Shipping to San Antonio and Santiago
San Antonio, on Chile's central Pacific coast, is the country's busiest container port and the gateway for Santiago, about 110 km inland, and for Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. It serves central Chile, where most of the population lives.
Practical tips. Chile's agricultural inspection service (SAG) checks every shipment for food, plants, wood and soil, and undeclared items can lead to fines. Clean outdoor gear and declare wooden furniture. Returning Chileans and foreigners with residence can import used household goods with exemptions through a customs agent.
Santiago is a large city with heavy traffic and many apartment towers, so book the lift and loading area with the building in advance. Earthquake-resistant packing is a good idea for fragile items.
Canadian mining companies also ship equipment here.
Shipping rates from Canada to San Antonio
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | USD 10 / cu ft 53 days · min. USD 645.37 | USD 11 / cu ft 50 days · min. USD 682.30 | USD 7 / cu ft 64 days · min. USD 512.24 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 512.24; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 759.48. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Chile: Iquique (1,493 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Chile.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.