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Container shipping to Chile
Interworld Freight moves FCL or LCL containers to Chile from South America, China, Europe or the United States, entering through San Antonio, Valparaíso or the northern mining ports. Commercial, industrial or household cargo travels safe and on time, door to door.
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Since 1992
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Non-binding price. Subject to space and equipment availability and to the commercial offers in force at the time of booking. A better price is often available by talking directly to sales.
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A sales executive contacts you the same business day with rate, carrier and next sailing.
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- 1We check space and equipment for your lane with our ocean carriers.
- 2Your executive contacts you with rate, carrier and next sailing.
- 3If the proposal works for you, we book your container and coordinate pickup and documents.
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How much does it cost to ship a container to Chile?
How much does it cost to ship a 20-ft container?
20 FT
$2,000 to $2,500
A 20-ft container to Chile typically costs between $2,000 and $2,500, sized for personal shipments, moves or smaller commercial loads, like a few pallets.
How much does it cost to ship a 40-ft container?
40 FT
$3,000 to $3,500
For bigger consignments, a 40-ft container typically costs between $3,000 and $3,500 and gives space for bulk commercial or industrial freight, mining spares among it.
Cargo specifications. Hazardous, fragile or oversized cargo, mining loads included, may require extra handling.
Shipping method. FCL assigns a dedicated box; LCL shares the space and trims costs on small loads, billed by cubic meter or weight.
Origin port. Distance and route efficiency directly impact your rate.
How the freight price and Chilean taxes add up
The ocean freight is the smaller part of the landed cost. Duty, IVA and agent fees come on top.
Container pricing. A 20-ft container to Chile costs $2,000 to $2,500, and the 40-ft price depends on weight, origin port and routing, so we confirm it per shipment. The ocean leg from Miami to San Antonio or Valparaíso takes 12 to 20 days, and your quote itemizes US pickup, Miami warehouse handling and freight.
LCL billing and quoting. LCL is billed by cubic meter or weight, whichever is greater, and takes 15 to 25 days port to port. We do not publish a per-CBM LCL figure because it changes with consolidation volume and sailing, so we quote each shipment.
Quote layout. Under 15 CBM, LCL is normally the efficient choice, and above that you should compare it with a 20-ft FCL. Ask for the quote with pickup, ocean freight, destination handling and agent fee on separate lines.
Duty and IVA example. US-origin goods pay 0% duty under the US-Chile FTA when the origin claim is valid, while goods without a preference pay a uniform 6% on CIF value, and IVA is 19% on customs value plus duty. For a US$50,000 machine with valid origin, that means $9,500 of IVA and no duty. A licensed agent files the DIN above US$1,000 FOB.
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A customized quote built around your cargo and budget, with the destination port named. Response within one business day.
Over 30 years shipping containers to Chile from all over the world
Interworld Freight has operated since its 1992 founding with CTPAT and IATA certified operations, backed by in-house specialists who know destination customs inside out; for Chile that covers the DIN and the customs agent. It is also one of the founding members of the World Cargo Alliance.
Weekly sailings
Regular routes to Chile, with origin pickup in South America, China, Europe and the U.S.; Miami to San Antonio, 12 to 20 days by FCL.
FCL and LCL to fit your load
Pick a complete 20-ft or 40-ft container, or ship consolidated when volumes are small and pay only for the space your goods take.
Customs handled at destination
We manage customs clearance and documentation at destination, with the DIN and your customs agent, for commercial cargo and household goods.
WCA founding member
In Miami since 1992, CTPAT and IATA certified, and in the World Cargo Alliance as a founding member (1999).
Ocean freight to Chile
As a freight forwarder we have handled ocean freight to Chile since 1992. Full container load (FCL) carries commercial and industrial cargo; less than container load (LCL) serves anyone shipping smaller volumes. Pickup happens anywhere in the United States, with trucks running to our Miami warehouse, and our team coordinates origin sailings from Spain, other European ports, China and South America toward San Antonio, Valparaíso and the northern ports.
FCL (full container load). Exclusive use of the container: maximum security and efficiency for mining equipment.
LCL (consolidated cargo). Cost-effective way to move smaller loads, such as a few pallets, by sharing container space.
Road freight. Container drayage, LTL and FTL integrated with the sea freight, door to door to Santiago or the mine.
Customs support through your licensed customs agent, real-time tracking and expert logistics management are standard on every service. We also move hazardous cargo with UN numbers, refrigerated cargo and oversized projects.
First time shipping? An advisor walks you through the whole process.
How to ship a container to Chile
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Quote your cargo. Give us origin, volume and commodity and our rate and next sailing reach you within one business day, noting any SAG or ISP permit.
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Deliver or we pick up. Drop cargo at our Miami warehouse, or we pick it up in any state; suppliers are consolidated into one box.
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Sail and clear customs. We issue the bill of lading, ship your cargo and handle clearance at destination.
Chile ports served by Interworld Freight
Direct coverage of San Antonio (CLSAI), Valparaíso (CLVAP), Antofagasta (CLANF) and Mejillones, with customs clearance handled at each one.
Arica
FCL · LCL
Iquique
FCL · LCL
Puerto Angamos
FCL · LCL
Antofagasta
FCL · LCL
Valparaíso
FCL · LCL
San Antonio
FCL · LCL
Chile container ports: San Antonio, Valparaíso and the northern gateways
San Antonio and Valparaíso serve Santiago. The northern ports serve the mines.
San Antonio and Valparaíso
San Antonio (CLSAI) is Chile's main container port and the closest to Santiago, followed by Valparaíso (CLVAP) as the second central gateway. Both receive FCL and LCL from Miami in 12 to 20 days for full containers and 15 to 25 days for LCL.
Northern mining ports
The northern ports serve the mines: Antofagasta (CLANF), Mejillones (CLMJS), Iquique (CLIQQ) and Arica (CLARI), where Iquique and Arica also carry Bolivian transit cargo. Antofagasta handles general cargo, project cargo and concentrate exports, and Mejillones supports mining inputs, containers and bulk. Importing mining equipment straight into the north avoids a truck run of about 1,000 km from the central ports.
Miami transit and out-of-gauge
Miami to Antofagasta or Mejillones takes 12 to 22 days by FCL, but confirm that your carrier calls there directly, since a relay adds time. For out-of-gauge equipment, we quote flat racks, open tops or breakbulk to the port closest to the site.
Southern ports and air
The southern ports of San Vicente, Lirquén and Coronel in the Biobío region serve forestry, pulp and fishing. By air, Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) in Santiago is the main cargo hub and Cerro Moreno (ANF) serves the north. Give us the delivery site and cargo dimensions and we select the port.
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Rate and next sailing are confirmed within one business day, and the first email already splits freight from duty (0% or 6%, depending on origin) and 19% IVA: no surprises, no fine print.
30,000+TEUs / year
4.5Mair kg / year
350+employees
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On the Chile lane since 1992. An advisor confirms rate, sailing and documents, origin proof included.
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Tell us what you ship and from where. An advisor with decades on the route replies within one business day with your rate, next sailing and the documents you need.
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Bill of lading (BL) · Commercial invoice · Packing list
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Dani prices your lane himself and confirms rate, sailing and documents, in English or Spanish. Answered by him, not a machine.
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