Supporting Infrastructure, Industrial & Energy Projects with End-to-End Logistics Solution
Dear Partners,
I hope this message finds you well.
As infrastructure investments continue to accelerate across El Salvador, new opportunities are emerging for Project Cargo, Heavy Lift, Breakbulk, Out of Gauge (OOG), General Cargo, and Industrial Logistics.
At BFI El Salvador, we are proud to support these developments with customized logistics solutions designed for international freight forwarders, EPC contractors, engineering companies, industrial manufacturers, and global project logistics specialists seeking a reliable local partner in El Salvador.
Our experienced team manages every stage of the logistics process—from cargo planning and customs clearance to heavy transportation, warehousing, and final delivery—ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
El Salvador is currently undertaking major infrastructure projects that are expected to generate significant demand for international logistics services, heavy equipment transportation, industrial machinery imports, and specialized cargo handling.
Pacific International Airport
The Pacific International Airport is one of the country’s largest infrastructure investments and will become a key gateway for regional connectivity and future logistics development.
The project involves:
Airport infrastructure
Passenger terminal construction
Cargo support facilities
Runway systems
Utility installations
Commercial and logistics development
These works require continuous imports of heavy machinery, airport equipment, electrical systems, structural steel, mechanical components, and project cargo.
Public and private investments continue driving new hotels, mixed-use developments, logistics facilities, manufacturing operations, and commercial projects throughout El Salvador.
BFI El Salvador | Your Local Partner for Project Logistics
With more than 17 years of experience, BFI El Salvador provides integrated logistics solutions for complex cargo movements across El Salvador.
Our specialized services include:
Project Cargo Logistics
Heavy Lift Operations
Breakbulk Cargo
Out of Gauge (OOG) Transportation
General Cargo
Ocean Freight (FCL & LCL)
Air Freight
Customs Brokerage
Inland Transportation
Heavy Equipment Coordination
Warehousing & Distribution
Cargo Insurance
Door-to-Door Logistics
Industrial Logistics
Construction Project Logistics
Supply Chain Coordination
Whether your shipment consists of oversized machinery, industrial generators, manufacturing equipment, construction materials, steel structures, or complete project cargo, our team is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable logistics solutions tailored to your operational requirements.
Why Choose BFI El Salvador?
Our commitment extends beyond transportation.
We become an extension of your logistics team by providing:
Experienced Project Logistics Professionals
BASC Certified Operations
Licensed Customs Brokerage
Secure Warehousing Facilities
Heavy Cargo Coordination
Local Regulatory Expertise
Personalized Customer Support
Reliable Inland Transportation
Strong International Agency Network
End-to-End Project Management
Our goal is to simplify complex logistics operations while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Learn More About El Salvador’s Infrastructure Development
If your company is planning upcoming Project Cargo, Heavy Lift, Breakbulk, General Cargo, or OOG shipments to El Salvador, I would be delighted to discuss how BFI El Salvador can support your operations with dependable local expertise and customized logistics solutions.
I look forward to working with you on your next project.
Kind regards,
Jorge Rosa Key Account & Relocation Manager BFI El Salvador
New Opportunities for Importers, Exporters and Salvadorans Abroad
El Salvador continues to strengthen its position as an attractive destination for tourism, investment, international trade and business development.
The expansion of tourism infrastructure, new international hotel projects, increased commercial activity and the modernization of customs processes are creating new opportunities for companies, investors, importers, exporters and Salvadorans planning to return or establish a temporary or permanent residence in the country.
At BFI El Salvador, we help our clients navigate these opportunities through integrated logistics, customs, transportation, warehousing and international relocation solutions.
With more than 17 years of experience, our own customs brokerage operation, specialized personnel and strategically located infrastructure, we provide local expertise and complete coordination for shipments entering or leaving El Salvador.
Official source: The information regarding tourism development is supported by official announcements on the growth of real estate, tourism and coastal investment in El Salvador. These developments are generating new opportunities for international investors, importers, exporters and logistics service providers.
El Salvador will observe its traditional August holiday period from August 3 through August 6, 2026, in connection with the festivities honoring the Divine Savior of the World.
BFI El Salvador will close its offices only on Thursday, August 6.
During the rest of the holiday period, our team will remain attentive to emails and available to coordinate urgent operations, respond to international partners and follow up on active shipments.
Customers and overseas agents are encouraged to send documentation and operational instructions in advance whenever possible.
Extended Hours for Physical Customs Inspections
The General Customs Directorate has announced extended operating hours for physical cargo inspections at selected customs facilities, including border crossings, ports, airports and inland customs locations.
This measure provides additional flexibility for the inspection and clearance of imported and exported merchandise and can help logistics operators coordinate shipments more efficiently.
The extended schedules may vary depending on the customs office and type of operation. Clients should consult the official notice for the complete list of participating facilities and operating hours.
At BFI El Salvador, our customs team continuously monitors official announcements and regulatory changes to anticipate requirements, coordinate inspections and reduce avoidable delays.
Customs Benefits for Salvadorans Returning Home
Under El Salvador’s Special Law on Benefits and Protection for the Salvadoran Diaspora and Persons in Human Mobility, eligible Salvadorans residing abroad may obtain important customs and tax benefits when bringing household goods, vehicles and work equipment into the country.
The current administrative provisions apply to Salvadorans residing abroad who intend to return or establish a temporary or permanent residence in El Salvador, including for vacation-related stays, subject to the requirements established by the corresponding authorities.
Household Goods: Benefits of up to US$100,000
Eligible Salvadorans may import household goods with an exemption from import duties and taxes, provided their total customs value does not exceed US$100,000 per family group.
