shipping from China

Easy Shipping From China, Save Cost

Get A Quote

Ocean & Air freight cost from China to Argentina

Summary:

This article delves into the multifaceted expenses entailed in transporting goods from China to Argentina. Specifically, direct full container load (FCL) from China to Argentina boasts the benefits of ample capacity and competitive unit pricing. Alternatively, marine less-than-container-load (LCL) service caters to the flexible transportation requirements of smaller to medium-sized cargo batches. For those seeking swift and efficient delivery, air freight presents a viable option. Furthermore, price comparisons are provided for four prominent international express couriers transmitting goods to Argentina, tailored to accommodate clients with diverse urgency levels and budgetary constraints. The following article will describe in detail about the ocean & air freight cost from China to Argentina.

Sea and air freight from China to Argentina
Sea and air freight from China to Argentina

The price of Full Container Load(FCL) from China to Argentina

Within the vast expanse of China, cities such as Chengdu, Chongqing, Changsha, Shenzhen, Foshan, Xiamen, Nanning, Ningbo, Ganzhou, Ji'an, and Shanghai, owing to their strategic locations at the confluence of land and waterways, have evolved into pivotal port metropolises, bridging domestic and international trade.
To provide a more tangible understanding of the maritime freight expenses for this voyage from China to Argentina, the subsequent table highlights an overview of the full container load (FCL) sea freight costs from China's Tianjin Xingang Port to the Port of Buenos Aires in Argentina.

Port of shipment Port of destination Shipping  line Voyage/day transfer 20GP 40GP 40HC validity
XINGAN,TIANJIN BUENOS AIRES ONE 40 Direct route 3150 3550 3550 2024-01-08—2024-01-14
XINGAN,TIANJIN BUENOS AIRES EMC 47 NINGBO 3350 3600 3600 2024-01-08—2024-01-14
XINGAN,TIANJIN BUENOS AIRES HPL 46 NINGBO 3400 3950 3950 2024-01-08—2024-01-14
XINGAN,TIANJIN BUENOS AIRES COSCO 42 QINGDAO 3950 4200 4200 2024-01-08—2024-01-14
Below are the full container charges and voyage details for two shipping companies - ONE Line and COSCO - shipping from Tianjin Newport, China to Buenos Aires, Argentina:

1.ONE Line Shipping Company:

Routes and Voyage Times: ONE Line offers a direct service departing from Tianjin Xingang to Buenos Aires, with an estimated voyage time of approximately 40 days.
20GP Container: Shipping a 20-foot TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) to the Port of Buenos Aires costs US $3,150 (equivalent in Argentine pesos is approximately 2,565,045 ARS).
40GP and 40HC Containers: Both 40-foot TEU and High Cube (40HC) containers incur a unified sea freight rate from Tianjin to Buenos Aires of US $3,550 (equivalent in Argentine pesos is approximately 2,890,765 ARS).

2.COSCO China Ocean Shipping Company Limited:

Route and Voyage Time: COSCO's route commences at Tianjin New Port but necessitates a transit through Ningbo Port before arriving in Buenos Aires, with the  entire journey anticipated to take 42 days.
20GP Container: The sea freight for a 20-foot TEU is US $3,950 (equivalent in Argentine pesos is approximately 3,216,485 ARS).
40GP and 40HC Containers: COSCO is quoting a price of $4,200 for both 40-foot TEU and High Cube units (equivalent in Argentine pesos is approximately 3,420,060 ARS).
Valid Period:The sea freight rates offered by both shipping companies are valid from January 8th, 2024, to January 14th, 2024, based on the actual sailing date.
It's worth noting that on this same route, ONE Line Shipping Company charges less for 20GP, 40GP, and 40HC containers compared to its three competitors: Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC), Hapag-Lloyd (HPL), and COSCO (although note that COSCO is listed separately here as a different shipping line).

