Shipping Veracruz Mexico to Cartagena Colombia

We specialise in shipping cars, 4×4’s, Motorhomes, Campervans & Camping trucks from Veracruz Mexico to Colombia, offering shipping services on fast, frequent Roll on Roll off (RORO) and container vessels.

Sailing times are between 5 and 9 days depending on the carrier and shipping method.

You have several different options for getting your car, 4×4, Motorcycle, truck or motorhome from Mexico to Colombia

• RORO Shipping (All Vehicle Types)
• Container Shipping (Limited to 2.597m door opening for a 40ft HC Container)
• Flat Rack

 

RORO Shipping from Mexico to Colombia

RORO is the best and cheapest option for oversized vehicles that cannot fit into a container. The alternative is to go flat rack. For smaller vehicles the cost of RORO and sharing a container is comparable.

RORO shipping is less complicated than Container shipping as there is no requirement to stuff and truck the container to and from the port.

RORO Security

RORO does pose a greater security risk, as employees of the shipping line will have access to your vehicle. Most travellers ensure that their vehicle is secured in such a way that the rear portion is not accessible in any way, they do this by creating an internal barrier and ensuring any doors cannot be opened.

Carriers, Routes and Costs

There are several RORO carriers that go from Mexico to Cartagena and Santa Marta in Colombia. The prices between each of these carriers can fluctuate quite significantly.

Shipping with more than one vehicle  – Temporary Import (I,e Expedition Truck and Motorcycle)

Please note that customs in Mexico & Colombia only one temporary import permit to be issued per person, therefore if you have more than one motorised vehicle, then the second vehicle must be imported under a second person’s name. It is advantageous to ensure that the paperwork for the second vehicle matches the name of the person intending to import it. If you are a married couple/partnership having a person’s name on at least one of the vehicle ownership documents is also advantageous generally travel in the Americas. If your documents do not include the second person’s name then you should ensure that you have notarised power of attorney in Spanish providing permission for the second person to import and use the vehicle.

Please ensure that you speak to us in advance if you are importing more than one vehicle, any loaded motorcycles / vehicles must be declared in advance.

RORO Shipping rates Veracruz Mexico to Cartagena / Santa Marta Colombia 

The cost will vary by route and vehicle.  *Units that have any type of gas on board may be charged USD150.00 for an IMO Certificate – Some carriers will not allow any gas at all – In all cases any gas tank removable or fixed must be fully empty. All RORO shippers state that they do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to personal effects or spare parts.

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RORO Schedules Mexico to Colombia

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Motorbikes

Motorbikes do not need to be crated on this route, however, a minimum BL fee applies which means for a single bike you are looking at close to $1000 inc port fees etc.

Other Resources

If you are planning to travel independently in South America this Facebook Group is a valuable resource for information, road conditions, border crossings and much more- Overlanding South & Central America.