SHIPPING TO NICARAGUA
If you are shipping from the USA or Canada to Nicaragua, Cargomax International has the best service, the best transit times, and the best rates. We have offices in North America to assist you in real time, no matter what you need.
With our online tools for pricing, booking, tracking, and documentation, we can assure the best service in the logistics industry.
Cargomax International also coordinates with help from its agents for the land shipment of goods between various Central American countries.
The following countries are the ones in the agreement:
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Honduras
El Salvador
Guatemala
Panama
Goods of all types, including trucks, vehicles, machinery, and construction equipment can be moved from one country to another without taxes until the item arrives at its final destination.
Single Central American Declaration (DUCA)
The Central American Single Declaration (DUCA) unites the three main customs declarations that protect trading between Central American countries.
The DUCA integrates the Central American Single Customs Form (FAUCA), which is used to con-duct intra-regional trade of originating merchandise. Commonly known as DUT, the Declaration for International Land Customs Transit, is used for the international land transit of goods in Central America. Finally, the Goods Declaration, which is called DUA or DM, is used for trade with specif-ic countries outside the region.
The DUCA has three modalities:
The DUCA-F must be used to trade merchandise that originated in Central American.
The DUCA-D must be used for the import or export of goods with countries outside Central Ameri-ca.
The DUCA-T must be used for the transfer of goods under the international land transit regime.
The application of the DUCA entered into force in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama as of May 7, 2019.
This is a trade facilitation measure, which is the result of the efforts of the region’s customs ser-vices, as well as the Council of Ministers of Economic Integration. It constitutes a firm step to-wards strengthening Central American economic integration.
For more information visit: https://www.sieca.int/
SHIPPING SERVICES TO NICARAGUA
RO/RO SHIPPING SERVICES TO NICARAGUA
Ro/Ro (Roll on/Roll off) shipping service to Nicaragua:
Ro/Ro (Roll on/Roll off) shipping service to Nicaragua: For transporting automobiles, cars, vehicles, buses, ambulances, fire trucks, tractor trucks, all other types of trucks, trailers, machinery, and much more, this is the most secure way of shipping via ocean transportation. Why? Because RO/RO carrier vessels have special inclines (ramps) constructed to enable vehicles to be loaded on and off the vessel using the vehicle’s own power. This is the safest, easiest, and most convenient way to transport drivable vehicles across continents.
How much does it cost to send a vehicle to Nicaragua?
The shipping cost for a vehicle to various ports in Nicaragua varies based on specific information. To obtain an accurate quote, please provide the following details:
-If door-to-port service is required, include the pickup address.
-The vehicle’s dimensions (length x width x height) and weight which are typically found on the title registration (note: the vehicle must be weighed before loading to comply with VGM SOLAS requirements);
-Preferred port of destination.
CONTAINER SHIPPING SERVICES TO NICARAGUA
CONTAINER SHIPPING SERVICES TO NICARAGUA
Cargomax International provides comprehensive ocean container services from Canada, China, Europe, and the East Coast of the United States to Nicaragua, serving major ports including Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields. Our offerings utilize cellular vessels for direct sailings and transshipments, equipped with a range of container types such as 20’ STD Dry, 40’ STD Dry, 40’ HC Dry, 45’ STD Dry, and various specialized containers.
The cost of shipping a container to Nicaragua can vary widely. Prices are influenced by multiple factors, including the
- Type of commodity,
- The preferred container type and size.
- The weight of the cargo, (including packing and goods)
For the specific service options like door-to-port moves add the following information:
- Complete details about your shipment needs,
- Loading warehouse address for door-to-port services
This will allow us to offer a tailored quote that best fits your requirements.
LO/LO LIFT ON/ LIFT OFF SHIPPING SERVICES TO NICARAGUA
Cargomax International provides Lo/Lo (lift on/lift off) services for project cargo via breakbulk vessels from major ports on the East Coast of the USA and Canada to various destinations in Nicaragua, including Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields. Services are also available from ports in China and Europe, with regular calls from the US East Coast and inducement options from other origins.
To accurately provide a quote for our Lo/Lo services, we require the following details sent via email:
-A photo and of the unit,
-Dimensions (length x width x height),
-Unit’s weight (including packing and unit)
-It is also crucial to include diagrams showing the lifting and pulling points for rolling cargo.
-Preferred port of destination.
These details are essential for ensuring safe and efficient handling of your cargo. Please provide all necessary information to help us give you the best possible service.
