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LCL Shipping from Colombia to USA

Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation from Colombian ports (Cartagena, Buenaventura) to US ports (Miami, New York, Los Angeles). Pay only for the space your cargo occupies. From $120/m³. Full US customs clearance included.

LCL rates from Colombia to the USA (2026)

ComponentTypical cost
Ocean freight (per m³)$120–360
Origin THC (Cartagena / Buenaventura)$80–120 flat
Export declaration (DEX with DIAN)$80–150 flat
US formal entry (CBP)$100–200 flat
Destination THC (Miami)$80–120 flat
All-in for 1 m³$460–940

Under the US-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, most Colombian-origin goods enter the USA at 0% duty — we prepare the Certificate of Origin as part of every shipment.

How LCL consolidation works

  1. Pickup in Colombia — we collect your cargo in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali or Barranquilla.
  2. Consolidation at our CFS — your cargo shares a container with other exporters; you pay only for your volume.
  3. Export customs — DEX filed with DIAN, Certificate of Origin issued under the FTA.
  4. Ocean transit — 12–18 days sailing from Cartagena or Buenaventura to Miami.
  5. US clearance and delivery — formal CBP entry at 0% duty, deconsolidation at our own Miami warehouse, final delivery anywhere in the USA.

When LCL beats FCL and air freight

LCL is the right mode when you ship between 1 and 13 m³: below that, air courier is usually faster for similar money; above it, a full container (FCL) becomes cheaper per cubic meter. For Amazon FBA sellers and e-commerce brands replenishing US inventory, LCL hits the sweet spot — one consolidated import, one customs entry, zero per-order customs cost.

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Frequently asked questions

What does LCL shipping from Colombia to the USA cost?
All-in for 1 m³ typically runs $460–940, including ocean freight, origin and destination handling, the DEX export declaration and the US CBP formal entry. Ocean freight alone is $120–360 per cubic meter.
How long does LCL sea freight from Colombia to the USA take?
About 18–25 days total, with roughly 12–18 days of ocean transit from Cartagena or Buenaventura to Miami, plus consolidation, customs clearance and final delivery.
When should I choose LCL over air freight or FCL?
LCL is ideal for 1–13 m³. Below that, air courier is usually faster for similar money; above it, a full container (FCL) becomes cheaper per cubic meter.
Is customs clearance included in LCL shipping?
Yes. We file the DEX with DIAN, issue the Certificate of Origin under the US-Colombia FTA, and complete the US formal CBP entry — all included in the all-in rate.

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