International ocean freight shipping times to major South American ports vary depending on factors such as the port of departure, port of destination, mode of transport, and route. Generally speaking, shipping times from Chinese ports to ports in western South America are typically 25-30 days, while shipping times to ports in eastern South America are 30-35 days.
In this article, Weefreight will share some helpful shipping time references for specific ports.
Chilean Ports
San Antonio: Direct shipping time for FCL is 28-33 days, with a transit time of 38-43 days; LCL shipping is expected to take 38-48 days.
Valparaíso: Direct shipping time for FCL is 30-35 days, with a transit time of 40-45 days; LCL shipping is expected to take 40-50 days.
Iquique: Direct shipping time for FCL is 32-37 days, with transit time of 42-47 days; LCL shipping is estimated to take 42-52 days.
Brazilian Ports
Santos: From Chinese ports, ocean shipping time is generally around 30-35 days. For example, MSC’s direct voyage from Qingdao to Santos takes 28 days, while COSCO’s voyage from Ningbo to Santos via Hong Kong takes 35 days.
São Paulo: Ocean shipping time is approximately 29 days.
Itaguaí: Shipping time is approximately 30 days.
Vitória: COSCO Shipping’s BRICS Express service departs from Guangzhou Nansha Port, allowing cargo to arrive directly in as little as 30 days.
Argentine Ports
Buenos Aires: Ocean shipping from Chinese ports to Buenos Aires typically takes 30-35 days. For example, a direct sea voyage from Shenzhen to the Port of Buenos Aires takes approximately 34 days.
(Note: The above shipping times are for reference only. Actual shipping times may vary.)
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