01 / AIR
Air freight
Consolidated and courier for critical spare parts, perishables and high-value cargo, where stopping the line costs more than the freight.
Consolidated · CourierFreight forwarder authorized by Chile CustomsYour cargo,
Freight forwarder · every team member with 15+ years of experience
Your cargo,
your rules,
your control.
When your supplier arranges the freight, they choose the forwarder, the carrier and the price; you find out afterwards. Buy EXW or FOB and we run the chain for you, with visibility at every stage.
Incoterms 2020 · the eleven terms
How far does
your supplier go?
Each Incoterm splits the chain at a different point. Select yours and see exactly what your supplier covers, what is left to you and when the risk becomes yours.
Any mode of transport
Sea and inland waterway only
EXW
Ex Works
Any mode of transportRecommended by DUCIS
Your supplier only makes the goods available at their premises. We operate everything else for you: maximum visibility and every cost itemized.
FCA
Free Carrier
Any mode of transportRecommended by DUCIS
The supplier delivers to the carrier you designate, with export clearance already done. You nominate the forwarder, so the chain stays under your control.
CPT
Carriage Paid To
Any mode of transportYou give up control
The supplier pays for transport to the agreed place, but risk passes to you much earlier: when the cargo is handed to the first carrier.
CIP
Carriage and Insurance Paid To
Any mode of transportInsurance requiredYou give up control
Same as CPT, but the supplier must arrange comprehensive insurance cover. Risk still passes when the cargo is handed to the first carrier.
DPU
Delivered at Place Unloaded
Any mode of transportYou give up control
The only Incoterm where the seller is obliged to unload. Import duties remain the buyer’s.
DAP
Delivered at Place
Any mode of transportYou give up control
The supplier takes the cargo to the agreed address, without unloading. They arrange the transport, so visibility of the international leg is not yours.
DDP
Delivered Duty Paid
Any mode of transportYou give up control
The seller takes on the whole chain, including duties and VAT. Convenient, but they choose the forwarder, the carrier and the price: you lose visibility and their margin is built into the price of the goods.
FAS
Free Alongside Ship
Sea and inland waterway only
The goods are placed alongside the vessel at the port of shipment. Used for bulk and project cargo, not for containers.
FOB
Free On Board
Sea and inland waterway onlyRecommended by DUCIS
The supplier covers everything until the cargo is on board, and you nominate the forwarder for the rest. It is the balance point most used by importers who want control.
CFR
Cost and Freight
Sea and inland waterway onlyYou give up control
The supplier pays freight to the destination port, but risk passes to you once the cargo is loaded on board. You pay without controlling and answer for something you did not choose: the worst combination.
CIF
Cost, Insurance and Freight
Sea and inland waterway onlyInsurance requiredYou give up control
Like CFR but with mandatory minimum-cover insurance. Very common from Asia and very often misunderstood: it does not include customs clearance or delivery to your warehouse.
TransportEntirely the buyer’s
InsuranceNot required by the Incoterm
Import dutiesPaid by the buyer
- 1Inland transport · at origin
- 2Export clearance · origin charges
- 3Origin THC · loading on board
- 4International freight · transit
- 5Destination THC · unloading
- 6Destination charges · terminal
- 7Transport and delivery · last mile
TransportSeller up to “Export clearance”, then buyer
InsuranceNot required by the Incoterm
Import dutiesPaid by the buyer
- 1Inland transport · at origin
- 2Export clearance · origin charges
- 3Origin THC · loading on board
- 4International freight · transit
- 5Destination THC · unloading
- 6Destination charges · terminal
- 7Transport and delivery · last mile
TransportSeller up to “Destination THC”, then buyer
InsuranceNot required by the Incoterm
Import dutiesPaid by the buyer
- 1Inland transport · at origin
- 2Export clearance · origin charges
- 3Origin THC · loading on board
- 4International freight · transit
- 5Destination THC · unloading
- 6Destination charges · terminal
- 7Transport and delivery · last mile
TransportSeller up to “Destination THC”, then buyer
InsuranceRequired, arranged by the seller
Import dutiesPaid by the buyer
- 1Inland transport · at origin
- 2Export clearance · origin charges
- 3Origin THC · loading on board
- 4International freight · transit
- 5Destination THC · unloading
- 6Destination charges · terminal
- 7Transport and delivery · last mile
TransportSeller up to “Destination charges”, then buyer
InsuranceNot required by the Incoterm
