30–45
Days Indicative Transit
Yiwu, China — West Africa · East Africa · Latin America
info@hiseaexpress.comGrowth Lane — Latin America
Shipping from China to South America Sea Freight Service
Long-haul services across the Pacific to South America’s Atlantic and Pacific gateways — with new-energy cargo capability for EV, battery and solar exporters.
Sea Freight FCL / LCL
New Energy Cargo Handling
Export Customs & Docs
Destination Partner Handoff
4
South American Ports
Weekly
Sailing Options
FCL / LCL
Service Modes
Lane Overview
China To South America Sea Freight
Sea freight from Chinese ports to Santos, Buenos Aires, Callao and Guayaquil with FCL/LCL options, export support and destination coordination.
Send cargo details, ready date and destination — we will reply with a routing plan and an all-in quotation, usually within one working day.
Why This Lane
Why Ship to South America With Us?
Latin America is a relationship market. We combine patient planning, correct paperwork and new-energy cargo know-how.
Two-Coast Coverage
Atlantic gateways (Santos, Buenos Aires) and Pacific gateways (Callao, Guayaquil) planned from the same team.
New Energy Capability
EV, lithium battery (UN38.3) and photovoltaic shipments with DG-compliant booking and packing.
Spanish & Portuguese Docs
Destination paperwork checked against local import requirements to avoid clearance surprises.
Stable Long-Haul Planning
Transit-friendly packing, lashing and humidity protection for 30+ day ocean journeys.
Ports We Serve
South American Ports We Serve
Principal gateways on both coasts with scheduled services.
Santos Port
Brazil — BRSSZ
Latin America’s largest container port, serving São Paulo and southeast Brazil’s industrial and consumer markets.
Sea Transit 30–38 days
Sailing Weekly options
Air Transit 5–8 days
Buenos Aires Port
Argentina — ARBUE
Argentina’s principal gateway for consumer goods, industrial inputs and project equipment.
Sea Transit 38–45 days
Sailing Weekly options
Air Transit 5–8 days
Callao Port
Peru — PECLL
Pacific-coast hub for Peru’s import demand with efficient inland links to Lima.
Sea Transit 30–38 days
Sailing Weekly options
Air Transit 5–8 days
Guayaquil Port
Ecuador — ECGYE
Ecuador’s main commercial port for containerized consumer and industrial cargo.
Sea Transit 32–40 days
Sailing Fortnightly
Air Transit 5–8 days
Services
South America Shipping Services
Long-haul ocean options plus new-energy cargo expertise.
Most Popular
Sea Freight FCL
Full Container Load
Dedicated containers with humidity-aware packing and lashing for the long Pacific crossing.
20GP
±28 CBM
40GP
±58 CBM
40HQ
±68 CBM
30–38 days to Santos · weekly options
Shared Space
Sea Freight LCL
Less than Container Load
Consolidated cargo for smaller orders with weekly console cutoffs via main hubs.
1–5 CBM
Small
5–15 CBM
Medium
15+ CBM
Console
33–45 days · weekly cutoffs
New Energy
NEV & DG Cargo
Vehicles & Lithium Batteries
Electric vehicles, UN38.3 lithium batteries and solar equipment with Class 9 DG booking, MSDS review and compliant packing.
NEV
RoRo / FR
Li-battery
UN38.3
Solar
FCL / LCL
Case by case · plan early
Process
How to Ship to South America With Us
One team from pickup to destination handoff.
1
Inquire
Share cargo profile — for NEV or battery cargo, include MSDS and UN38.3 reports early.
2
Plan
We confirm coast, port pair, service mode and a transparent all-in quotation.
3
Pickup & Pack
Factory or Yiwu collection, export packing, lashing and container stuffing.
4
Export & Sail
China export customs cleared; destination documents pre-checked in Spanish as needed.
5
Deliver
Destination partner manages release and coordinates delivery to your consignee.
Transit
Indicative Transit Times to South America
Typical port-to-port transit from Chinese ports, confirmed per booking.
Destination
FCL
LCL
Frequency
Santos, Brazil
30–38 days
33–42 days
Weekly
Buenos Aires, Argentina
38–45 days
41–50 days
Weekly
Callao, Peru
30–38 days
33–42 days
Weekly
Guayaquil, Ecuador
32–40 days
35–44 days
Fortnightly
Origins
Departure Points in China
Pickup and export operations across China’s main manufacturing regions.
Yiwu / Zhejiang
Home-base consolidation and export documentation for East China suppliers.
Ningbo
Primary gateway for Zhejiang cargo with South America rotations.
Shanghai
Broad long-haul carrier coverage and frequent sailings.
Shenzhen / Guangzhou
South China origin — strong for new energy and electronics factories.
Cargo
Cargo We Move to South America
Growing categories for China–Latin America trade.
New Energy Cargo
Electric vehicles, lithium batteries (UN38.3), solar panels and inverters
Machinery & Equipment
Industrial machinery, generators and production equipment
Consumer Goods
Housewares, kitchen products, toys and daily-use items
Textiles & Apparel
Garments, fabrics, shoes and accessories
Electronics
Consumer electronics, appliances and accessories
Auto & Motorcycle Parts
Spare parts, tires and accessories
Furniture & Decor
Home and office furniture, interior goods
Building Materials
Tiles, sanitary ware, hardware and panels
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does shipping from China to Brazil take?
Port-to-port to Santos is typically 30–38 days; Buenos Aires adds about a week. We confirm vessel schedules at booking.
Can you ship electric vehicles and lithium batteries?
Yes. We handle NEV via ro-ro or flat rack and UN38.3 lithium batteries as Class 9 dangerous goods with compliant packing and DG booking. Early planning is essential — share documents at inquiry.
Which documents does South America customs need?
Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading are the baseline; many shipments also need certificates of origin and product-specific permits. We pre-check requirements per destination.
Do you coordinate delivery beyond the port?
Yes — destination partners handle customs release and inland trucking to cities such as São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Lima and Guayaquil.
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