OOG (OUT OF GAUGE CARGO) SHIPPING SERVICES TO NICARAGUA
Shipping costs for Out of Gauge (OOG) services to Nicaragua depend on various factors, much like the Lo/Lo services. The size and dimensions of the cargo, along with the distribution of its weight, are critical to determine handling requirements. Unlike Lo/Lo services where cargo is lifted on and off the vessel, OOG cargo is secured on specialized equipment such as 20’, 40’, or 45’ Flat Rack containers, or 60’ to 90’ Mafi trailers. It is further stabilized and secured using blocks, braces, straps, and chains to ensure safe transportation. To receive a detailed quote for your specific shipping needs, please provide all relevant details about your cargo.
To accurately provide a quote for our Lo/Lo services, we require the following details sent via email:
-A photo and of the unit,
-Dimensions (length x width x height),
-Unit’s weight (including packing and unit)
-It is also crucial to include diagrams showing the lifting and pulling points for rolling cargo.
-Preferred port of destination.
These details are essential for ensuring safe and efficient handling of your cargo. Please provide all necessary information to help us give you the best possible service.
ABOUT NICARAGUA
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, with over 50,000 square miles of incredible biodiversity bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. Nicaragua is known as the “Land of Volcanoes and Lakes” and is home to the second largest rainforest in the Americas. It is also home to six million people, who are a mix of European and indigenous descent. It is primarily an agricultural economy, with over sixty percent of its exports being cropped like coffee, bananas, cassava, cotton, and tobacco. The country’s strong trade partnership with Venezuela accounts for much of those exports, and in recent years Nicaragua has tried to diversify its offerings, introducing new crops like peanuts, sesame, onions, and melons. Mining is also a big industry sector, though it is less than 1% of the GDP. Lumber is also a valuable industry, though new restrictions are being enforced to help offset environmental impacts on the rainforest from lumber companies.
Like many countries in Central and South America, the government has a renewed interest in attracting ecotourism to the country and has made investments in that direction. Tourism is currently the second largest industry in Nicaragua.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS TO THE NICARAGUA
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES
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- • Bill of Sale or Commercial Invoice (signed by notary from the same state)
• Original Bill of Lading
• Original Title Registration of the unit (made to the consigne)
- • Bill of Sale or Commercial Invoice (signed by notary from the same state)
INFORMATION REQUIRED ON COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTATION
• Véhicule Make
• Véhicule Model
• Color of véhicle
• Year of véhicle Manufacture
• Engine CC
• Serial or Vin Number
• Actual weight
• Number of Axles for high and Heavy Commodities
Q&A General Question :
CAN I SEND A CAR TO NICARAGUA?
Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.
CAN I SEND A TRUCK TO NICARAGUA?
Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.
CAN I SEND MACHINERY TO NICARAGUA?
Yes, but you must make sure customs regulations are respected.
RORO SHIPPING SERVICE BY ORIGIN TERMINALS AND PORTS
For shipping vehicles, cars, trucks, trailers, container chassis, buses, construction equipment, oilfield equipment, mining equipment, or machinery, we offer Ro/Ro shipping services from various cities in Canada and the U.S. to Nicaragua, with our combined bonded driver service from most Canadian and U.S. cities to most ports in the East and Gulf coasts of the United States.
Find below a list of Ro/Ro Shipping Service origin hub terminals servicing from the U.S. and Canada origins to Nicaragua.
Ro/Ro services and OOG services come from the following city terminals and Ports of Loading:
· Baltimore, Maryland
· Brooklyn, New York
· Brunswick, Georgia
· Calgary, Alberta
· Charleston, South Carolina
· Edmonton, Alberta
· Port Everglades, Florida
· Galveston, Texas
· Halifax, Nova Scotia
· Houston, Texas
· Jacksonville, Florida
· Montreal, Quebec
· Miami, Florida
· Newark, New Jersey
· Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
· Savannah, Georgia
· Tampa, Florida
· Toronto, Canada
Destinations: Corinto, Sandino, San Juan del Sur, Puerto Cabezas, El Buff and Bluefields
For transportation rates into Nicaragua, please feel free to contact us at:
sales@cargomaxintl.com
Contact information in Nicaragua
CARGOMAX INTERNATIONAL INC,
Nicaragua Customer Service Center
Pricing Email: sales@cargomaxintl.com
Customs formalities information:
Email : info@cargomaxintl.com
Customer services information:
Email : info@cargomaxintl.com
Phone : (506) 4101-2142
Pricing department :
sales@cargomaxintl.com
Sales Department DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORT SHIPMENTS
COMMERCIAL CARGO
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
• For Organizations: RNC Number (Registro Nacional de Contribuyentes)
• For Citizens: Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional)
• Original bill of lading freighted.
• Commercial invoice/Bill of sale
• Original vehicle titles registrations (for vehicles only)
• Packing list
• Weight of merchandise (gross weight, net weight per package)
• Certificate of origin
• Sanitary or Phytosanitary Certificates: Perishable and food products require an agriculture document stamped by a food inspection agency control from the country of origin.
