A Comprehensive Guide to Shipping to Buenos Aires, Argentina – Everything You Need to Know

The Port of Buenos Aires is one of the largest ports in Argentina. It is a major center for international shipping and cargo services. It forms one of the largest agglomerations in the world - Greater Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires, Argentina's main port, accounts for 70% of Argentine imports and 40% of foreign trade. The Port of Buenos Aires provides a wide range of services and facilities to facilitate shipping, including container terminals, bulk cargo terminals, cruise terminals, oil terminals, and more. It also offers a wide range of cargo services, such as warehousing and distribution, customs clearance, and freight forwarding. Whether you are looking for a reliable shipping partner or just want to explore your shipping options in Buenos Aires. Read our guide on shipping to Argentina and discover everything you need to know for seamless transportation.


How much are container shipping costs to and from Buenos Aires?


Container shipping rates to Buenos Aires

These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs to Buenos Aires.


Shanghai - Buenos Aires
From 2500 $
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Vado Ligure - Buenos Aires
From 152 $
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Antwerpen - Buenos Aires
From 340 $
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Jebel Ali - Buenos Aires
From 2700 $
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Qingdao - Buenos Aires
From 2500 $
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*Actual rates are valid until January 31, 2024.


Container shipping rates from Buenos Aires

These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs from Buenos Aires.


Buenos Aires - Cape Town
From 2400 $
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Buenos Aires - Melbourne
From 1500 $
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Buenos Aires - Jakarta
From 1300 $
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Buenos Aires - Nhava Sheva
From 1700 $
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Buenos Aires - Hong Kong
From 560 $
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*Actual rates are valid until January 31, 2024.


Location of Buenos Aires Port

Our World Sea Ports app has all the details you need about the Port of Buenos Aires.




Scheduled departures and arrivals from and to Buenos Aires

Scheduled departures from the port of Buenos Aires


Vessel name
Voyage Number
Departure date (approx)
Documents cut-off
Cut-off
CAPE KORTIAFI402R8 Jan/2024
4 Jan/2024
8 Jan/2024
XIN NAN TONG
458N13 Jan/2024
9 Jan/2024
13 Jan/2024
MAERSK LABREA403E12 Jan/2024
8 Jan/2024
12 Jan/2024



Scheduled arrivals to the port of Buenos Aires


Vessel name
Voyage Number
Arrival date (estimated)
PARANAGUA EXPRESS2401W
20 Feb/2024
EVER FULL0AAOFW1MA
20 Feb/2024
EVER LIBERAL0AAOJW1MA
01 Mar/2024


How long does it take to move cargo to Buenos Aires?


Country of origin
Port of origin
Port of destination
Transit time (days)
China
Shekou
Buenos Aires
34
UAE
Jebel Ali
Buenos Aires
26
IndiaNhava Sheva
Buenos Aires
26
USAHoustonBuenos Aires
20
Italy
GenovaBuenos Aires
19
South Africa
Cape Town
Buenos Aires
12


Longest transit time to Buenos Aires

The average container shipping time from Shekou to Buenos Aires is 34 days.


Shortest container transit time to Buenos Aires

Typically, the container transit time from Jebel Ali to Buenos Aires and from Nhava Sheva to Buenos Aires is 26 days. At an average of 20 and 19 days, Argentina shipping routes from Houston to Buenos Aires and from Genova to Buenos Aires. The next quickest alternative is the route from Cape Town to Buenos Aires, which takes 12 days.

Using SeaRates Distances & Time and other tools, you can determine how long it will take to ship your cargo to Buenos Aires using a variety of shipping options.

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Top 5 container shipping routes to Buenos Aires


Origin
Destination
Shanghai
Buenos Aires
Rotterdam
Buenos Aires
Los AngelesBuenos Aires
Santos
Buenos Aires
Jebel AliBuenos Aires


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