Questions we are asked
What buyers in Guyana, the islands and Central America ask us.
Your route
Do you ship construction equipment to Guyana?+
Yes, to Georgetown, and it is a market we are actively growing. The construction work there has run well ahead of the equipment available locally, which is exactly the gap we fill.
Can you send machines to Trinidad or Jamaica?+
Yes, to Port of Spain and Kingston. Kingston is also a major transhipment hub, so it sometimes offers more sailing choices than a direct service.
Do you ship equipment to Suriname?+
Yes, to Paramaribo. It is often quoted alongside Guyana because the work and the machines are similar and the routing options overlap.
Which Caribbean and Central American ports do you quote to?+
Georgetown, Paramaribo, Port of Spain, Kingston, Caucedo, Bridgetown, Willemstad, Colón and Puerto Cortés.
Can you ship to Panama or Honduras?+
Yes, to Colón and Puerto Cortés. Colón in particular is well connected and often works as the entry point for onward movement in the region.
Cost and timing
How much does it cost to ship a machine to Georgetown?+
It is a longer voyage than most, so the freight is higher than a short Asian lane, but it is still usually far less than the saving on the machine. Send us the machine and the port and we will price it.
How long does shipping from China to the Caribbean take?+
Longer than most routes we handle, and often with a transhipment along the way. Tell us your port and we will give you the real transit time rather than an optimistic one.
Is it worth importing from China when the voyage is this long?+
In this region it usually is, because local equipment supply is limited and local prices reflect that. The saving on the machine typically outweighs the extra freight comfortably.
Should I ship two machines together on this route?+
If you can, yes. On a long lane the saving from sharing freight is larger than it would be on a short one, and it also halves your clearing work.
Practical matters
What machines suit construction work in Guyana?+
Twenty ton excavators for civil and drainage work, wheel loaders for aggregate, and rollers for road building. That combination covers most of what is being built there now.
Who clears the machine at my port in the Caribbean?+
A licensed local clearing agent that you appoint. Get them lined up before arrival, because free storage periods are short and the daily charges add up quickly.
Are import rules difficult in this region?+
They vary by country and they do change. Your clearing agent will know the current requirements and that conversation is worth having before you commit to a machine.
Can you quote in United States dollars?+
Yes, all our China stock is priced in United States dollars on an FOB Qingdao basis, which suits this region since the dollar is widely used across it.