The Ocean Freight LCL from China to Argentina

The following table shows the cost of LCL shipment to Argentina by sea from China: Sea freight prices from Tianjin Xingang Port, China to Buenos Aires, Rosario, Cordoba, Santa Fe, San Francisco, Argentina. 【1 US Dollar (USD) =814.3 Argentine Pesos (ARS) 】

Port of destination Volume range  Ocean Freight(USD) Shipping  line range
Buenos Aires 0~1 30 HMM/COSCO 37
Buenos Aires 1~3 26 HMM/COSCO 37
Buenos Aires 3~5 23 HMM/COSCO 37
Buenos Aires 5~15 18 HMM/COSCO 37
Rosario 0~15 45 HMM/CMA 37
Cordoba 0~15 51 HMM/CMA 37
Santa Fe 0~15 48 HMM/CMA 37
San Francisco 0~15 78 HMM/CMA 37

According to the information in the table, the LCL charges and related service details for two different destinations will be shown below.
1.LCL (Less Than Container Load) Shipping from Xingang Port, Tianjin, China to Port of Buenos Aires, Argentina:

Charging standard:
Cargo volume 0~1 cubic meter: The shipping LCL fee is calculated at 30 US dollars/cubic meter, equivalent to about 24,429 ARS in Argentine pesos.
The cargo volume of 1~3 cubic meters: the cost of LCL by sea is reduced to 26 US dollars/cubic meter, equivalent to about 21,171.8 ARS in Argentine pesos.
Cargo volume 3~5 cubic meters: the cost is further adjusted to 23 US dollars/cubic meter, equivalent to about 18,728.9 ARS in Argentine pesos.
Cargo volume 5~15 cubic meters: the maximum discount to 18 US dollars/cubic meter, equivalent to about 14,657.4 ARS Argentine pesos.

Service Details:
Sea operation time: From the port of Tianjin Xingang in China to the port of Buenos Aires in Argentina, the sea operation time of LCL is about 37 days.
Carrier companies: Shipping companies providing services include HMM Modern Merchant Marine and COSCO China Ocean Shipping Co., LTD.

2. LCL charges and services from Xingang Port of Tianjin, China to Rosario, Argentina Fees (flat rate) :

Charging standard:
Regardless of the volume of the goods between 0 and 15 cubic meters, the LCL fee is calculated at $45 / cubic meter, which is equivalent to about 36,643.5 ARS in Argentine pesos.

Service Details:
Sea operation time: From the port of Tianjin Xingang in China to Rosario in Argentina, the sea operation time of LCL is also about 37 days.
Carrier: The service is provided by HMM Hyundai Merchant Marine and CMA CMA.

The main port of Argentina

As an important country in South America, Argentina has a well-developed port network, which provides important support for the country's foreign trade and economic development. Argentina has Buenos Aires, Concepcion, Bahia Blanca, Ingeniero White, Mar del Plata and other ports.
As the busiest ports port in Argentina, Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and one of the largest ports in the country. The Buenos Aires port area stretches north and south along the coast and is divided into three port areas: North Port, Middle Port and South Port. It is also an important transport hub with two main container terminals: Riodela Plata and Exolgan. Both terminals are equipped with super Panamax bridge cranes to increase the efficiency of container handling. In 2005, Riodela Plata Terminal purchased a number of container cranes from China Zhenhua Port Machinery and invested $30 million to increase the yard area. Exolgan Container Terminal also purchased container bridge cranes from Lieber Herr Group in the same year, investing $30 million to optimize equipment for handling very large vessels. Besides, the port of Buenos Aires is the industrial, cultural and commercial center of Argentina.

The Air Freight from China to Argentina

The international airport in Argentina is Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE).
Next, air transportation from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Shenzhen Bao 'an International Airport (SZX) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) in Argentina is illustrated.

Departure airport Destination airport +45(CFR/KG) +100(CFR/KG) +300(CFR/KG) +500(CFR/KG) +1000(CFR/KG)
HKG EZE 64 68 58 58 53
XMN EZE * 65 65 60 60
SZX EZE 15 45 45 45 45

Price list for air cargo from China International Airport to Argentina in January 2024
The prices in the table are in RMB and the following prices have been converted into Argentine Pesos.[Note: 1 RMB =113.73 Argentine Pesos (ARS)]

Using Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in China shipping via airfreight to Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires, Argentina as an illustrative example, here's a detailed breakdown of pricing in accordance with industry norms and American English conventions within the containerized international ocean shipping and airfreight sectors:
For shipments weighing between 0 and 45kg, the rate is 15CFR per kilogram, charged at a rate of 1706.01 Argentine Pesos (ARS) per kilogram.
For shipments weighing within the ranges of 45-100kg, 100-300kg, 300-500kg, and 500-1000kg, the rate is 45CFR per kilogram, charged at a rate of 5118.03 Argentine Pesos (ARS) per kilogram.
The air cargo carriers offering services from Chinese international airports to Argentina include: United Airlines (UA), Tampa Cargo (QT), Turkish Airlines (TK), LAN Airlines (formerly LAN Chile, now part of LATAM Airlines Group but still recognized as UC), Emirates (EK), among others.

