Reliable Ocean Freight Solutions from China to Latin America
- Long-term partnerships with leading shipping lines help secure stable container space, reducing your shipment delays during peak shipping seasons.
- To offer you the most competitive ocean freight rates, we compare multiple carrier options and select the best route from China to Latin America.
- Our AEO-certified customs specialists review shipping documents in advance to reduce clearance risks, ensuring a smooth shipment.
- We support cargo collection from multiple Chinese suppliers and consolidate the shipments to simplify your export process with one shipping plan.
- Focusing on the shipping route from China to Latin America, we understand local customs requirements, shipping routes, and destination logistics challenges
The Benefits of Choosing Ocean Freight
With ocean freight, you can move large volumes of cargo at a lower shipping cost while keeping your supply chain stable and predictable. Whether you ship full containers, small LCL shipments, or cargo from multiple suppliers, GWT helps you secure reliable vessel space, optimize shipping costs, simplify customs clearance, and coordinate every stage from China to your final destination in Latin America. You focus on growing your business—we make shipping easier, safer, and more efficient.
Complete Logistics Support for Your Imports
GWT Logistics is not merely a freight forwarder; we are a comprehensive logistics group. Beyond ocean freight, GWT provides customs brokerage, warehousing, cargo insurance, and supply chain support to simplify your entire importing process.
Speed up customs clearance with our AEO-certified team that reviews documents in advance and helps reduce clearance risks.
GWT helps you find suppliers and source goods, enabling you to complete the entire trading process with a single click.
Transport your goods to our bonded warehouse to store, consolidate, and manage inventory before distribution or export.
Protect your cargo against unexpected loss or damage with flexible insurance solutions tailored to your shipment.
The benefits of choosing Sea Freight Service from GWT
GWT Logistics helps you manage the challenges of the sea freight process.
GWT Logistics maintains close and friendly relationships with shipping companies, including MSK, COSCO, EMC and CMA. We can reserve space to meet your substantial shipment needs during peak seasons
Thanks to our contracted rates with shipping lines, GWT Logistics supports your business at the lowest possible prices. We also provide detailed quotation lists with no hidden fees.
As an AEO-certified customs broker, we provide you with the most efficient and secure service throughout the customs clearance process.
We will keep you updated on every stage of the shipment via email and social media, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the timeline for each stage.
GWT Logistics employs over 30 logistics experts. Our team is available 24/7 to provide precise and expert responses to your queries, reducing your communication costs.
We are a non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC), a member of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA) and an AEO Advanced Certification holder. We aim to provide you with secure and reliable logistics solutions.
Benefit from our local logistics network and destination customs expertise across Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina. We provide reliable door-to-door logistics solutions from China to your final destination.
We help minimize shipping risks through professional cargo handling, document verification, and optional cargo insurance solutions.
Cargo Consolidated Shipping from China to Latin America
Why consolidate? You may have multiple suppliers in China, and shipping in separate shipments incurs high freight costs. The most economical approach is to consolidate goods from multiple sources into a single shipment.
GWT Logistics provides you with a hassle-free consolidation service. Our warehouse network spans key ports across Hong Kong and mainland China. We transport your stock from multiple suppliers to our warehouses to efficiently consolidate your goods and arrange shipment. Should you require warehousing services, we also offer 7 days’ free storage. Everything we do is designed to help you save costs.
AEO-Certified Customs Brokerage Services
You may face customs delays due to incorrect documents, inaccurate HS codes, or changing import and export regulations. Working with an experienced customs broker helps reduce these risks before your cargo leaves China.
GWT Logistics provides professional customs brokerage services backed by AEO certification and 22 years of industry experience. Our customs specialists review your shipping documents in advance, coordinate customs declarations, and help ensure compliance with export requirements. Everything we do is designed to reduce customs risks, avoid unnecessary delays, and keep your shipment moving efficiently.
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Why Choose GWT Logistics
GWT is a logistics group with over 20 years of experience. We offer professional cargo handling services, allowing you to entrust your goods to us with complete peace of mind. With our close relationships with shipping lines,you can obtain more favorable freight rates from us than those available on the market.When you meet with difficulties in transport,our logistics experts are available 24/7 to assist you.
GWT Provides Tailored Logistics Solutions For Your Shipment
We understand the complexities involved in project cargo transport. Upon receiving our customer’s shipping instructions, we immediately contacted the supplier to confirm the dimensions and packaging of the pipes. We then applied for space with the shipping line and arranged for road transport to deliver the pipes to Qingdao Port for loading. The meticulous document review carried out by our customs clearance team ensured swift clearance by customs, and the project cargo was successfully shipped to the Port of Callao.