The benefit may be exercised through one or several customs declarations, allowing belongings to be imported gradually or through multiple shipments, subject to the applicable requirements and procedures.
Household goods may include:
Furniture and household furnishings
Appliances
Kitchen and dining articles
Clothing and personal belongings
Electronics intended for personal use
Books, decorations and recreational articles
Other new or used household items
The articles may be new or used, provided their quantities and characteristics demonstrate that they are intended for the domestic use of the importer or their family and not for commercial resale.
If the customs value exceeds US$100,000, taxes may apply to the excess in accordance with the applicable provisions.
Benefits for Work Equipment
Eligible beneficiaries may also import up to US$100,000 in tools, equipment and other qualifying work implements required to perform a profession, trade or productive activity.
This benefit may also be exercised through one or several customs declarations, provided the applicable requirements are met and the goods are imported within the corresponding legal period.
The quantity and nature of the equipment must be proportional to the professional or productive activity to be performed.
Goods intended for resale, ordinary commercial inventory and consumer products generally do not qualify as work implements under this benefit.
Importation of Qualifying Vehicles
The law also provides benefits for the importation of up to two qualifying light vehicles per family group, subject to ownership, age, condition, classification and retention requirements.
Vehicle eligibility must be evaluated individually before shipment because restrictions apply according to the vehicle’s age, condition, use and technical characteristics.
For this reason, we recommend verifying eligibility and obtaining a preliminary customs assessment before purchasing or shipping a vehicle to El Salvador.
Important clarification: The official customs provision clearly establishes the US$100,000 maximum for household goods and a separate US$100,000 maximum for work equipment. For vehicles, it refers to up to two qualifying light vehicles rather than establishing another general US$100,000 category. Review the official DGA-016-2025 provision.
Salvadoran Students Returning from Abroad
Salvadoran students returning after completing a period of study abroad may also explore the benefits available under the law, provided they meet the corresponding eligibility and documentation requirements.
Books, clothing, electronics, personal effects, apartment furniture and other belongings accumulated during their time abroad may qualify as household goods when they are consistent with personal or family use.
Before selling, donating or leaving these belongings behind, students should request an individual review of their case. Depending on shipment volume, destination and timing, BFI El Salvador can coordinate:
Small-volume shipments
Air freight
Ocean freight
Consolidated cargo
Professional packing
Customs clearance
Temporary storage
Delivery to the final residence
Eligibility should always be confirmed before the shipment departs.
Complete Import and Export Services
BFI El Salvador provides comprehensive assistance for commercial cargo, personal effects and international relocation shipments.Our services include:
Ocean Freight
We coordinate full-container and consolidated shipments to and from El Salvador, including port handling, customs clearance, inland transportation and final delivery.
Air Freight
For urgent, sensitive or smaller-volume cargo, we provide airfreight coordination, airport customs procedures and delivery to the final destination.
Ground Transportation
Our regional and local transportation solutions support imports, exports, cross-border operations and distribution throughout El Salvador.
In-House Customs Brokerage
Our own customs brokerage operation allows us to coordinate documentation, customs declarations, inspections, permits and cargo-clearance procedures directly.
Our specialists remain up to date with customs regulations and official operational notices affecting imports and exports.
International Moving
We manage international household-goods relocations to and from El Salvador, including:
Pre-move surveys
Professional packing
Wooden crating
Export documentation
Ocean, air and ground transportation
Customs clearance
Storage
Delivery
Unpacking
Basic furniture setup
Removal of packing debris
Warehousing and Distribution
Our strategically located 1,100 m² warehouse at Complejo Industrial Santa Elena provides secure space for household goods and commercial merchandise.
The facility offers:
Controlled access
24/7 CCTV surveillance
Insured merchandise
Short- and long-term storage
Household-goods storage
Commercial cargo storage
Liftvan handling
Inventory control
Distribution and final delivery
Its strategic location provides efficient access to San Salvador, Santa Elena, principal business areas and major transportation routes.
Our Own Transportation Fleet
Our fleet of trucks allows us to coordinate local collection, port and airport transfers, residential deliveries and nationwide distribution.
Direct control over transportation provides greater operational visibility and more effective coordination throughout the logistics process.
Cargo Insurance
Insurance options are available for household goods and commercial cargo, subject to the nature, value, route and conditions of each shipment.
Security Throughout the Logistics Chain
BFI El Salvador is a BASC Certified company, reinforcing our commitment to security, risk prevention and control throughout the international supply chain.
Our procedures are designed to protect:
Cargo
Facilities
Vehicles
Documentation
Personnel
Clients’ confidential information
Security is integrated into our daily operations, from shipment coordination and warehouse access to transportation and final delivery.
U.S. Embassy-Approved Service Provider
BFI El Salvador is also an approved service provider under the U.S. Embassy tender.
This approval reflects our operational capability, service quality, experience and commitment to managing sensitive international relocation requirements.
We apply the same attention, care and communication standards to every operation, whether assisting diplomatic organizations, international companies, returning Salvadorans, private clients or overseas moving partners.
One Local Partner for the Entire Operation
Working with one experienced local provider simplifies coordination and provides greater control over every stage of a shipment.
BFI El Salvador brings together:
Imports & Exports · Ocean, Air & Ground Freight · In-House Customs Brokerage · International Moving · Secure Warehousing · Distribution · Cargo Insurance · Final Delivery
Our team evaluates every operation individually and provides guidance based on the type of merchandise, origin, destination, customs regime and applicable legal requirements.
Planning an Import, Export or Relocation?
Before shipping your merchandise, household goods, vehicle or work equipment, contact our specialists.
We can review the documentation, identify applicable requirements, confirm whether special permits are needed and prepare a customized logistics and customs solution.