Import dutiesPaid by the buyer
- 1Inland transport · at origin
- 2Export clearance · origin charges
- 3Origin THC · loading on board
- 4International freight · transit
- 5Destination THC · unloading
- 6Destination charges · terminal
- 7Transport and delivery · last mile
TransportEntirely the seller’s
InsuranceNot required by the Incoterm
Import dutiesPaid by the buyer
- 1Inland transport · at origin
- 2Export clearance · origin charges
- 3Origin THC · loading on board
- 4International freight · transit
- 5Destination THC · unloading
- 6Destination charges · terminal
- 7Transport and delivery · last mile
TransportEntirely the seller’s
InsuranceNot required by the Incoterm
Import dutiesPaid by the seller
- 1Inland transport · at origin
- 2Export clearance · origin charges
- 3Origin THC · loading on board
- 4International freight · transit
- 5Destination THC · unloading
- 6Destination charges · terminal
- 7Transport and delivery · last mile
TransportSeller up to “Export clearance”, then buyer
InsuranceNot required by the Incoterm
Import dutiesPaid by the buyer
- 1Inland transport · at origin
- 2Export clearance · origin charges
- 3Origin THC · loading on board
- 4International freight · transit
- 5Destination THC · unloading
- 6Destination charges · terminal
- 7Transport and delivery · last mile
TransportSeller up to “Origin THC”, then buyer
InsuranceNot required by the Incoterm
Import dutiesPaid by the buyer
- 1Inland transport · at origin
- 2Export clearance · origin charges
- 3Origin THC · loading on board
- 4International freight · transit
- 5Destination THC · unloading
- 6Destination charges · terminal
- 7Transport and delivery · last mile
TransportSeller up to “International freight”, then buyer
InsuranceNot required by the Incoterm
Import dutiesPaid by the buyer
- 1Inland transport · at origin
- 2Export clearance · origin charges
- 3Origin THC · loading on board
- 4International freight · transit
- 5Destination THC · unloading
- 6Destination charges · terminal
- 7Transport and delivery · last mile
TransportSeller up to “International freight”, then buyer
InsuranceRequired, arranged by the seller
Import dutiesPaid by the buyer
- 1Inland transport · at origin
- 2Export clearance · origin charges
- 3Origin THC · loading on board
- 4International freight · transit
- 5Destination THC · unloading
- 6Destination charges · terminal
- 7Transport and delivery · last mile
Covered by the sellerLeft to the buyerPoint where risk transfers
The more red you see in the bar, the less visibility you have: those legs are arranged by your supplier, with a forwarder you did not choose.
See how to buyServices
Ten services, all itemized.
We quote per operation, not from a generic price list. Every line is itemized: freight, origin charges, customs and last mile are shown separately, not hidden inside a single price.
02 / OCEAN
Ocean freight
FCL, LCL and coastal shipping. General, refrigerated and special-equipment cargo from and to the main ports.
FCL · LCL · Coastal03 / ROAD
Road freight
Full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL) and groupage services. National last mile and regional corridor.
FTL · LTL · Groupage04 / PROJECT
Project cargo
RoRo and break bulk for equipment that does not fit in a container. Route survey, permits and lifting plan before the cargo moves.
RoRo · Break bulk05 / INSURANCE
Cargo insurance
All-risk door-to-door cover with global insurers. It is not an expense: it protects the continuity of your operation.
All risk06 / CUSTOMS
Customs management
Document request to the supplier, internal review and filing of the clearance. A single point of contact, with no information lost between third parties.
End-to-end clearance07 / MOVING
Household moving
International moves of household goods, with a valued inventory and the duty-exemption filing that customs requires for personal effects.
Household goods08 / COMPLIANCE
Trade compliance
Tariff classification and permits from SAG, SEREMI de Salud, ISP, SEC and SUBTEL, reviewed before shipping, not when the cargo is already at the port.
Import and export09 / DG
Dangerous goods
IMDG and IATA classes with UN number, safety data sheet, declaration and segregation. Booking with carriers that actually accept the class.
IMDG · IATA10 / MULTI
Multi-supplier consolidation
We consolidate several suppliers into a single shipping document: one freight charge instead of three, and one clearance instead of three. Only possible when you control the logistics: under DDP each supplier ships on its own.
One shipment, one clearanceEXW and FOB are not on this list because they are not a service but a way of buying: they define who controls the chain. We operate all eleven Incoterms 2020, including DAP and DDP.
See how to buyExpertise
Cargo we already move.