In mid-August 2025, we received an enquiry from a Brazilian fertilizer supplier with whom we have a long-standing partnership. They urgently required ten 20ft containers to be shipped to alleviate stock shortages. We were aware that space is tight during the peak season and prices often rise, but our Head of Ocean Freight personally negotiated with the shipping lines, secured 20 container slots and committed to locking in the price. Ultimately, this shipment successfully arrived in Santos in early September. As long as our customers have a need, we will do our utmost to serve them. Mutual benefit and win-win outcomes are our primary objectives.
GWT Logistics Offers Both FCL And LCL Services
We operate weekly containerized shipments from China to Latin America. Choose the right mode of transport based on the weight, dimensions and type of your goods
FCL freight involves loading all your goods into an empty container, giving you exclusive use of that container. The advantage of this method is that it ensures the safety of your goods whilst eliminating the need for consolidation with other shipments, thereby improving overall transport efficiency.
If your cargo does not fill an entire container, the most cost-effective option is to share a container with other shippers. Goods from different buyers are consolidated into a container, and the shipping costs will be shared among you.
Ocean Freight Rates, Transit Time & Shipping Guide from China to Latin America
- FCL Ocean Freight Rates (updated in August 2026）
- LCL Ocean Freight Rates(updated in August 2026）
- Ocean Freight Transit Time from China to Latin America
- FCL vs LCL: Which Ocean Freight Option Is Right for Your Shipment
- Which Shipping Method Fits Your Business?
| Origin Port | Destination Country | Destination Port | Container | Estimated Freight Rate | Transit Time |
| Shenzhen | Mexico | Manzanillo | 20GP | $2,450–2,850 | 20–26 Days |
| Shanghai | Brazil | Santos | 40HQ | $3,400–4,080 | 30–38 Days |
| Ningbo | Colombia | Buenaventura | 20GP | $2,950–3,550 | 28–36 Days |
| Shenzhen | Peru | Callao | 20GP | $2,650–3,250 | 28–36 Days |
| Shanghai | Chile | San Antonio | 40HQ | $3,250–3,950 | 32–40 Days |
| Qingdao | Argentina | Buenos Aires | 40HQ | $3,850–4,850 | 35–50 Days |
| Shenzhen | Panama | Colón | 20GP | $2,350–2,950 | 23–30 Days |
| Ningbo | Jamaica | Kingston | 20GP | $2,800–3,400 | 30–38 Days |
Explore estimated FCL and LCL ocean freight rates from major Chinese ports to key destinations across Latin America, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Panama, and Jamaica.
| Shipping Route | Minimum Volume | Estimated Freight Rate | Transit Time |
| China → Mexico | 1 CBM | $70–95/CBM | 22–28 Days |
| China → Brazil | 1 CBM | $80–100/CBM | 40–48 Days |
| China → Colombia | 1 CBM | $85–120/CBM | 30–40 Days |
| China → Peru | 1 CBM | $85–125/CBM | 30–40 Days |
| China → Chile | 1 CBM | $120–170/CBM | 35–45 Days |
| China → Argentina | 1 CBM | $130–180/CBM | 38–50 Days |
| China → Panama | 1 CBM | $75–110/CBM | 25–32 Days |
| China → Jamaica | 1 CBM | $95–140/CBM | 30–40 Days |
| Destination Country | Major Port | FCL Transit Time | LCL Transit Time |
| Mexico | Manzanillo | 20–26 Days | 22–28 Days |
| Brazil | Santos | 30–38 Days | 40–48 Days |
| Colombia | Buenaventura | 28–36 Days | 30–40 Days |
| Peru | Callao | 28–36 Days | 30–40 Days |
| Chile | San Antonio | 32–40 Days | 35–45 Days |
| Argentina | Buenos Aires | 35–50 Days | 38–50 Days |
| Panama | Colón | 23–30 Days | 25–32 Days |
| Jamaica | Kingston | 30–38 Days | 30–40 Days |
| Comparison Item | FCL (Full Container Load) | LCL (Less than Container Load) |
| Best For | Importers shipping a full container | Small and medium shipments that do not fill a container |
| Recommended Cargo Volume | 15–28 CBM or more | 1–15 CBM |
| Container Usage | One container exclusively for your cargo | Shared container with other shippers |
| Shipping Cost | Lower cost per CBM for large shipments | Lower total cost for small shipments |
| Transit Time | Faster with fewer handling stages | Slightly longer due to cargo consolidation and deconsolidations |
| Cargo Safety | Higher protection with less cargo handling | More handling because multiple shipments share one container |
| Flexibility | Best for regular or bulk shipments | Best for occasional or low-volume shipments |
| Typical Cargo | Machinery, furniture, building materials, auto parts, solar panels, industrial equipment | Samples, lighting products, electronics accessories, hardware, garments, toys, household products |
| When to Choose | When you have enough cargo to fill most of a container or need faster handling and better cargo protection | When your shipment is small and you want to reduce shipping costs by sharing container space |
| Business Scenario | Recommended Shipping Method |
| Shipping one full container every month | FCL |
| Buying from multiple Chinese suppliers | LCL + Cargo Consolidation |
| Importing machinery or oversized cargo | FCL |
| Shipping samples before placing a bulk order | LCL |
| Launching a new product in the market | LCL |
| Urgent replenishment with high-value goods | Air Freight |
| Shipping large wholesale orders | FCL |
| Shipping seasonal promotional products | FCL or LCL (depending on cargo volume) |
What Our Client Say
I am a plastic chair trader from Malaysia, sourcing plastic chairs for my Brazilian customers from Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Xiamen. We have regular LCL sea shipments of 2–5 cubic metres every month, and GWT handles the transport of every shipment with professionalism and dedication. I never worry that the goods will fail to reach my customers.
