Shipping From Canada to Belize

➤ Get cost-effective shipping solutions from Canada to Belize with LAC! We offer the best Air Freight & Container Shipping Services in the Americas

Exporting goods to Belize from Canada, whether it is for the first time, or on a regular basis, can be a challenging experience. There are many elements to consider when shipping to a country such as Belize.

If you are in Canada and not entirely familiar with the Latin American market, you should consider a cargo shipping company that knows the business culture, the language, the customs regulations and has a proven track record of success when it comes to freight shipping to Belize.

Our Freight Shipping Services to Belize

During the past 25 years, our specialized logistics and freight forwarding services by land, ocean, and air have helped various Canadian importers to succeed in the Latin American markets.

Using our expertise, our vast network of carriers, and extensive knowledge of the business culture, we give you the peace of mind you need to continue developing stronger relationships with your suppliers.

Our Ocean Shipping Services will accommodate any type of cargo or project: FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than a Container Load), RORO (Roll-On/Roll-Off), or Breakbulk & Oversized Cargo. On the other hand, our Air Shipping Services are also the perfect solution if you need your freight exports from the US to be transported quickly and cost-efficiently to Panama.

Sea Freight & Container Shipping

Our ocean transportation service covers all the major ports in Canada such as Montreal, Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Halifax. We offer door-to-door, door-to-port and port-to-port transportation services from Canada to Belize, depending on your specific needs.

With our door-to-door service, you will be able to have your cargo delivered to different inland cities such as Belmopan, San Ignacio, Orange Walk Town, Punta Gorda, Benque Viejo del Carmen and many others. Depending on the destination city, we will transport your cargo via the most convenient ports in Belize such as the Port of Belize or the Port of Big Creek.

Our ocean shipping solutions will accommodate any type of cargo or project: FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than a Container Load), RORO (Roll-On/Roll-Off), Breabulk & Oversized cargo.

Regarding transit time, the average estimate to ship a container from Miami to Panama is between 20 to 25 days from port to port. The number of days will vary depending on the required service route and sailing schedule.

Full Container Load – FCL Shipping

We offer FCL ocean service to Panama in 20ft containers and 40ft containers. In case the cargo being shipped would require a different type of equipment such as open-top containers, flat racks, reefers or others, our specialized equipment division will offer you the best alternatives available.

Less than a Container Load – LCL Shipping

If a shipment cannot fill an entire container, our ocean consolidation service from Miami to Panama is always available. When using this service, the rate applicable is based on the volume of the cargo. If the weight of the cargo exceeds the maximum weight allowed per cubic meter, then the rate applicable is based on the weight.

RORO Shipping (Roll-On/Roll-Off)

Do you need to move heavy machinery, construction equipment, large vehicles, yachts or any other oversized cargo that does not fit into a standard shipping container? Our RORO Shipping Service from Miami to Panama covers specialized equipment or vehicles such as cranes, skidders, dump trucks, generators, turbine blades or propellers.

Our shipping experts have the required know-how to easily transport all these items and many more through RORO.

Air Freight Shipping to Belize

We have developed a vast network of carriers specializing in air cargo transportation, offering daily and weekly departures from Canada’s main airports to any air destination globally.

Our air freight service from Canada to Belize provides safe and reliable solutions for all your air transportation needs including time-sensitive and high-value commodities. Our shipping options include airport-to-airport, door-to-door, airport-to-door and door-to-airport services, among others.

When shipping by air, our team of experts offers the most cost-effective solutions and the fastest routes available. We take care of your shipments from beginning to end, overseeing every stage in the logistics chain, from the moment your cargo is picked up until it gets delivered to its destination.

Depending on the chosen shipping route, the average air cargo transit time from Canada to Belize is usually 3 to 7 days. This could vary in times when there is a high volume of cargo moving due to a higher demand in the market.

Air Cargo Charter Service

Air cargo charter is the perfect solution when all other air cargo transportation alternatives cannot meet your required schedules or space capacity needs. Cargo chartering allows your goods to be transported quickly and cost-efficiently from any point in Canada to Belize.

Latin American Cargo’s Charter Services give you peace of mind when handling your freight exports from Canada to Belize. 

Some of the commodities we ship by charter include:

• Regular commercial cargo
• High-value commodities
• Sensitive cargo such as hazardous, fresh, or perishable goods
• Time-critical freight
• Medical supply & humanitarian relief aid
• Heavy load & oversized equipment
• Car, Aircraft and Ship spare parts

Our part charter and full charter options range from 10.000 lbs (5.000 kgs) to 45.000 lbs (22.000 kgs), loadable in pallets, skids, crates or simply bulk.

Import and Custom Particulars

If you are shipping merchandise to Belize sea or air for the first time, guidance and support will surely be needed, as there are guidelines, prohibitions and restrictions to consider.

What paperwork is needed for international shipments to Belize?

Documentation requirements vary depending on the category of goods being shipped and can get quite extensive. They usually include a Commercial invoice, Bill of lading / Air waybill, Packing list, Insurance certificate, and Certificate of Origin (if required). To avoid delays or hassles when shipping to Belize, your packing list must be as detailed as possible. Vague wording like “miscellaneous” attracts negative attention and further inspections.

What are the regulations and restrictions when importing from Canada?

Regulations can be strict on certain categories of goods being imported to Belize. Prior authorization or special permits may be needed for certain items such as agricultural products, processed foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or antiques. Prohibited commodities include certain used vehicles, used clothing and accessories, used tires, certainly used machinery and all types of toxic wastes or dangerous residues.

Duties and tariffs are usually based on the total value of the shipment in question, and depending on how well-documented the cargo is, those values could be determined by the judgment of Customs Officials on the spot.

Shipping cargo to Belize is easier with LAC as we have overcome these obstacles many times and have developed a thorough understanding of the customs procedures.