Sea Freight
Full containers from Jebel Ali to Buenos Aires and Zárate, with delivery to your door through our partner office.
- Options: 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers, plus flat racks and open tops
- Average transit: confirmed with each quote
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Shipping from Dubai to Argentina
Full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Argentina, with customs clearance and delivery by our network partner office in Argentina.
Overview
Shipping from Dubai to Argentina
MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Argentina. Sea freight leaves Jebel Ali for Buenos Aires, usually with a transhipment on the way, and air cargo flies to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE). Our network partner office in Argentina clears and delivers it, and we confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Buenos Aires is Argentina's main container port, and Zárate on the Paraná river handles most vehicle shipments.
Import rules in Argentina have changed often in recent years. We confirm the current requirements for your goods before anything ships.
- Ports
- Buenos Aires, Zárate
- Airports
- Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE)
- In Argentina
- Network partner office for clearance and delivery
- Transit
- Confirmed with each quote
- Driving side
- Right: left-hand-drive vehicles
- Experience
- 40+ years in the industry
Services
Freight services from Dubai to Argentina
Most cargo to Argentina goes by sea in full containers. Air suits urgent parts and smaller, high-value shipments of 45 kg and up.
Air Freight
Air cargo from Dubai to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE).
- Average transit: confirmed with each quote
- Minimum: 45 kg chargeable weight
Vehicle Shipping
Vehicles in containers or by RoRo where a sailing suits, and by air for urgent units. Check the Argentina import rules first.
- Capacity: up to 6 cars in a 40ft container
- Also: RoRo where a sailing runs, or air for urgent units
Cars by Air
When a vehicle is needed quickly, we fly it from Dubai as air cargo, secured on an aircraft pallet.
Best for: high-value cars and urgent deliveries
Car shipping by airConsolidation
Buying from several suppliers in Dubai or Sharjah? We collect from each one, check the goods against your list and ship them together under one set of documents.
Best for: buyers sourcing from more than one supplier
Consolidation servicesHeavy Machinery
Construction, mining and farm machinery on flat racks, open tops or RoRo to Buenos Aires.
Best for: construction, mining and farm equipment
Heavy machinery shippingRoute and transit
How cargo travels from Dubai to Argentina
There is no direct liner service from the Gulf to Argentina, so containers change vessel at a hub on the way. We pick the routing by sailing dates and the delivery address.
- Jebel Ali, DubaiExport clearance and loading at our Jebel Ali facility.
- Transhipment hubVessel change onto a service for South America.
- Buenos AiresDischarge and clearance with Argentine Customs (ARCA).
- Your doorDelivery anywhere in Argentina.
| Route | Mode | Average transit |
|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali to Buenos Aires | Sea | Confirmed with each quote |
| Dubai to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | Air | Confirmed with each quote |
| China to Argentina | Sea or air | Confirmed with each quote |
Transit depends on the transhipment port and the sailing or flight schedule, so we confirm it with each quote.
Vehicles
Shipping a car from Dubai to Argentina
Argentina drives on the right, which suits left-hand-drive UAE cars. The import rules are the main check.
Argentina vehicle rules
- Used vehicle imports are tightly restricted
- New vehicles must meet Argentine homologation
- Returning residents may qualify for exemptions
- Duty and taxes assessed by ARCA on the vehicle value
How we ship it
- In a container: up to 6 cars in a 40ft
- RoRo where a sailing suits
- By air when the car is needed quickly
- Our partner office clears the car and hands over the release papers
Argentina's used-car rules changed in 2024 but remain strict. Send us the vehicle details before you buy and we will check what applies.
Customs and documents
Argentina customs and paperwork
Argentine Customs (ARCA) clears imports into Argentina. Duty depends on the HS code of the goods, and VAT at 21% plus advance VAT and income tax payments are charged on top.
Duties and taxes
- Import duty by HS code under the Argentina tariff
- VAT at 21% plus advance VAT and income tax payments are charged on top
- Customs value usually includes freight and insurance (CIF)
- Port, handling and broker charges on arrival
Documents we need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Importer's tax ID
- Importer's CUIT registration
Check before you buy
- Import rules change often, so check before buying
- Used goods and vehicles are restricted
- Food and cosmetics need ANMAT approval
- The importer must be registered with ARCA
What we ship
What our clients ship to Argentina
Our clients in Argentina are importers, contractors, dealers and families. These are the goods we move most often.
- Cars and SUVs
- Spare parts
- Machinery
- Electronics
- Building materials
- Furniture
- Generators
- Household goods
How it works
Shipping to Argentina step by step
One team from quote to delivery, and one person to call.
- 01
Tell us the cargo
Send the goods, the pickup point in the UAE and the delivery town in Argentina. Photos or a packing list help.
- 02
Quote and routing
We suggest sea or air and the best gateway, and quote the Dubai side and the arrival side separately.
- 03
Paperwork first
We confirm the importer's tax ID and any permits or vehicle rules before anything is loaded.
- 04
Pickup and loading
We collect in the UAE, load at our Jebel Ali facility and send you photos of the cargo as it is loaded.
- 05
Transit updates
You get the Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, then updates from departure to arrival.
- 06
Clearance and delivery
Our network partner office in Argentina clears the cargo and delivers it.
Americas
More destinations in the Americas
We ship from Dubai and China to South and Central America and the Caribbean.
FAQ
Shipping from Dubai to Argentina: common questions
How long does shipping from Dubai to Argentina take?
It depends on the sailing and the transhipment port. Sea freight to Buenos Aires takes several weeks, and air cargo to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) takes a few days. We confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Do you have an office in Argentina?
We work with a network partner office in Argentina that clears and delivers our clients' cargo. Our Dubai team manages the booking and keeps you updated.
Which port do you use for Argentina?
Mainly Buenos Aires. We also ship to Buenos Aires and Zárate when it suits your delivery address.
Can I ship a car from Dubai to Argentina?
Argentina's used-car rules changed in 2024 but remain strict. Send us the vehicle details before you buy and we will check what applies.
Is there a minimum for air freight?
Yes, 45 kg chargeable weight. We are a freight forwarder, not a courier, so we do not move documents or small parcels. Chargeable weight is the actual weight or the volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
Do you ship to Argentina from China?
Yes. We ship from Chinese ports and airports to Argentina as well as from Dubai.
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- 40+ years of shipping experience
- Sea, air, RoRo and heavy machinery freight
- Real answers on WhatsApp, not just a form
Call +971 4 344 6289 or +971 50 646 3985, or email enquiries@megaspeedcargo.com.