Shipping Costs from China to Argentina

via Four Major Courier Companies

In the context of international freight logistics, China has four primary options for transporting express goods to Argentina: DHL Express based in Hong Kong, FedEx Express, UPS International Express, and EMS Express. The following presents a detailed breakdown of the pricing per kilogram (kg) applicable to goods shipped via the specified express services from China to Argentina.
[Note: The following four express prices are converted from RMB to Argentine Peso currency (ARS)]

Price List for Shipping from China to Argentina via Hong Kong DHL Express
Weight(kg) Price(ARS)
31-49 9329.37
50-69 8682.44
70-99 8682.44
100-199 8432.75
200-299 8432.75
300-499 8432.75
500 and above 8432.75

In the context of international freight logistics, when China dispatches goods to Argentina via Hong Kong DHL Express, the shipping expenses vary across distinct weight categories, with specific tariffs outlined as follows:
For consignments weighing between 31 and 49 kilograms, the shipping rate per kilogram (kg) amounts to 9,329.37 Argentine Pesos.
For shipments falling within the 50-69kg and 70-99kg weight brackets, the shipping cost per kg is uniformly set at 8,682.44 Argentine Pesos.
For heavier loads ranging from 100-199kg, 200-299kg, 300-499kg, and 500kg or more, the shipping rate per kg is further discounted to 8,432.75 Argentine Pesos.

Price List for Shipping from China to Argentina via FedEx Express
Weight(kg) Price(ARS)
21-44 7967.42
45-70 7887.97
71-99 7853.92
100-299 7751.78
300-499 7524.78
500-999 7343.19
1000 and above 7297.79

In the context of international freight logistics, when dispatching goods from China to Argentina through FedEx Express, the shipping cost breakdown is as follows:
For packages weighing from 21kg to 44kg, the shipping rate per kilogram (kg) amounts to 7,967.42 Argentine Pesos.
For shipments ranging from 100kg to 299kg, the shipping cost per kg is calculated at 7,751.78 Argentine Pesos.
And for consignments exceeding 1000kg in weight, the shipping cost per kg decreases to 7,297.79 Argentine Pesos, offering a more economical rate for bulk shipments.

Price list of UPS international express from China to Argentina
Weight(kg) Price(ARS)  
21-44 56861.50  
45-70 56861.50  
71-99 50278.73  
100-299 50278.73  
300-499 49597.75  
500-999 49597.75  
1000 and above 49597.75

When shipping goods from China to Argentina via USP international express, the shipping costs are structured as follows:
For parcels weighing between 21kg and 44kg, the shipping fee is a fixed rate of 56,861.50 Argentine Pesos (ARS).
Similarly, the shipping fee remains the same for parcels weighing between 45kg and 70kg, also at 56,861.50 Argentine Pesos.
When the parcel weight increases to 71kg to 99kg, the shipping fee decreases slightly to 50,278.73 Argentine Pesos.

EMS express prices from China to Argentina
Country Minimum Freight Charge 0.5kg Overweight Surcharge 0.5kg Discount Weight limit
Argentina 38021.16(ARS) 11349.6(ARS) 20% discount +5RMB/ Shipment  handling fee 30kg

Calculation Method for EMS Shipping Costs from China to Argentina in the Field of International Container Shipping:

The initial weight of 0.5kg of the shipment is charged at ARS 38,021.16 for express shipping.
Each additional 0.5kg of the shipment's weight is charged at ARS 11,349.6.
Discount: 20% off + a handling fee of 5 RMB per shipment (5 RMB equals ARS 567.48).
The maximum weight of the shipment cannot exceed 30kg.
Example: The goods sent by China EMS express to Argentina weigh 2.5kg. The total price after discount is calculated as follows:
2.5kg= 0.5kg (Minimum Freight Charge ) + 0.5kg (Overweight Surcharge ) x 4
38021.16+ 4 x11349.6=83419.56 (ARS)
20% off: 83419.56 X 0.8=66735.648 (ARS)
The total price including the operation fee of one Shipment is 66735.648+567.48=67303.128 (ARS)