Ocean Freight · Uruguay → South Korea
Ocean Freight from Uruguay to South Korea
1 port combinations connect Uruguay and South Korea in our network. The shortest, Montevideo → Busan, is 11,310 nautical miles; transit across the lane ranges 27–39 days port to port.
- Distance
- 11,310 nm
- Transit
- 27–39 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in Uruguay, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in South Korea.
- Origin
- Uruguay
- Destination
- South Korea
- Distance
- from 11,310 nm (20,946 km)
- Estimated transit
- 27–39 days
- Routing via
- Chilean channels
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Uruguay.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in Uruguay.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Uruguay → South Korea: about 27–39 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in South Korea, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into South Korea
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under South Korea customs rules
What drives the price on this lane
- Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
- Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
- Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
- Documentation and B/L fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Drayage from the port to the final address
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Uruguay to South Korea take?+
Estimated transit is 27–39 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Uruguay from South Korea?+
The shortest pair is 11,310 nm (20,946 km) by sea via the Chilean channels.
How much does ocean freight from Uruguay to South Korea cost?+
It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+
Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.
What documents do I need to import into South Korea?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Certificate of origin; Import declaration under South Korea customs rules.
From Uruguay to other destinations in South Korea
Other origins in Uruguay to South Korea
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.