Shipping Destinations
Ship Machinery to Chile
San Antonio is Chile's largest cargo port, serving Santiago and the central agricultural valley. Meridian Freight ships from the USA and Canada in 25-32 days via the Panama Canal, with weekly sailings from US Gulf and East Coast ports.
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New Holland CR9080 - Track Removal Cut Inland Cost
Moving the combine intact to Houston was estimated at about $20,000 because of its width, weight and permit requirements. Competing end-to-end logistics proposals were reported to be nearly $10,000 higher than Meridian's selected approach. Meridian scheduled a mechanical crew to remove the tracks and place them on the same trailer behind the combine. The mechanical work cost several thousand dollars, but the redesigned configuration reduced the inland trucking charge to approximately $7,000. Alexey inspected the machine at the dealership and coordinated the mechanical work and loading. The combine reached Houston on schedule, was prepared for Flat Rack export and shipped to San Antonio, Chile.
- Titan Machinery - Houston - San Antonio, Chile
- 40ft Flat Rack
- 35 days
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What You Need to Know
Chile has straightforward customs procedures and free trade agreements with the US. Most agricultural equipment enters duty-free or at reduced rates under the US-Chile FTA. ISPM-15 compliant wood packaging is required. Meridian Freight prepares bilingual documentation and coordinate with Chilean customs brokers. Air freight available for urgent parts with 7-14 day delivery.
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Many equipment categories enter Chile duty-free or at reduced rates under the US-Chile Free Trade Agreement. We identify applicable tariff codes and prepare FTA certificates of origin to minimize your import costs.
Ocean transit from US Gulf and East Coast ports to San Antonio averages 25-32 days via the Panama Canal. Total door-to-port timeline is typically 35-45 days including pickup, packing, and documentation.
Combines, tractors, planters, sprayers, and headers are in high demand for Chile's agricultural sector. The country's central valley and southern regions are major grain and fruit producers, driving consistent demand for US-made equipment.
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