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How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Container to Cuba?

Shipping costs depend on the size of the container, the type of cargo, and the shipping route. Below is an estimate of typical costs:

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How Much Does it Cost to Ship a 20-Foot Container?

A 20-foot container to Cuba generally costs between $1,500 and $2,200, ideal for personal or smaller commercial loads.

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How Much Does it Cost to Ship a 40-foot Container?

Shipping a 40-foot container typically ranges from $2,800 to $3,500, suitable for larger or bulk shipments.

Container Shipping Rates to Cuba

Several factors influence shipping rates:

  • Cargo specifics: Fragile, hazardous, or temperature-controlled goods may require additional handling fees.
  • Shipping method: FCL offers dedicated space for exclusive use, while LCL allows cost-sharing by consolidating smaller shipments.
  • Origin port: Proximity to Cuba and route efficiency can impact overall rates.

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How Long Does it Take to Ship a Container to Cuba?

Transit times to Cuba vary based on the port of origin:

  • From the United States: Shipping from Miami or Houston typically takes 7 to 14 days.

From other regions: Transit times can range from 15 to 25 days, depending on the origin and route.

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Cuba container shipping services

Interworld Freight provides comprehensive solutions to meet diverse shipping needs:

Ocean freight to Cuba

  • FCL (Full Container Load): Offers maximum security and exclusive container use for larger shipments.
  • LCL (Less Than Container Load): A cost-effective option for smaller shipments by sharing container space.

Our services include customs clearance support, real-time tracking, and end-to-end logistics management.

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Ocean Freight

Choose from our less-than-container-load (LCL) or full container load (FCL) ocean freight services to move your goods to key ports in Chile. For more details, navigate to our FCL and LCL service pages.

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Road Freight

We’ve developed our range of road freight services to integrate with our ocean freight forwarding and solve any domestic or international shipping problem. Access container drayage, LTL, and FTL road haulage for complete door-to-door shipping, or as standalone services in Chile, or in your country of export.

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Container Shipping to Cuba for Specific Industries

Our freight forwarding experts help customers in a range of industries requiring specialized shipping and cargo management, including the following five sectors:

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Top 5 Americas container shipping routes to Cuba

  1. Miami to Mariel: A common route for U.S. exports to Cuba.
  2. Houston to Santiago de Cuba: Ideal for bulk and industrial goods.
  3. Cartagena to Havana: Serving South American exports.
  4. Panama to Mariel: Connecting Central America to Cuba.
  5. Santo Domingo to Santiago de Cuba: Supporting inter-Caribbean trade.

Top 5 container shipping routes from Cuba to America

  1. Mariel to Miami: Exporting agricultural products and other goods.
  2. Santiago de Cuba to Houston: Serving industrial exports.
  3. Havana to Cartagena: Facilitating trade with South America.
  4. Mariel to Panama: A key route for global trade connections.
  5. Santiago de Cuba to Santo Domingo: Supporting inter-Caribbean commerce.
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Main ports in Cuba

  • Port of Mariel: The largest port in Cuba, handling most containerized imports and exports.
  • Port of Santiago de Cuba: A vital port for regional trade and industrial shipments.
  • Port of Havana: Known for its historical significance and modern cargo handling facilities.

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