Before asking how much it costs to ship a box to Venezuela, it helps to know how that cost is calculated. With Next Day Cargo, the price depends on the method you choose (air or ocean), the size and weight of the box, and a few optional services. Current rates are always on our shipping to Venezuela page, because they change often. Here’s how the final number is reached, so you can estimate and save.
The two methods: air and ocean
| Air cargo | Ocean cargo | |
|---|---|---|
| Departs Miami | Friday | Friday |
| Transit time | 3 to 4 business days | 2 to 4 weeks |
| How it’s charged | Per pound: the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight | By volume: cubic feet |
| Best for | Small boxes, urgent items | Large or heavy boxes, appliances, furniture |
Both include door-to-door delivery in the Caracas Metropolitan Area. To leave on a Friday, the box must be in our warehouse at least one day before.
How the air cost is calculated
By air, you pay for the greater of the actual weight and the volumetric weight. Actual weight is what the scale shows, in pounds. Volumetric weight measures the space the box takes up on the plane:
Volumetric weight (lb) = length × width × height (in inches) ÷ 139
Example: an 18 × 18 × 18 inch box takes up 5,832 cubic inches. Divided by 139, its volumetric weight is about 42 pounds. If the box weighs 25 pounds on the scale, you’re charged for 42 pounds, because the volume is greater than the weight. If it weighed 50 pounds, you’d be charged for 50.
That’s why, by air, a light but large box can cost more than you expect. A box of the right size makes a big difference. Our guide on how to pack boxes for shipping to Venezuela explains how to choose, measure and weigh the box.
How the ocean cost is calculated
By sea, you pay by volume, in cubic feet:
Cubic feet = length × width × height (in inches) ÷ 1728
With the same 18 × 18 × 18 inch box: 5,832 ÷ 1728 = 3.375 cubic feet. Weight doesn’t change the calculation here, so ocean is the better fit for heavy or bulky items that can wait a few weeks, like appliances or furniture.
To multiply by the rate, check the air rate per pound and the ocean rate per cubic foot, with their minimums, on shipping to Venezuela. We recommend confirming the rate before you book.
What can add to the cost
Some services are optional or depend on your case, and are quoted separately:
- Pickup: we pick up your shipment anywhere in the US. Pickup isn’t included in the shipping rate and its cost depends on the city.
- Repackaging: if you want us to combine your purchases into a single box or use a wooden crate for something delicate, there’s an extra cost.
- Delivery outside Caracas: door-to-door delivery is in the Caracas Metropolitan Area. For the rest of the country, cargo leaves Caracas with a domestic carrier, and that leg is paid separately to that company.
- Storage: you get 2 weeks of free storage in Miami. After that, goods move to long-term storage at a cost, or must be shipped.
- Insurance: the terms depend on whether the shipment is door to door or not. Ask us when you request your quote.
How to pay
Shipments are prepaid. You can pay in dollars, in bolívares or a combination of both. Since the bolívar exchange rate changes daily, if you don’t pay on the day of the quote, ask for the updated rate. In dollars you can pay by card on our online payments page or by transfer.
5 ways to pay less for your shipment
- Choose the right method: if it isn’t urgent and the box is large or heavy, compare with ocean.
- Use the right-size box: by air, the empty space inside the box is charged too.
- Combine your purchases: ask us to hold them until they all arrive and repack them into one box.
- Save 7% on Amazon: when you use our Miami address as the delivery address, you save 7% in Amazon taxes. More at Amazon.
- Request your quote with complete details: measurements in inches, weight in pounds, description and value.
How to request your quote
Email cotizaciones@nextdaycargo.com with the measurements in inches, the weight in pounds, and the description and value of your goods. If your cargo is already in our warehouse, you’ll get an email with the air and ocean cost so you can choose. To process the shipment we need a copy of the invoice or purchase receipt.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see current rates?
On our shipping to Venezuela page. They change often, so confirm them before you book.
Am I charged by weight or by size?
By air, by the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight. By sea, by cubic feet.
Is pickup included?
No. Pickup in the US has an extra cost that depends on the city.
Can I pay in bolívares?
Yes. You can pay in dollars, in bolívares or a combination of both. If you don’t pay on the day of the quote, ask for the updated rate.
Get a quote for Venezuela
Next Day Cargo has 35 years of experience moving cargo from Miami to Venezuela. Message us on WhatsApp at +1 305-477-3451, call (305) 477-3451 or email cotizaciones@nextdaycargo.com or info@nextdaycargo.com. In Caracas: 0212-720-4773. You can also use our contact page.