DONATION CARGO
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
• For Organizations: RNC Number (Registro Nacional de Contribuyentes)
• For Citizens: The Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional)
• Original bill of lading freighted.
• List of donated cargo with its value
• Weight of merchandise
PERSONAL EFFECTS AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
• For Citizens: The Cedula Number (Cedula de Identificacion Nacional)
• Original bill of lading freighted.
• List of household goods and personal effects with the value of each item.
• Weight of merchandise (gross weight, net weight per package)
• Contract signed with the logistic company.
You must make sure to comply with all authorized quantities limitations and items to be imported under personal effect and household goods.
Container and Ro/Ro routes services
Cargomax International guarantees these negotiated rates to most Nicaragua ports and airports from the following list of countries:
UNITED STATES TO NICARAGUA
Some of these routes may include (Road, Rail and Ocean combined transportation)
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Jacksonville, Florida to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Baltimore, MD to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Newark, New Jersey to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Port Everglades, Florida to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Port Miami, Florida to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Orlando, Florida to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Port Tampa, Florida to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Houston, Texas to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
CANADA TO NICARAGUA
Some of these routes may include (road, rail and ocean combined transportation)
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Canada to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Mont-St-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Bolton, Ontario, Canada to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Saskatoon, Saskatchewon, Ontario, Canada to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
ASIA TO NICARAGUA
Some of these routes may include (road, rail and ocean combined transportation)
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
from Asia to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Shanghai China to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Busan Korea to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Kaohsiung, Keelung, Taiwan to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
EUROPE TO NICARAGUA
Some of these routes may include (road, rail and ocean combined transportation)
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Europe to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Ste-Petersburg, Russia to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Hamburg, Germany to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Antwerp, Belgium to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
Ro-Ro and Container Shipping Service:
From Le Havre, France to Puerto Corinto, Puerto Sandino, Bluefields, and Puerto El Buff
List of Containers and Details
20’STD (standard dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’STD (standard dry container)
Dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’HC (High Cube dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
45’HC (High Cube dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’OT (Open Top dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
20’FR (Flat Rack dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’FR (Flat Rack dry container)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
20’RF (Reefer container/temperature control)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
40’RF (Reefer container/temperature control)
dry cargo, truck parts, machinery parts, trailer parts, construction material, automotive parts and accessories, hospital equipment, dry food products, steel metal, paint, automobiles, vehicles, personal effects, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, aircraft parts, engine parts and turbines.
INTERNATIONAL SEAPORTS IN NICARAGUA
Nicaragua has eight ports located on both coasts, however, only six are big enough to qualify as seaports. On the Pacific side are Corinto, Sandino, and San Juan del Sur. On the Caribbean side, you’ll find Puerto Cabezas, El Buff, and Bluefields.
Puerto Corinto
Located on the Pacific side of Nicaragua, Puerto Corinto is the largest, busiest seaport in Nicaragua. It is the only Pacific port for import and export shipments, the only Nicaraguan container port, and has a railroad terminus. The container terminal can handle bulk, liquid, and large shipments like cars.
Puerto Sandino
This small surfing town has remained a major port because of its crude oil supply line. It is connected to the capital city of Managua by highway, and is roughly 70km away. Cargo at Sandino is unloaded using barges, and there is a berth for solid cargo and one for liquid cargo.
Bluefields
The capital of the South Caribbean Autonomous Zone, Bluefields is the primary Caribbean-side port, exporting hardwood and seafood like shrimp and lobster. The small city only recently was connected to the west coast with a highway and transportation is very limited.
Puerto El Buff:
Located in Bluefields Bay, El Buff has very limited cargo capacity, and primarily functions as a Caribbean base for commercial fishing vessels.
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS IN NICARAGUA
Managua International Airport / Augusto C. Sandino International airport
While there are over 100 airports in Nicaragua, the airport in Managua, the capital city, is the largest, and the only one that handles international destinations and cargo shipments. Augusto C. Sandino International airport, also known as Managua International Airport, handles three cargo lines, with four international destinations including Miami, Panama, Bogota, and San Salvador. The airport also services 11 passenger airlines, with several American destinations.
COUNTRIES THAT HAVE TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH THE NICARAGUA
Nicaragua has free trade agreements with several countries and is an active trade partner in the Central American Region. It is a member of the World Trade Organization and the CACM.
FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
European Union
Mexico
Taiwan
DR-CAFTA
Panama
Chile
Dominican Republic
United States
South Korea
PREFERENTIAL TRADE AGREEMENTS
Columbia
Venezuela
PROJECT CARGO
ROAD TRANSPORTATION
AIR TRANSPORTATION
CARGO INSURANCE COORDINATION
