Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sea freight in Buenos Aires
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Buenos Aires, via Port of Buenos Aires and Zarate. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Buenos Aires
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EZE - SeaportPort of Buenos Aires and Zarate
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) in Ezeiza, south-west of Buenos Aires, handles most of Argentina's international air cargo through its cargo terminal, Terminal de Cargas Argentina. Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), on the riverfront in the city, serves domestic and regional flights. By sea, the Port of Buenos Aires, with its container terminals at Puerto Nuevo, and Dock Sud in neighbouring Avellaneda handle most container traffic, while Zárate, up the Paraná river, handles vehicles and containers for the industrial north of the metropolitan area.
The Riccheri motorway and the Ezeiza–Cañuelas motorway link the city with EZE, while the Panamericana (RN9) runs north to Pacheco, Campana, Zárate and on to Rosario. The Buenos Aires–La Plata motorway serves the south-east, and the General Paz avenue rings the capital. National routes 3, 5 and 7 lead into the interior. We arrange pick-up and delivery across the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, including Pacheco, Pilar, Campana and Zárate.
Operational logistics facts for Buenos Aires
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | General cargo, pharma, spare parts, Next Flight Out | Argentina's main international air cargo gateway |
| Port of Buenos Aires (Puerto Nuevo) and Dock Sud | FCL and LCL to and from Europe, Asia and Brazil | Container terminals close to the capital |
| Port of Zárate | Vehicles and containers | Up-river port next to the Pacheco–Zárate industrial corridor |
| Pacheco, Pilar and Zárate industrial areas | Automotive, pharma, chemicals, consumer goods | Inbound parts and materials cleared in one shipment file |
Industries in Buenos Aires and how we support them
Greater Buenos Aires concentrates much of Argentina's industry and consumption. Car and pickup plants operate in Pacheco and Zárate, pharmaceutical laboratories are spread across the city and province, and food and beverage processing is a major sector. Pilar and other industrial parks host chemicals, plastics and consumer goods producers. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight on our own air waybills via EZE, Next Flight Out for line-down parts, On-Board Courier for hand-carried items and FCL or LCL via Buenos Aires or Zárate. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
FCL and LCL via Port of Buenos Aires and Zarate
Full containers are booked directly with the shipping line; for smaller volumes we use LCL consolidation services. Pre-carriage from Buenos Aires to Port of Buenos Aires and Zarate, or on-carriage after arrival, is arranged by road or rail as part of the same booking.
Customs clearance in Argentina
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Argentina is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from Argentina we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Argentina need a CUIT tax ID and registration as an importer with customs.
Frequently asked questions
Which port is used for sea freight to and from Buenos Aires?
Usually Port of Buenos Aires and Zarate. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.