Freight forwarder Mercator recently handled shipping FCL to Chile for a UK exporter specialising in shampoo and hair treatments. The goods, which were manufactured in the UK, were sold under CFR (cost and freight) incoterm, meaning the exporter assumed responsibility for the cargo from their premises all the way to the destination port in Chile.
As such, our export team handled the process from door in the UK including
- delivering the 20’ container for loading at the exporter’s site
- UK export customs clearance and formailities
- sea freight of the FCL to Chile
Upon arrival at the port in Chile, our partner agent based in Santiago, ensured a smooth handover to the Chilean importer for the remainder of the journey.
Reliable Routes and Trusted Partnerships
There are regular sailings from most UK ports for sea freight to Chile, the main port in Chile being San Antonio. Direct sailings take around 34 days port to port for sea freight to Chile from the UK. Thanks to our founding membership of the freight forwarding network MarcoPoloLine, we have longstanding connections with our partner agent based in Santiago. This partnership means we can offer our customers a full to door service – including DAP/DDP when required.
Why FCL was the Right Fit
FCL to Chile (full container load) was selected as the shipment was 7 pallets. A 20’ container can accommodate up to 10-11 pallets depending on the pallet size. While slightly more expensive than LCL, FCL can offer slight time savings. LCL shipments can add up to 7 days either side of the shipment for loading, unloading and customs. FCL can be much swifter adding just a few days for cut off times, lifting off the ship, collection of the container and customs. By opting for FCL to Chile, the UK exporter prioritised speed and efficiency – which are key features when it comes to international trade, maintaining customer satisfaction and supply chain reliability.
Our freight forwarding services also include import shipping from Chile to the UK – via sea and air freight. Our team is also well versed in handling oversized cargo and refrigerated shipments. So if you have a shipment for FCL to Chile (or from Chile) get in touch with our team who will be glad to provide you with a quote. To get in touch with the team, you can call us on (+44) 02392 756 575, email sales@mercatorcargo.co.uk or complete the form below and we will be in touch.
