Freight Forwarding in Colombia
The Pacific Gateway to South America. Our partner network clears Cartagena's Caribbean hub and handles Colombia's trade with the Andean region and beyond.
Major Ports & Airports
Port of Cartagena COCAR
Colombia's primary container port (1.8 million TEU/year). Caribbean gateway. Modern facilities, good clearance times (3–4 days). Strategic location for regional trade.
Port of Buenaventura COBUN
Pacific gateway (0.8 million TEU/year). Less congested than Cartagena. 24–48 hour truck ride to Bogotá. Growing capacity.
Bogotá El Dorado Airport SKBO
Colombia's main international airport. Modern cargo terminal. 0.3 million metric tons/year. Air freight to USA, Europe, Asia.
Bogotá (BOG) SKBO
Cundinamarca airport — international cargo terminal.
Cartagena (CTG) SKCC
Bolívar airport — international cargo terminal.
Medellín (MDE) SKMD
Antioquia airport — international cargo terminal.
Routes from/to
The global corridors where our partner network has the most repeat shipper history and tuned operations.
Industries we move into Colombia
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
What documents are needed to ship to Colombia?
Required documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and Import Registration with DIAN. INVIMA permits may be required for health products.
How long does ocean freight take to Colombia?
Ocean freight from Miami to Cartagena or Buenaventura takes 5-8 days. Air freight from Miami to Bogota typically takes 1-2 business days.
What are Colombia's main ports?
Cartagena is the busiest container port on the Caribbean coast. Buenaventura handles Pacific trade. El Dorado International Airport in Bogota is the main air cargo hub.
What customs duties apply in Colombia?
Colombian import duties range from 0-20%. A 19% VAT applies. The US-Colombia TPA can reduce or eliminate duties on qualifying goods.
Does Suaid Global handle customs clearance in Colombia?
Yes, Suaid Global coordinates customs clearance with DIAN, including tariff classification and INVIMA permits for regulated goods.
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