Sea groupage to Colombia. Less than a container, the same service.
For Colombia we ship by sea groupage goods that do not fill a container: we consolidate them with other consignments and you pay for the space they take up. Ports served: Cartagena and Buenaventura.
Answers to the most common questions.
Which Colombian ports do you serve with groupage?
Cartagena, on the Caribbean coast, and Buenaventura, on the Pacific. We tell you the most suitable port based on the consignee's city.
Are duties paid on European goods in Colombia?
The trade agreement between the European Union and Colombia reduces or eliminates duties on products of European preferential origin, if origin is correctly documented.
What is the minimum volume for groupage?
There is no real minimum: even a single package can be shipped. Above a certain volume we tell you when a full container is worthwhile.
What should you know before shipping groupage to Colombia?
How sea groupage works
In groupage, or LCL, your goods are loaded into a container with those of other shippers bound for the same port. The cost is calculated on volume in cubic metres or on weight, whichever counts more. We collect the goods, check them at the Brescia hub and prepare the export customs declaration in our in-house department.
Two coasts, two ports
Colombia faces two oceans. Cartagena, on the Caribbean, is the port most used for goods arriving from Europe; Buenaventura, on the Pacific, mainly serves the Cali area. The choice depends on where the consignee is: Bogotá and Medellín are inland, and the overland leg from the port must be considered from the start.
Trade agreement and origin
A trade agreement between the European Union and Colombia reduces or eliminates duties on products of European origin. To benefit, the exporter must be able to prove preferential origin with the evidence the agreement requires. We check with you whether the product meets the rules and prepare the documents.
Packing for a long journey
In a shared container the goods are handled several times and spend a long stretch at sea. Sturdy packages, sound pallets and moisture protection are needed. Wooden packaging must be treated and marked to the ISPM 15 standard: a non-compliant pallet can hold up the shipment on arrival.
