Colombia

Mihan Logistics — Your Latin American Emerging Market Logistics Partner for Shipping from China to Colombia

Mihan Logistics leverages its deep-rooted network in Latin America and precise insight into the Andean market to provide comprehensive, efficient, reliable, and compliant logistics solutions from China to Colombia. As the gateway to northwestern South America, Colombia is a crucial hub connecting Central America, the Caribbean, and the South American continent. With our profound operational experience at the Port of Buenaventura, Port of Cartagena, and El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, combined with a local network covering major cities, we ensure your supply chain efficiently enters this fast-growing, high-potential emerging market.

Ocean freight

Flexible Dual-Coast Gateway Selection: Efficiently serves the capital, Bogotá, and the densely populated central-western region via the Port of Buenaventura; rapidly connects northern coastal cities and serves as a transshipment hub to neighboring countries like Panama and Venezuela via the Port of Cartagena.

Colombian Inland Intermodal Transport: After port arrival, goods seamlessly connect to trucking services, traversing the Andes Mountains for efficient delivery to major inland cities like Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and Barranquilla.

Local Customs Brokerage & Tax Representation: We work closely with licensed Colombian customs brokers to handle complex customs declarations (DIAN), tax/duty calculations (VAT, Customs Duty), and document legalization processes.

Ocean Freight Services: FCL & LCL

Provides stable shipping routes from major Chinese ports directly to Colombia's core Pacific and Caribbean coast ports, serving both the western economic center and the northern trade hub.

Loading Port	Destination Port	Estimated Transit Time (Days)	Primary Service Region
Shanghai	Port of Buenaventura	30-40	Colombia's largest port, serving Bogotá and the core Andean economic corridor
Ningbo	Port of Buenaventura	32-42	Main East China route, connecting Colombia's major consumption and industrial zones
Shenzhen	Port of Cartagena	35-45	Direct South China channel, Caribbean gateway, radiating to the northern coast and Central American transshipment
Qingdao	Port of Buenaventura	38-48	Primary North China channel, accessing Colombian inland areas
Tianjin	Port of Cartagena	40-50	Northern gateway, serving bulk cargo and regional transshipment needs

Air Freight Services

Centered at Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport as the core hub and supported by regional airports in Medellín, Cali, and others, we provide a rapid air freight network across Colombia.

Standard Air Freight: Door-to-door delivery typically within 7-12 working days.

Express Air Freight: Priority service with 5–9 working days’ transit is available to meet the rapid needs of high-value goods, urgent spare parts, and perishable products.

Service Highlights:

Main Airport Gateways: Service to Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport (BOG), one of Latin America's most important air cargo hubs.

High-Value Goods & Fashion Industry Support: Provides professional air freight customs clearance and priority handling for high-value consumer goods like electronics, textiles, garments, footwear, and cosmetics.

Nationwide Delivery Network: After customs clearance, goods can be quickly arranged for door-to-door delivery to major cities across the country through our partner network.

Colombia Customs, Tax & Key Import Notes

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement is strict with comprehensive regulations. Compliance is the only path to efficient clearance and avoiding significant penalties.

Customs Declaration & Importer Registration: All imports must be declared electronically via the DIAN system. Importers must have a valid tax identification number (NIT) in Colombia.

Main Taxes & Duties:1)Customs Duty: Determined by the product's Customs Tariff Code (NANDINA). Colombia has trade agreements with many countries; we can provide guidance on applying for Certificates of Origin to benefit from preferential rates.2)Value Added Tax (VAT - IVA): Standard rate is 19%, applied to the sum of CIF value, customs duty, and other applicable taxes.

Import Licenses & Regulatory Certificates: Specific goods (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, telecommunications equipment, tires) require Import Licenses or Regulatory Certificates from relevant ministries before import.

Commercial Invoice & Document Legalization: Commercial invoices and other documents must meet strict Colombian customs requirements and may require consular legalization or apostille in some cases.

Cargo Valuation: Customs strictly scrutinizes invoice values and may compare them against reference databases. Under-invoicing can result in high fines.

Integrated Logistics Solutions

Stable Capacity & Contracts

Direct contracts with major shipping lines ensure guaranteed base space.
Long-term agreements lock in rates and mitigate market volatility.
Enhance supply chain planning stability and cost control.

Door-to-Door Flat Rate

All costs consolidated into one transparent price.
Coverage across major ports and key inland cities.
Simplify cost accounting with predictable expenses.

Customized Solutions

End-to-end services including customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution.
Tailored insurance and risk control plans based on cargo characteristics.
Optimize the entire supply chain for improved efficiency and security.

Core Service Assurance

Dedicated account managers provide one-on-one support and prompt response.
Real-time visibility and milestone tracking throughout the shipment journey.
Efficient collaboration ensures quick exception handling and information synchronization.