Mendoza, Argentina
Sea freight in Mendoza
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Mendoza, via Road to Chile. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Mendoza
- AirportMendoza
MDZ - AirportEzeiza
EZE - SeaportRoad to ChileValparaíso, San Antonio
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), known as El Plumerillo, north of Mendoza city, serves the region with domestic and some international flights, including connections to Santiago de Chile. Long-haul air cargo is usually routed via Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires, or across the Andes via Santiago's international airport. Mendoza has no seaport of its own: wine and food exports move by road over the Andes to the Chilean ports of Valparaíso and San Antonio, or east to Buenos Aires.
National Route 7 is Mendoza's main artery: it runs east to San Luis and Buenos Aires and west over the Andes through the Cristo Redentor pass, also known as Los Libertadores, to central Chile. Route 40 runs north to San Juan and south to San Rafael. Snow can close the Andes pass between June and September, so road freight to Chile needs flexible planning in winter. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Greater Mendoza, Luján de Cuyo, Maipú and the Uco Valley.
Operational logistics facts for Mendoza
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Redentor pass (Route 7) | Road freight to central Chile | Access to Pacific ports for exports to Asia and the US West Coast |
| Valparaíso and San Antonio (Chile) | Container shipping for wine and food | Pacific seaport alternatives to Buenos Aires |
| Mendoza wine region (Luján de Cuyo, Maipú, Uco Valley) | Wine, olive oil, fruit | Exports and imported winery equipment handled in one shipment file |
Industries in Mendoza and how we support them
Mendoza is Argentina's main wine region, known above all for Malbec, with wineries in Luján de Cuyo, Maipú and the Uco Valley. Olive oil, dried fruit, fresh fruit and other food products are also exported, and the province has oil production and a refinery in Luján de Cuyo. Wineries import bottling equipment, barrels, closures and packaging materials. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with sea freight via Chilean ports or Buenos Aires, air freight on our own air waybills for samples and urgent parts, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for critical items. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
From the port to your door in Mendoza
We arrange collection of the container or the LCL cargo at Road to Chile, customs clearance and delivery to your site in the Mendoza area. For exports we organise the pick-up and the delivery to the terminal before the cut-off.
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 Mendoza?
Usually Road to Chile. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.