOR SHIPPING TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT TO BOLIVIA
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Key Documentation for Importing Transportation Equipment into Bolivia
Commercial Invoice
A detailed invoice outlining the transaction, including buyer/seller information, a full description of the transportation equipment (e.g., buses, trucks, trailers), quantities, and declared value in the applicable currency.
Bill of Lading (BOL)
A legal transport document between shipper and carrier detailing the type, quantity, and final destination of the transportation equipment. Required for customs clearance and tracking.
Packing List
An itemized list of all cargo, including equipment specifications, dimensions, gross/net weights, and packaging information — essential for Bolivian customs (Aduana Nacional) clearance.
Certificate of Origin
Confirms the country of manufacture for the equipment. Often required to qualify for reduced tariffs under bilateral or multilateral trade agreements (e.g., ALADI).
Import License
Certain motorized transportation equipment — such as buses, trucks, or trailers — may require pre-authorization from Bolivian authorities such as the Viceministerio de Transportes or Ministerio de Obras Públicas.
Customs Declaration (Declaración Única de Importación – DUI)
A formal declaration submitted to Aduana Nacional de Bolivia, providing comprehensive details of the imported transportation equipment, including HS codes, value, and origin.
Technical Documentation
Specification sheets, manuals, homologation certificates, and engineering drawings. These are crucial for regulatory compliance, vehicle registration, and technical inspections.
Insurance Certificate
Proof of marine or multimodal cargo insurance covering potential damage or loss during international and inland transport (especially critical for transits through Chile or Peru).
Harmonized System (HS) Codes
Correct classification under the HS Tariff Schedule for transportation vehicles and equipment to determine customs duties, VAT, and statistical reporting.
Pro-forma Invoice
A preliminary invoice used during early stages of negotiation, licensing, or internal approval processes — particularly important for governmental or fleet purchases.
Environmental and Safety Certifications
Documentation proving compliance with Bolivian environmental and safety standards, especially for diesel, gas-powered, or electric vehicles. May include noise, emissions, and lighting conformity.
Letter of Credit or Payment Terms Agreement
A financial instrument or payment contract describing the commercial terms between exporter and importer — often reviewed by Bolivian banks and customs.
Import Duties and Taxes Payment
Proof of payment for applicable aranceles, IVA (Impuesto al Valor Agregado), customs fees, and any municipal or sector-specific taxes.
Compliance and Regulatory Requirements for Transportation Equipment Imports
Registration with Bolivian Customs (Aduana Nacional de Bolivia)
Importers must be registered and hold a valid NIT (Número de Identificación Tributaria) issued by SIN (Servicio de Impuestos Nacionales) for tax and customs purposes.
Compliance with Bolivian Technical and Safety Standards
Ensure the imported equipment meets Bolivian regulations regarding roadworthiness, emissions (e.g., Euro standards), lighting, braking systems, electrical conformity, and other vehicle-specific standards.
Engage with a Licensed Customs Broker
Due to the complexity of multimodal shipments (often routed through Chilean or Peruvian ports), and Bolivia’s internal transit system, working with an experienced Despachante de Aduanas is highly recommended for smooth clearance and compliance.
INFORMATION REQUIRED ON COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTATION
Commercial Invoice (for Transportation Equipment)
Exporter Information
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Name and Address: Full legal name and registered address of the transportation equipment supplier/exporter.
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Contact Details: Phone number, email, and fax (if applicable).
Importer Information
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Name and Address: Legal name and registered location of the Bolivian transportation company, fleet operator, or buyer.
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Contact Details: Email and phone for local coordination.
Invoice Number and Date
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Invoice Number: Unique reference number for tracking and recordkeeping.
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Date of Issue: Date the invoice was generated.
Purchase Order Number
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Reference Number: Buyer’s internal purchase order number, if applicable, for procurement tracking.
Description of Goods
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Detailed Description: Include model numbers, serial numbers, engine specs, passenger/cargo capacity, axle configuration, emission standards (e.g., Euro V/VI), and purpose (e.g., interprovincial bus, reefer truck, lowbed trailer).
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HS Codes: Use accurate Harmonized System codes (e.g., 8702.10 for buses, 8704.22 for trucks, 8716.39 for trailers).
Quantity and Unit of Measure
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Quantity: Number of units for each vehicle or equipment item.
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Unit: Units, kilograms, cubic meters, etc.
Unit Price and Total Price
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Unit Price: Price per individual item.
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Total Price: Line-item totals and full invoice value.
Currency
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Type: Clearly state (e.g., USD, EUR).
Terms of Sale (Incoterms)
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Example: CIF Arica, FOB Houston — specifies who bears cost and risk.
Shipping and Delivery Info
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Port of Loading/Destination: E.g., Baltimore → Arica (Chile) → La Paz, or Vancouver → Iquique → Santa Cruz.
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Estimated Shipping Date: Date of projected departure from port of origin.
Payment Terms
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Method: Letter of Credit (L/C), Telegraphic Transfer (TT), Net-30, etc., as agreed.
Signature
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Authorized Representative: Signature and printed name of the seller/exporter’s authorized individual.
Bill of Lading (BOL) for Transportation Equipment
Shipper Information
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Exporter’s or freight forwarder’s full name and address.
Consignee Information
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Full details of the Bolivian buyer or their authorized customs broker.
Carrier Information
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Name: Shipping line or freight service provider.
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Vessel Details: Name of the vessel and voyage number for sea shipments.
Description of Goods
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Use clear, technical terms such as “urban buses,” “cargo box trucks,” “reefer trailers,” etc., matching the invoice.
