Freight Forwarding in South Korea
Global tech and automotive leader with world-class ports. We manage imports through Busan and Incheon with full UNI-PASS (Korean Customs) compliance.
Major Ports & Airports
Port of Busan KRPUS
East Asia's largest container port (24+ million TEU/year). Fully automated. 1–2 day clearance. World's fastest turnaround.
Port of Incheon KRINCH
Seoul's main port (2.5 million TEU/year). Located on west coast. Modern facilities. 1–2 day clearance.
Port of Gwangyang KRGWY
Industrial port south of Busan. Bulk and breakbulk cargo. Steel industry access.
Incheon International Airport KRICN
Seoul's main cargo hub (1.4 million metric tons/year). State-of-the-art facilities. 50km west of Seoul.
Gimhae International Airport KRGMP
Busan's airport. Secondary cargo hub. Growing volumes.
Incheon KRICN
Seoul airport — international cargo terminal.
Gimhae KRGMP
Busan airport — international cargo terminal.
Jeju KRJEJ
Jeju 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 South Korea
Sectors where we have repeat shipper history into this market. Each link opens our domain expertise page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
What documents are needed to ship to South Korea?
Key documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and Import Declaration. KC certification is required for electrical products.
How long does ocean freight take to South Korea?
Ocean freight from the US West Coast to Busan takes 12-16 days. Air freight to Incheon (ICN) takes 2-4 business days.
What are South Korea's main ports?
Busan is the largest port and sixth-busiest globally. Incheon International Airport is the primary cargo gateway.
What customs duties apply in South Korea?
Duties range from 0-40%. A 10% VAT applies. The KORUS Free Trade Agreement eliminates or reduces duties on most qualifying US goods.
Does Suaid Global handle KC certification?
Yes, Suaid Global assists with Korea Certification (KC) requirements for electronics, appliances, and industrial products.
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