ere are some of the major ports in Paraguay:
Port of Asunción (ASUNCION PYASU): Located along the Paraguay River, it is the largest river port in Paraguay and an important transportation hub and economic lifeline of the capital city, Asunción. The majority of foreign trade goods pass through here. The port has relatively complete facilities and can handle the loading, unloading, storage, and transshipment of various types of goods.
Port of Villeta (VILLETA PYVIL): Situated on the Paraguay River, it is one of the important inland river ports in Paraguay. It is mainly used for the transportation and transshipment of bulk commodities such as agricultural products and minerals. It serves as one of the crucial channels connecting the inland areas of Paraguay with the external market.
Port of Caacupemi (CAACUPEMI PYCAA): It is one of the important river ports in Paraguay, playing a significant role in Paraguay's inland water transportation network. It mainly serves the freight transportation and trade of the surrounding areas, handling various types of goods including agricultural products and industrial manufactured goods.
Port of Terport (TERPORT PYTER): It is an important inland river port in Paraguay, located on the Paraguay River. It is the port of the Paraguayan city of San Antonio. It mainly handles general cargo and containerized cargo. It has good water depth conditions and can receive large barges and cargo ships.
Port of San Antonio: It is the largest grain port in Paraguay, with a large cargo handling capacity. It can operate multiple ships simultaneously. The port is equipped with advanced facilities and has high - efficiency loading and unloading capabilities. It mainly exports agricultural products such as grains.
Port of Ciudad del Este (CIUDAD DEL ESTE PYCDE): Located along the Paraná River, adjacent to Brazil, it is one of the important border trade ports in Paraguay, with an annual throughput of 2 million tons. This port plays a crucial role in the trade between Paraguay and Brazil as well as other South American countries. It mainly handles the import and export of various consumer goods, electronic products, automobiles, and other goods.
Port of Encarnación (ENCARNACION PYENC): Located along the Paraná River, it is one of the important ports in southeastern Paraguay. It occupies an important position in the trade between Paraguay and Argentina and other countries. It mainly exports products such as soybeans and timber.
Port of Pedro Juan Caballero (PEDRO JUAN CABALLERO PYPJC): It is an important border port in northeastern Paraguay, bordering Brazil. It mainly serves the trade between the two border regions, handling the transportation and exchange of agricultural products, daily necessities, and other goods.
Port of Puerto Seguro (PUERTO SEGURO PYPSO): It also holds a certain position in Paraguay's port system. It is mainly responsible for handling the freight transportation and trade business of the surrounding areas, providing support for local economic development and regional trade.
Freight shipping from China to Paraguay offers various options, and here is an introduction with the relevant keywords:
Ocean FCL: WanHao Freight provides reliable Ocean FCL services from major Chinese ports such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Ningbo to Paraguay. However, there is no direct FCL service to Asunción, and it usually needs to transit via Montevideo, Uruguay or Buenos Aires, Argentina. The transit time is approximately 45 days.
Ocean LCL: For small quantity shipments, Ocean LCL is a cost-effective option. Many freight forwarders offer LCL services from China to Paraguay, consolidating different shippers' cargo in one container. You can get a quote from WanHao Freight or other logistics companies. The shipping time is similar to FCL but may have some additional handling time at the consolidation and deconsolidation points.
Shipping time:Since Paraguay is a landlocked country and there is no direct seaport, goods are usually first shipped to ports in Brazil or Argentina and then enter Paraguay by land or river. It generally takes about 45 to 70 days from China's major ports to the ports of Brazil or Argentina, and then about 7 to 10 days for land transportation to Paraguay, with a total time of about 52 to 80 days.
Airfreight is the fastest way to send goods from China to Paraguay, which is suitable for urgent or high-value merchandise. The main airports in China with international cargo flights, like CAN, SZX, PVG, PEK, and HKG, have connections to Asunción with transits in the United States or Europe, and the transit time is 7 to 15 days. You can contact WanHao Freight or other air freight forwarders to get a quote for airfreight shipping from China to Paraguay.
Shipping time:Airfreight is relatively fast, usually taking about 7 to 15 days from major airports in China to Paraguay, with transits in the United States or Europe.
International Express services, such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx, are preferred for shipping small parcels weighing less than 100 kilos. The transit time is about 10 to 14 days, but it should be noted that products containing batteries may not be imported into Paraguay by courier. You can get a quote directly from the express companies' websites or through WanHao Freight.
Shipping time:For small parcels sent by international express, it usually takes about 10 to 14 days.
There are mainly the following shipping routes from China to Paraguay:
Route: Depart from major ports in China, such as Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. First, pass through the Pacific Ocean, then cross the Panama Canal to enter the Atlantic Ocean. After that, reach ports on the east coast of South America, such as Port of Buenos Aires in Argentina or Port of Montevideo in Uruguay. Finally, transfer the goods to cities like Asunción in Paraguay via land transportation or inland waterway transportation.
Characteristics: This route is relatively mature, with relatively stable shipping schedules. There are more shipping companies and freight forwarders to choose from. However, due to the need to pass through the Panama Canal, congestion may occur at the canal, resulting in extended transit times.
Route: Depart from China, pass through the Indian Ocean, round the Cape of Good Hope to enter the Atlantic Ocean, and then sail to relevant ports on the east coast of South America, and finally transfer to Paraguay.
Characteristics: This route avoids the congestion of the Panama Canal, but the voyage is longer, the transit time is relatively long, and the transportation cost may also be higher. Moreover, there may be risks such as bad weather in the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.
Route:First, transport the goods from Chinese ports to ports on the west coast of South America, such as Port of Valparaíso in Chile or Port of Callao in Peru. Then, transfer the goods to Paraguay via railway or road transportation within South America. It is also possible to use the newly opened Qiankai Port in Peru invested by COSCO, and then transport the goods to Paraguay on the east coast of South America by railway.
Characteristics: For goods in western regions of China, choosing the western route may have an advantage in terms of transportation distance. However, the transfer links within South America may increase certain transportation risks and costs. It is necessary to ensure the safety of the goods during the transfer process and the smooth connection of transportation.
Route: Some shipping companies may open specific routes, such as departing from Hong Kong, transiting through ports like Buenos Aires and Montevideo, and then arriving at Asunción in Paraguay.
Characteristics: The shipping schedule and transit time may be relatively fixed, but the available ports and shipping schedules may be limited. It is necessary to determine according to the specific arrangements of the shipping company.
When planning your shipping from China to Paraguay, it's necessary to consider the holidays in both countries. In China, the main holidays include New Year's Day (January 1st) and Chinese New Year (usually in January or February). In Paraguay, the holidays are December 25th and January 1st. During these periods, logistics operations may be affected, and it's advisable to make shipping arrangements in advance to avoid delays.
To get a more accurate quote and detailed shipping plan, it's recommended to contact WanHao Freight or other professional freight forwarders and provide specific shipment details such as the type, volume, and weight of the goods.
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