• 🚢 Ro/Ro & Container Shipping Options

  📅 Weekly Sailings from major U.S. ports to Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura, and Santa Marta

  🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured for secure transport

  🧾 Complete Customs Documentation Assistance

  📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking for peace of mind

  🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup available across the USA

  💰 Affordable Rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees

  Whether you’re shipping to Colombia for the first time or you’re a frequent exporter, our team ensures a smooth, reliable, and stress-free shipping experience every step of the way.

• Royal Shipping Lines is:

  ✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
  ✅ A U.S.-based company
  ✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI, Adesa & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB Auctions)
  ✅ Compliant with Colombian Customs regulations

  Let our team guide you through each step — from pickup in the USA to customs clearance at the Ports of Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura, or Santa Marta.

Whether you’re moving abroad permanently, studying, or relocating for work, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and affordable shipping services for personal effects and household goods from the USA to Colombia. With regular sailings to the Ports of Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura, and Santa Marta, we make international moving simple, efficient, and stress-free.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects Shipping
We handle a wide variety of items essential for your move, including:

• Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, cabinets)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers, sound systems)

• Kitchenware & everyday household essentials

• Clothing, books, and personal belongings

• Packed boxes or full household shipments

🚛 Relocation Services & Options
Our team ensures your belongings arrive safely and on time with flexible shipping methods:

• FCL (Full Container Load): A private 20ft or 40ft container for entire household moves

• LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared containers for smaller shipments or partial moves

• Door-to-Port Service: Pickup anywhere in the USA with delivery to your selected Colombian port

• Customs Clearance Support: Guidance on required documentation and smooth processing with Colombian Customs

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping all types of vehicles from the USA to Colombia’s main ports — Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura, and Santa Marta. We ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transport for every shipment, fully compliant with Colombian customs regulations.

🚗 Passenger Cars
🚙 SUVs and Crossovers
🚐 Pickup Trucks and Vans
🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters
🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets
🚐 Motorhomes & RVs
🏌️ Golf Carts – ideal for resorts, hotels, and private communities
🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and other watercraft from the USA to Colombia’s main ports — Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura, and Santa Marta. Whether you’re transporting a personal boat, a fleet of jet skis, or larger recreational vessels, our team ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery, fully compliant with Colombian customs regulations.

⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to Colombia

🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – shipped in containers or crated for protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – shipped on trailers or secured in containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – transported via specialized carriers for maximum safety
⛵ Sailboats – shipped with cradles or flat-rack containers
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – oversized shipping options available

Colombia’s growing construction, agriculture, oil, and mining industries create a strong demand for importing heavy machinery and industrial equipment. At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective shipping solutions from the USA to Colombia’s major ports — Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura, and San Andrés Island. From oversized equipment to specialized industrial cargo, our logistics team ensures your shipment arrives securely, on time, and fully compliant with Colombian customs regulations.

🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping

We ship a wide range of farming equipment essential to Colombia’s agricultural sector, including:

• Tractors

• Harvesters & Combines

• Planters & Seeders

• Sprayers & Cultivators

• Other essential farm machinery and attachments

🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping

Our team specializes in transporting oversized and heavy-duty machinery for construction, mining, and industry, such as:

• Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders

• Cranes, Graders & Forklifts

• Heavy Trucks & Earthmoving Equipment

• Specialized Industrial & Mining Machinery

• At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping services directly to Colombia’s major seaports, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure storage, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, and machinery throughout the country.

  📍 Port of Cartagena – Colombia’s busiest seaport, handling containers, RoRo, and general cargo
  📍 Port of Barranquilla – key hub for bulk cargo, vehicles, and industrial shipments on the Caribbean coast
  📍 Port of Santa Marta – specialized in containerized cargo, agricultural exports, and refrigerated shipments
  📍 Port of Buenaventura – Colombia’s largest Pacific port, handling most container and bulk imports/exports

  🏢 Bonded Warehouses in Colombia

  📍 Bogotá Free Trade Zone & Cartagena – central hubs for bonded storage, customs clearance, and nationwide distribution of vehicles, machinery, and commercial cargo

• 🛳️ East Coast USA (New York, Baltimore, Newark, Savannah → Cartagena / Barranquilla / Santa Marta): 10–14 days 🚀 Fastest Route
  🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, Galveston, New Orleans → Cartagena / Barranquilla): 12–16 days
  🛳️ West Coast USA (Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle → Buenaventura): 18–22 days

  ⚠️ Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, route, seasonal conditions, and whether you select RoRo, Lo/Lo, or container shipping.

  👉 Fastest Route: Shipping from the U.S. East Coast to Colombia’s Caribbean ports (Cartagena, Barranquilla, or Santa Marta) typically offers the shortest transit time (10–14 days), making it the best choice for time-sensitive vehicle and cargo shipments.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle is driven directly onto the vessel and secured in a weather-protected cargo deck. This method is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, and machinery, offering a fast, reliable, and cost-effective solution to Colombia’s main ports, including Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Buenaventura.