Gross Weight and Dimensions
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Accurate gross weight and dimensions per vehicle/equipment unit.
Freight Charges
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Charge Terms: Specify prepaid or collect, and responsible party.
BOL Number
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Unique tracking identifier for the shipment.
Date of Shipment
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Actual date cargo was loaded onto the vessel or transport mode.
Terms and Conditions
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Include liability clauses, international shipping conventions (e.g., Hague-Visby Rules), and force majeure provisions.
Packing List (for Transportation Equipment)
Exporter and Consignee Information
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Must match exactly with those listed on the invoice and BOL.
Shipment Details
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Invoice number, BOL reference number, and shipment date.
Itemized Contents
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List of equipment with model/serial numbers, specifications, and designated use (passenger, cargo, specialty logistics).
Quantities and Packaging Type
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Quantity per item and how it’s packed: RoRo, containerized, crated components, shrink-wrapped items, etc.
Package Identification
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Package markings (e.g., VEHICLE 1/2, TRAILER B).
Total Weight and Volume
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Combined gross/net weight and total cubic volume of the cargo.
Certificate of Origin (for Transportation Equipment)
Exporter and Consignee
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Full details for both exporter and Bolivian importer.
Goods Description
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Include detailed technical identification, correct HS codes, and purpose of the vehicles/equipment.
Origin Criterion
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Declare the country of manufacture (e.g., “Made in Germany”).
Certification
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Issued and signed by an authorized Chamber of Commerce or equivalent certifying body.
Key Considerations for Transportation Equipment Imports into Bolivia
Technical Accuracy
Descriptions must match technical specifications, homologation certificates, and registration requirements to ensure smooth customs and import processing.
Regulatory Compliance
Vehicles must comply with Bolivian standards regarding emissions (Euro V/VI or equivalent), braking systems, noise limits, and lighting. Equipment may need homologation through the Ministerio de Obras Públicas, Servicios y Vivienda or relevant municipal bodies.
Language Requirements
All key documents — particularly safety data sheets, user manuals, and regulatory declarations — should be translated into Spanish for compliance with Bolivian customs and technical agencies.
Work with Experts
Due to Bolivia’s landlocked geography and use of transit ports (Arica, Iquique, or Antofagasta in Chile; Matarani in Peru), it’s crucial to work with a licensed Despachante de Aduanas who is experienced in cross-border and multimodal imports of transportation equipment.
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COMMODITIES THAT CAN BE SHIPPED WITH THIS SERVICE
TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
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Transportation Equipment List
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City buses
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Intercity and long-distance coaches
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Light commercial vehicles (LCVs)
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Heavy-duty trucks (e.g., tractor-trailers)
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Refrigerated trucks (reefer units)
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Flatbed trailers
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Box trailers (dry vans)
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Lowboy and extendable trailers
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Tanker trucks (fuel, milk, chemicals)
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Dump trucks (on-road and off-road)
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Car carrier trailers
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Passenger vans (minibuses and shuttles)
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Electric buses and EV trucks
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Articulated buses
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Airport shuttle buses
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Specialized logistics vehicles (e.g., parcel delivery trucks)
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Tow trucks and recovery vehicles
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Garbage trucks and waste haulers
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Utility service vehicles (e.g., telecom, energy sector)
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Fuel delivery vehicles
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Mobile workshops and tool trucks
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Fleet maintenance units
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Generator trucks (mobile power supply)
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Mobile command units
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Traffic control vehicles
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Custom-built cargo containers
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Communication and monitoring trailers
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Battery charging trailers for electric vehicle fleets
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Site office trailers and portable logistics stations
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OUR RORO ROUTING TO BOLIVIA
Some of these routes may include road, rail, and ocean combined transportation
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
Some of these routes may include road, rail, and ocean combined transportation
Shipping From: Atlanta, GA | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Baltimore, MD | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Chicago, IL | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Columbus, OH | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Denver, CO | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Dixon, IL | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Everglades, FL | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Fort Worth, TX L | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Houston, TX | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Jacksonville, FL | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Kansas City, MO | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Medford, MN | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Miami, FL | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Minneapolis, MN | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Nashville, TN | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Newark, NJ | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: North East, MD | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: North Franklin, CT | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Orlando, FL | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Pittsburgh, PA | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Tampa, FL | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Wasilla, AK | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
CANADA ORIGIN PORT AND CITIES
Some of these routes may include road, rail, and ocean combined transportation
Shipping From: Bolton, Ontario | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Calgary, Alberta | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Chilliwack, British Columbia | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Edmonton, Alberta | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Grande Prairie, Alberta | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Lethbridge Alberta | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Montreal, Quebec | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Mont St-Hilaire, Quebec | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: N. Battleford, Saskatchewan | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Toronto, Ontario | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Regina, Saskatchewan | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Truro, Nova Scotia | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Vancouver, British Columbia | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Winnipeg, Manitoba | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
ASIA
Some of these routes may include road, rail, and ocean combined transportation
CHINA
Shipping From: Fujian, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Fuzhou, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Guangdong, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Hainan, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Hebei, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Hong Kong, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Jiangsu, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Liaoning, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Macau, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Shandong, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Shanghai, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Shenzhen, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Tianjin, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Zhejiang, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Xiamen, China | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
KOREA
Shipping From: Busan, Korea | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Seoul, Korea | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
Shipping From: Pusan, Korea | To: Bolivia via Arica or Iquique, Chile |
CONTACT INFORMATION
CARGOMAX INTERNATIONAL INC,
Customer service center
Email : roro@cargomaxintl.com
Phone : +1(450)619-6034