Jason LimTrading Manager, MalaysiaWe are a construction company based in Peru, and the materials required for our projects are imported from Qingdao, China. In March, GWT successfully assisted us in transporting a consignment of 100,000 kg of oversized pipes to the Port of Callao. The success of every project is inseparable from our collaboration with GWT.
Luis FernándezProject Manager, PerúI am a trader of PVC plastic pellets from Singapore. We source a large volume of PVC materials from China for sale in Brazil, but my customs always push freight rates down to the lowest. However, GWT is always able to secure competitive freight rates to support my business.
Daniel TanSales Manager, Singapore
Our sales team is available 24/7 to provide online quotations. Typically, once you have provided the necessary enquiry details including the Port of Loading (POL), Port of Discharge (POD), goods description, dimensions, weight and readiness date, we will provide you with a comprehensive sea freight quotation as soon as possible.
Ocean freight costs generally comprise three main cost components: local charges at the port of loading, ocean freight charges, and local charges at the port of discharge.
We provide a clear breakdown of costs with no hidden fees. Your satisfaction is the guarantee of our 22 years of integrity in business.
Contact us at Linda@gwt188.com to learn more about the cost details.
During peak trading seasons, high demand for freight leads to tight container availability, which directly drives up freight rates.
GWT maintains excellent relationships with shipping lines, enabling us to secure reliable container space for you even during peak seasons.
Yes, we can.
We offer DDP services from China to Latin America. Upon receiving your booking form, we will arrange space booking, collection, trucking and customs clearance. Once the goods arrive at the destination port, our local team will handle import clearance and deliver the container to your address.
You may have experienced delays in sailing schedules. Here are some of the key reasons for such delays:
- Port congestion causes delayed departures
- Adverse weather conditions prevent vessels from sailing as scheduled
- Export customs inspections cause cargo to miss the scheduled sailing
- Import customs clearance documents failed inspection
While not every shipping delay can be avoided, you can significantly reduce the risk by planning ahead and working with an experienced ocean freight forwarder. Here are several best practices:
- Book shipping space early, especially during peak shipping seasons.
- Prepare accurate shipping documents to avoid customs issues.
- Confirm cargo readiness with your suppliers before booking.
- Choose reliable shipping lines and suitable sailing schedules.
- Work with a freight forwarder that proactively monitors your shipment.
At GWT Logistics, we help reduce shipping delays by reviewing all export documents before sailing, coordinating with suppliers, securing carrier space in advance, and providing AEO-certified customs brokerage services. Our team monitors every shipment throughout the shipping process to help your cargo move as smoothly as possible.
You can visit the shipping line’s official website, locate the ‘Tracking’ section, and enter your bill of lading number, SO number or container number to track the vessel’s status in real time.
At GWT Logistics, our dedicated team is available 24/7 to answer your queries. We will keep you updated on every stage of the shipment via email and social media, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the timeline for each stage.
Ocean freight from China to Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and other Latin American countries typically takes 20–45 days, depending on the shipping route, carrier schedule, and whether you choose a direct vessel or a transshipment service.
GWT specializes in sea freight shipping between China and Latin America.
We support Latin American importers with:
- FCL & LCL shipping
- Cargo consolidation
- Stable shipping space
- Competitive freight rates
- AEO-certified customs clearance
- Door-to-door logistics
- Destination cargo clearance&delivery
With over 22 years of freight experience, we help Latin American importers reduce logistics costs while improving supply chain reliability.
Absolutely.
Whether you’re shipping one pallet or multiple containers, our logistics specialists will evaluate your cargo volume, shipping schedule, destination, and budget before recommending the most suitable sea freight solution between FCL and LCL shipping.
Contact us today for a free shipping consultation and customized quotation.
