Key Points
- We hold our own contracts and booking windows at Qingdao for both South America East and West coasts — direct booking for better space and rate security.
- East coast covers Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay; West coast covers Mexico, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.
- Chemicals, building materials and other special cargo can be handled, and inland points such as Asuncion are covered.
1. Our own contracts at Qingdao, both coasts covered
We hold our own contracts and booking windows at Qingdao for both the South America East and West coasts. This is our own booking, not resold space, which gives an edge in space security, rate and peak-season reliability. Whether it is Brazil and Argentina on the east coast or Mexico, Chile and Peru on the west, we can arrange it directly.
2. East coast: Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay
The east coast has direct and transshipment resources from many carriers — CMA, MSC, COSCO, ONE, PIL, YML, EMC, HMM, ZIM, MSK — covering Santos, Paranagua, Navegantes, Itapoa, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Montevideo and more, plus inland points such as Asuncion (Paraguay).
- Brazil Santos: MSC direct about 45 days, ONE about 50 days.
- Argentina Buenos Aires: about 50 days.
- Covers major ports in north and south Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and inland Paraguay.
3. West coast: Mexico, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia
The west coast is mainly our own space with CMA, MSK and KMTC, covering Manzanillo, Lazaro, Ensenada, Callao, San Antonio, Valparaiso, Guayaquil, Buenaventura and more. Mexico has a faster transit and is a key west-coast market.
- Mexico Manzanillo: about 20 days, fastest on the west coast.
- Chile San Antonio, Peru Callao: about 30 days.
- Covers major ports in Mexico, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.
4. Special cargo and destination charges
Chemicals, building materials and other special cargo can be handled, but confirm documents and carrier acceptance in advance. Destination charges and clearance requirements vary across South American ports and routes, so confirm them together when requesting a quote rather than looking at origin price alone.
FAQ
Is your South America space your own booking or resold?
Both South America East and West coasts at Qingdao are our own contracts and booking windows — our own booking — which gives an edge in space security, rate and peak-season reliability.
How long is the transit to South America?
The west coast is faster: Mexico Manzanillo about 20 days, Chile and Peru about 30 days. The east coast is longer: Brazil Santos direct about 45 days, Argentina about 50 days. Actual sailings may vary.