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All goods entering Chile for consumption must be declared to Chile's National Customs Service. The document used to do this is the DIN (Declaración de Ingreso), Chile's import declaration: the basis for calculating import duties and taxes, and the step that must be completed before cargo can be released from the port or airport. In this guide, we explain what the DIN is, what information it includes, how its duties and taxes are calculated with a worked example, and which add

All goods exported from Chile must be declared to Chile’s National Customs Service before leaving the country. The document used to do this is the Documento Único de Salida, known as the DUS: Chile’s single export declaration. Whether you’re exporting from Chile for the first time or buying from a Chilean supplier and want to understand the process on their side, this guide explains what the DUS is, what it’s used for, its stages and what information the form includes. For a

While the world's main trade lanes are seeing rates fall, carriers have announced increases on exactly the corridors Chilean companies rely on most: those connecting Asia with South America. Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM will apply increases of US$1,000 per container from October 15, as reported by MundoMarítimo If you're planning imports from China or other Asian markets for the last quarter, here's what you need to know. What the carriers announced Both carriers will apply a GRI

China is Chile's main trading partner and the origin of much of the machinery, supplies, technology and consumer goods sold in the country. For many companies, importing directly from China is a way to improve margins, secure supply or access products that aren't available locally. But between finding a supplier and having the goods in your warehouse, there are several decisions that directly affect the final cost and lead times. In this guide, we explain how to import from C

Descubre qué es un freight forwarder, qué servicios incluye y cuándo conviene contratar uno para importar o exportar desde Chile sin contratiempos.

Victoria Line celebrated its 27th anniversary with an event that brought together employees and clients, reaffirming its commitment to international logistics, imports, and exports. The company marked the occasion on Thursday, April 2nd, at LIF in Quilín, where collaborators and clients gathered for a day defined by connection, reflection, and a forward-looking vision of the business. The event highlighted the company’s trajectory in the field of foreign trade in Chile, empha

Victoria Line Chile has been selected to join the Strategic Panel of the 2026 Foreign Trade Logistics Barometer, an initiative led by Conecta Logística in partnership with Chile's Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications. The Barometer is the country's main tool for assessing logistics performance from the perspective of the industry's own players. Since its launch in 2020, its results have become a key input for public policy design and decision-making across the sector.

A Milestone for Mining in South America Bradken, an Australian company specializing in mining wear solutions, inaugurated its new foundry plant in Chilca, south of Lima, on July 9th. The project, with an investment of over US$100 million, positions Peru as the company's regional hub supplying steel mill liners to Chile, Brazil, Suriname, and Argentina. Victoria Line Group at the Ceremony Our General Manager, Carlos Hopfenblatt, along with Michel Berney, founding partner of Vi

Choosing the right storage and warehousing solution goes far beyond securing space for inventory. Location, infrastructure, and operational flexibility have become essential factors in reducing costs, improving distribution, and strengthening business competitiveness. Why Storage and Warehousing Matter in Modern Logistics As businesses face growing pressure to deliver products faster and operate more efficiently, storage and warehousing have evolved into strategic components

actualización sobre la situación en puertos de Asia, que está afectando la disponibilidad de espacios y los tiempos de confirmación de reservas.

Between May 13 and 14, Victoria Line Chile participated in a new edition of the Logistec Show 2026 , held at Espacio Riesco, consolidating itself as one of the most relevant meetings of the logistics and foreign trade industry in the country. During both days, the company was part of a space focused on generating new opportunities, networking, and analyzing the main trends driving the evolution of the logistics sector. Participation in the event allowed us to strengthen ties

Conoce las principales diferencias entre el FOB y el CIF

El Puerto San Antonio cerró 2025 con un récord histórico, al superar por primera vez los 2 millones de TEU movilizados en un año, consolidándose como el principal nodo de contenedores del país.

Victoria Line Chile firmó un convenio con ReSimple, organización que articula soluciones colaborativas para reducir el impacto medioambiental asociado a envases y embalajes ya utilizados.

Chile and Japan begin pilot stage for electronic phytosanitary certificates (ePhyto)

A partir de septiembre de 2025 entrarán en vigor nuevas exigencias para los envíos con destino a Estados Unidos, Puerto Rico y Canadá. Las autoridades aduaneras requerirán códigos SA válidos de 6 dígitos y descripciones precisas de la mercancía, además de manifiestos completos que incluyan información del remitente y consignatario. Estas medidas buscan mejorar la trazabilidad y reducir los errores en frontera.

Starting in October 2025 , the Government of the People’s Republic of China has implemented new foreign trade regulations that will significantly change how exports from China are carried out worldwide. One of the most important updates is the elimination of the “paper exporter” model , a common practice that allowed companies without export licenses to act as intermediaries. From now on, only Chinese companies officially registered with customs and holding a valid export

A partir del 1 de enero de 2025, todos los residuos electrónicos o chatarra electrónica (E-Waste / E-Scrap) se clasifican oficialmente como residuos peligrosos (A1181), conforme al Convenio de Basilea.

As part of our commitment to delivering an excellent, comprehensive, and innovative service, we are constantly present at trade fairs and...

For the second consecutive year, VLG Chile will be present at Asia Fruit Logistica , the most important global meeting of the fresh...