📦 Container Shipping
Best for high-value, non-running, or multiple vehicles, as well as motorcycles, boats, and personal goods. Containers are available in 20ft and 40ft sizes, with the option of shared container service (LCL) to reduce costs or full container loads (FCL) for maximum security. Container shipping provides extra protection against weather, theft, and damage during transit.

To ensure smooth customs clearance when shipping personal effects or household goods from the USA to Colombia, you will typically need the following documents:

• Valid Passport – copy of the consignee’s identification page

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Packing List / Inventory – detailed list of all items included in the shipment

• Commercial Invoice or Valuation – if required for customs purposes

• Proof of Residence in Colombia – such as a lease agreement, work permit, or residency card (for those relocating)

• Import Permit or Authorization – for restricted or regulated items

⚠️ Important: Colombian Customs may request additional documentation depending on the nature of the shipment. Our team at Royal Shipping Lines will assist you throughout the process to ensure compliance and avoid delays.

✅ Original Vehicle Title (clear of liens)
✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice
✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License
✅ Consignee’s Colombian Tax ID (NIT – Número de Identificación Tributaria)

Shipping a boat from the USA to Colombia’s ports — Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura, or Santa Marta — is a straightforward process with Royal Shipping Lines. Our team manages every step to ensure your vessel arrives safely and in full compliance with Colombian customs regulations.

Steps to Ship a Boat to Colombia:

1. Prepare Documentation – Original vessel title, registration, bill of sale, and a valid passport for the consignee.

2. Select Shipping Method – Choose between RoRo (for trailer-ready boats) or container/flat-rack shipping for smaller boats, jet skis, or sailboats.

3. Boat Preparation – Drain fuel and water tanks, disconnect batteries, and secure all loose items.

4. Transport to U.S. Port – We arrange pickup anywhere in the USA and deliver your boat to the nearest port of departure.

5. Loading & Shipping – Your boat is professionally secured for ocean transport and shipped to your selected Colombian port.

6. Customs Clearance in Colombia – Our agents assist with clearance, duties, and delivery arrangements.

⚠️ Important: Certain items (hazardous materials, firearms, or restricted equipment) cannot be shipped with boats. Our team will guide you through Colombian regulations to ensure a smooth process.

When shipping heavy machinery or industrial equipment from the USA to Colombia, the following documents are typically required for smooth customs clearance:

• Commercial Invoice – with full description and value of the equipment

• Packing List – detailed breakdown of machinery, parts, and accessories

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Certificate of Origin – confirming where the machinery was manufactured

• Import Permit or Authorization – if required for specific machinery types

• Valid Passport or Company Registration Documents – for the consignee in Colombia

⚠️ Important Requirements for Equipment:

• Machinery and equipment with tracks must be thoroughly cleaned prior to delivery to prevent soil contamination and avoid customs delays.

• All equipment must be fully operable, with no major issues or leaks, to be accepted for shipping.

• Colombian Customs may request additional paperwork depending on the equipment type, condition (new or used), and intended use.

Our experts at Royal Shipping Lines will guide you through every step to ensure compliance and avoid delays or extra charges.

📆 1. Age Restrictions

• 🚗 Passenger Vehicles: Only new vehicles (0–2 years old) are allowed for private importers.

• 🚛 Trucks & Commercial Vehicles: May be imported if up to 10 years old, subject to government approval.

• 🏍️ Motorcycles: Must be brand new (0 km) and meet Colombian safety and emissions regulations.

• 🚗 Classic & Antique Cars: Vehicles 35+ years old may qualify for import under special exemptions.

• 🚫 Used Cars: Generally prohibited for importation by private individuals.

👤 2. Who Can Import Vehicles

• ✅ Private Individuals – may import only new vehicles.

• ✅ Diplomats, Returning Colombians & Foreign Investors – may receive exceptions.

• ✅ Companies & Licensed Importers – may import certain used commercial vehicles for fleets or resale with prior authorization.

🔄 3. Steering Orientation

• ✅ Only Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles are permitted.

• 🚫 Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles are strictly prohibited in Colombia.

Colombia enforces strict customs regulations to protect public safety, health, and the environment. Items that are prohibited or heavily restricted include:

❌ Unlicensed firearms, ammunition, and explosives
❌ Illegal drugs and narcotics
❌ Hazardous chemicals, toxic waste, and radioactive materials
❌ Counterfeit goods, pirated media, and fake currency
❌ Pornographic or obscene materials

🌱 Plants, seeds, animals, and agricultural products may only be imported with official phytosanitary or veterinary certificates, in compliance with Colombian agricultural and biosecurity standards.

🛒 Consumer Goods Restrictions

• Alcohol & Tobacco: Limited quantities allowed; subject to high import duties and excise taxes.

• Electronics & Appliances: Permitted but taxed; customs duties are applied based on CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight).

• Food Products & Medicines: Require prior authorization from Colombian health authorities (INVIMA) and may be restricted if not properly certified.

• Currency & Precious Metals: Subject to declaration and reporting requirements when exceeding set limits.

⚠️ Note: Shipments containing prohibited or undeclared restricted items may be seized by Colombian Customs (DIAN), and importers may face penalties, fines, or legal action.