Trusted B2B Logistics for Mining, Agriculture, Construction, Oil & Gas, and Energy
Moving real machinery into Uruguay takes more than a booking number. The country’s growing demand for construction, agricultural, and renewable-energy equipment makes it a hub for heavy cargo across South America.
You need a freight forwarder that understands breakbulk shipping, RoRo services, and oversized-freight logistics—including customs and regional delivery to Montevideo, Nueva Palmira, and Fray Bentos.
Texas International Freight is a Houston-based international freight forwarder shipping heavy machinery, industrial cargo, and oilfield equipment to Uruguay and the Southern Cone. From the Port of Houston to the Port of Montevideo, we coordinate every leg.
We manage breakbulk, RoRo, flat-rack, open-top, and FCL containerized cargo, plus air freight for high-value or urgent parts. Transit routes include Houston–Montevideo and Gulf Coast–Nueva Palmira for direct heavy-equipment delivery.
From plant-machinery, oilfield skids, and transformers to tractors, harvesters, and cranes, our team plans the lane, secures vessel space, ensures compliant export packing, and provides cargo insurance for full protection.
Who This Page Is For
Manufacturers, EPCs, dealers, and contractors shipping excavators, bulldozers, cranes, drilling rigs, transformers, generators, wind turbines, compressors, pumps, skids, and agricultural machinery to Uruguay.
These sectors include construction, oil & gas, mining, and renewable-energy projects around Montevideo, Paysandú, and Fray Bentos.
If your shipment requires careful export packing, door-to-port coordination, or customs brokerage compliant with MERCOSUR regulations, you’re in the right place.
Service Overview: What We Manage on This Lane
- Export Packing & Crating: ISPM-15 lumber, blocking, bracing, shrink wrap, rust inhibitors, and lift-points labelled. Learn more: Export Packing.
- Ocean Freight: FCL, flat-rack, open-top, breakbulk, RoRo, and project charters when required. See Container Shipping and Breakbulk Shipping.
- Air Freight for Urgent Parts: IAH departures, onboard courier, and charter options for time-sensitive components. Details: Air Freight.
- Customs & Compliance: Commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, HS codes, COO, and product-certificates for Uruguay customs. Support: Customs Broker.
- Cargo Insurance: Project and single-shipment coverage for high-value machines. Read more: Cargo Insurance.
- Project Control: Door pickups, port handling at Houston and Montevideo, milestone updates, and exception reporting. See Project Logistics.
Shipping Methods That Fit Your Cargo
FCL Containers
Ideal for parts, tools, and smaller machinery once disassembled. We block, brace, and apply moisture control to protect the load during ocean transit from Texas to Uruguay.
Breakbulk & Out-of-Gauge
When it won’t fit in a box, we build the plan around your cargo. Flat-racks, open-tops, mafi trailers, LO/LO direct-loading for large construction machines, transformers, or drilling rigs moving to the Port of Montevideo or Nueva Palmira.
RoRo for Wheeled or Tracked Units
Tractors, loaders, dump-trucks, and trailers roll on and off vessels safely. RoRo shipping to Uruguay reduces handling risk and allows faster discharge at Montevideo’s specialized terminal.
Air Freight for Critical Equipment
When production depends on timing, we move urgent spares, control-systems, or high-value machinery parts via direct cargo or hand-carry service from Houston to Montevideo’s Carrasco International Airport.
Short Case Study: Mining Support Cargo from Texas to Montevideo
A U.S. supplier needed to deliver drilling-support machinery before project startup. We consolidated multiple-vendor shipments, skidded and crated under ISPM-15, added desiccants, and loaded two 40′ HC containers.
Export clearance from Houston to the Port of Montevideo was pre-approved, with arrival handled by our local agent. Zero claims, zero delays.
Industries We Support in Uruguay
Mining
Heavy excavators, crushers, conveyors, and drilling rigs. Route-surveys, crane lifts, and overland trucking from Montevideo to mine sites near Rivera and Tacuarembó.
Agriculture
Tractors, planters, harvesters, and sprayers for Uruguay’s soybean and cattle sectors. RoRo and flat-rack shipping ensure equipment reaches farms efficiently.
Construction & Infrastructure
Cranes, bulldozers, graders, and compaction gear for public works. Equipment staging near the Port of Nueva Palmira supports major road and bridge projects.
Energy & Oil and Gas
Wind-turbine components, generators, transformers, and gas-plant modules for Uruguay’s renewable and industrial-energy projects. We coordinate breakbulk heavy-lift shipments from U.S. Gulf ports to Montevideo and beyond.
What to Prepare Before You Ship
Accurate Scope and Routing
Provide detailed dimensions, weights, and lifting points. This data ensures compliant loading and route-planning across U.S. and Uruguay’s port infrastructure.
Export Documents Set
Commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes, and certificate of origin. Add product-specific certificates (e.g., MSDS for hazardous materials). Coordination with Uruguay customs brokers prevents clearance delays.
Inland Trucking on Both Sides
We manage heavy-haul trucking in the U.S. and coordinate delivery within Uruguay—whether to Montevideo Free Zone, Fray Bentos industrial plants, or agricultural hubs near Paysandú.
Risk Management and Insurance
Proper export packing, stowage, corrosion control, and cargo insurance protect your investment. We issue full-value coverage with transparent deductibles.
Neighboring Routes You May Also Need
Many Southern Cone logistics chains cross national borders. We handle multi-country moves for equipment going beyond Uruguay:
- Shipping to Argentina — frequent for agriculture and infrastructure projects in MERCOSUR.
- Shipping to Chile (Antofagasta) — Pacific access for mining corridors and machinery exports.
Why Businesses Choose Texas International Freight
- Heavy equipment expertise: We move industrial assets daily, not general freight.
- End-to-end control: Ocean, air, breakbulk, RoRo, and heavy-haul trucking.
- Regional experience: Years of project-cargo delivery to Montevideo, Nueva Palmira, and other Uruguayan ports.
- Transparent quotes: Clear milestones, routes, and pricing for every job. Start with your freight quote.
- Houston hub: Close to OEMs and U.S. export terminals. See our Houston Freight Forwarder page.
Start Your Uruguay Shipment Today
Tell us what you’re shipping, your timeline, and destination—Montevideo, Fray Bentos, or beyond. We’ll build a door-to-port plan that meets your cost, schedule, and compliance needs.
What Documents Do I Need to Ship Heavy Equipment?
Commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, HS codes, and certificate of origin. For engines or hazmat, include safety-data sheets. We coordinate export and import paperwork to align with Uruguay’s customs.
How Long Does Ocean Transit Take From Houston to Montevideo?
Transit time averages 20–35 days port-to-port depending on routing, vessel space, and transshipment through Brazil. We confirm schedules before booking.
Can You Handle Oversize and Overweight Machinery?
Yes. Our team arranges breakbulk, flat-rack, and RoRo shipments with crane lifts, route-surveys, and escort permits for heavy cargo.
Do You Offer Door-to-Door Service in Uruguay?
Yes. We handle pickup, export clearance, shipping, and final delivery anywhere in Uruguay, including industrial parks near Montevideo or Nueva Palmira.
Which Industries Ship Most Often to Uruguay?
Mining, agriculture, construction, oil & gas, power generation, and renewable energy. We also move factory relocations, CNC machines, and spare-parts cycles.