Every industry has its own trap: a temperature that cannot break, a permit that must be requested before shipping, a piece that does not fit through the container door. These are the cargo types where we have a track record.
Oversized cargo
Pieces that do not fit through the door of a container and need a stowage plan, permits and coordination at the port.
- Flat rack, open top and out-of-gauge
- RoRo for self-propelled machinery
- Break bulk on general cargo vessels
- Route survey and lifting plan
Mining equipment
Equipment and spare parts for the mine site, where a line stoppage costs more than any freight.
- Oversized and heavy components
- Urgent spare parts by air
- Port of entry chosen for the route to site
- Delivery to site and access coordination
Medical equipment and supplies
From supplies to high-value equipment that needs careful handling and coordinated delivery.
- Insured high-value equipment
- Handling of shock-sensitive cargo
- Delivery coordinated with installation
- Critical spare parts by air
Perishables
Coffee, spices, fruit, fish and frozen food. Cargo where temperature or humidity is part of its value.
- Reefer container and controlled atmosphere
- Temperature logging in transit
- Health and origin certificates
- Boarding priority and in-transit connections
Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
Finished products and raw materials, with the regulatory and temperature sensitivity both industries demand.
- Health registration and ISP authorizations
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Aerosols and alcohols as dangerous goods
- Labelling for Chile
Technology
High-value electronics where theft risk, obsolescence and lithium batteries define the route.
- Lithium batteries under UN 3480 and 3481
- Air freight against obsolescence
- Neutral packaging and verified seals
- Serial-number inventory control
Do you move cargo that is not on this list? Almost every operation has a detail that does not appear on a price list. Tell us what you need to bring in.
Request a quoteCoverage · 19 countries
Where we bring cargo from
and where we take it to.
We operate these markets as an import origin and as an export destination, with selected freight forwarders in each and coordination from our Santiago and Lima offices. Transit times are indicative ocean transit between a Chilean port and the market shown, not counting consolidation or clearance.
Asia and Pacific 6
Main origin
China
Shanghai · Ningbo · Shenzhen · Qingdao · Guangzhou
Ocean transit30 – 38 days
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City · Haiphong · Da Nang
Ocean transit35 – 45 days
South Korea
Busan · Incheon
Ocean transit32 – 40 days
India
Nhava Sheva · Mundra · Chennai
Ocean transit40 – 50 days
Sri Lanka
Colombo
Ocean transit40 – 50 days
Australia
Sydney · Melbourne · Fremantle
Ocean transit28 – 38 days
Europe and Mediterranean 4
Spain
Valencia · Barcelona · Algeciras
Ocean transit25 – 32 days
Germany
Hamburg · Bremerhaven
Ocean transit25 – 32 days
Italy
Genoa · La Spezia · Livorno
Ocean transit28 – 35 days
Turkey
Istanbul · Mersin · Izmir
Ocean transit40 – 50 days
North America 3
United States
Miami · Houston · Long Beach · Savannah
Ocean transit18 – 28 days
Canada
Vancouver · Montreal
Ocean transit22 – 32 days
Mexico
Manzanillo · Veracruz · Lázaro Cárdenas
Ocean transit12 – 20 days
Central and South America 5
Honduras
Puerto Cortés
Ocean transit14 – 20 days
Colombia
Cartagena · Buenaventura
Ocean transit8 – 14 days
Ecuador
Guayaquil · Posorja
Ocean transit6 – 10 days
DUCIS own office
Peru
Chancay · Callao · Paita · Matarani · Pisco · Salaverry · Ilo · Chimbote
Ocean transit4 – 8 days
Brazil
Santos · Paranaguá · Itajaí
Ocean transit12 – 18 days
Africa 1
South Africa
Durban · Cape Town
Ocean transit25 – 35 days
Coverage
Own team in Chile
and Peru, network elsewhere.
We operate with our own offices in Santiago and Lima, and with selected origin agents in each market. Your point of contact is always someone at DUCIS: we coordinate the agent, you do not.
15+Years of experience per team member
19Markets covered
2Own offices
6Specialized sectors
Tracking
We tell you before
you ask.
Every shipment moves through verified milestones. You receive a notice when each one happens, through MyDucis, not when you call to ask.
- 01Pickup confirmed
- 02Shipment confirmed
- 03In transit
- 04Arrival at port
- 05Customs clearance
- 06Delivered
Notices go out from MyDucis at every status change.
Quote
Tell us
what you need
to move.
With these details our Pricing team can reply within the business day. If information is missing, we write to you before quoting instead of giving you a number that changes later.
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