Your Return Deserves Careful Planning and Trusted Support
Following changes to Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, many Salvadoran families are considering their next steps.
Every immigration case is different and should be reviewed by a qualified immigration attorney. If you’ve decided to return—or are considering establishing a home in El Salvador—BFI El Salvador is ready to support you at every stage of the relocation process.
We coordinate international relocations from the United States and countries worldwide, providing personalized assistance from origin to your new home in El Salvador.
A Complete Relocation Solution
Our specialized team can assist you with:
Personalized international moving plans
Professional packing and detailed inventories
Origin pickup and logistics coordination
Ocean, air, and land transportation
In-house customs clearance in El Salvador
Guidance regarding available customs benefits
Continuous shipment tracking and communication
Final delivery and unpacking
Short- and long-term storage
Assistance finding a new home through our trusted real estate network
Prefabricated and modular housing alternatives through specialized partners
Customs Benefits for Salvadorans Living Abroad
Under El Salvador’s Special Law on Benefits and Protection for the Diaspora and People in Human Mobility, qualifying Salvadorans may be eligible for significant customs benefits, including:
Duty- and tax-free importation of new or used household goods with a customs value of up to US$100,000
Duty- and tax-free importation of professional equipment, tools, and work-related assets with a customs value of up to US$100,000
Importation of up to two vehicles per family group, subject to legal conditions and eligibility requirements
The option to import household goods in a single shipment or through partial shipments during the period established by law
Our in-house customs team can guide you through the required documentation, inventory preparation, customs procedures, and coordination needed to determine how these benefits may apply to your relocation.
Infrastructure Ready to Receive Your Belongings
BFI operates its own 1,100 m² warehouse, strategically located at the Santa Elena Industrial Complex with convenient access to El Salvador’s main logistics routes.
Our facilities offer:
Advanced CCTV security
Controlled receiving and handling procedures
Dedicated areas for household goods and personal belongings
Professional packing and warehouse teams
Coordinated customs, storage, and delivery operations
Continuous monitoring throughout the process
With 17 years of experience, BASC certification, membership in leading international logistics and relocation networks, and authorization to provide services for the U.S. Embassy, BFI works under recognized standards of quality, security, and operational control.
More Than Moving Your Belongings
Returning home means much more than transporting furniture and boxes. It means finding the right place to live, rebuilding routines, protecting your family’s belongings, and beginning a new chapter with confidence.
Through ourThrough our real estate network, we can help you explore housing opportunities in El Salvador. If you prefer an alternative housing solution, our specialized partners can also provide prefabricated and modular home options according to your family’s needs
At BFI, we coordinate each stage with personalized attention and continuous follow-up so you can focus on what matters most: starting your new life in El Salvador.
We Are Ready to Welcome You Home
Please tell us your country of origin, estimated shipment volume, customs requirements, storage needs, final destination, and housing preferences so we can prepare a relocation solution tailored to you and your family.
When choosing a logistics partner, price and transportation are only part of the decision. The people managing your shipment, the quality of the service, the security of the facilities, and the ability to respond when challenges arise are what truly make the difference.
At BFI El Salvador, every relocation and shipment is handled under the leadership of Moisés Carballo, Sales & Relocation Manager, supported by a specialized department and a complete operational structure.
EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP. PERSONAL ATTENTION.
Moisés is committed to providing personalized solutions and carefully guiding each client throughout the entire process.
His approach is defined by the qualities every customer should expect from the person managing their cargo:
• Personal involvement in every operation • Clear and timely communication • Careful attention to detail • Strong planning and coordination skills • Fast response and practical problem-solving • Commitment to schedules and service quality • Close supervision from origin to final delivery • Genuine care for the customer’s experience
For Moisés, every shipment represents more than cargo. It represents a client’s investment, belongings, deadlines, and trust.
SUPPORTED BY A SPECIALIZED BFI TEAM
Moisés is backed by a dedicated team working together throughout every stage of the operation.
Our professional packing crews are trained to protect household goods, delicate belongings, furniture, equipment, and specialized cargo using appropriate materials and careful handling procedures.
Our warehouse team oversees receiving, identification, inventory control, handling, storage, and dispatch, maintaining an organized and closely supervised operation.
This coordination between management, packing crews, warehouse personnel, customs specialists, and operations allows BFI to provide greater control, faster communication, and consistent service quality.
STRATEGICALLY LOCATED WAREHOUSE
BFI El Salvador operates its own 1,100-square-meter warehouse at Complejo Industrial Santa Elena, a strategic location that supports efficient transportation, storage, distribution, packing, and cargo-handling operations.
Having our own facility allows us to maintain direct control over the cargo entrusted to us, reducing unnecessary intermediaries and improving operational coordination.
ADVANCED CCTV SECURITY
Our warehouse is supported by a high-technology Ubiquiti video-surveillance system with 24 cameras covering key indoor and outdoor areas.
The system incorporates artificial-intelligence detection, night vision, dedicated recording equipment, backup power, and specialized storage capacity, strengthening the continuous supervision and protection of our facilities.
TRUSTED BY THE U.S. EMBASSY
BFI El Salvador is an authorized service provider for the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador.
This important recognition reflects our operational capacity and our commitment to security, responsibility, confidentiality, compliance, and consistent service quality.
BFI is also BASC certified and has 17 years of experience serving diplomatic missions, international organizations, corporations, global partners, expatriates, and families moving across borders.
THE RIGHT PERSON, SUPPORTED BY THE RIGHT COMPANY
When you work with Moisés Carballo, you receive personalized attention from an experienced professional who is supported by BFI El Salvador’s infrastructure, specialized personnel, secure warehouse, and international logistics capabilities.
Because your cargo should not simply be transported.
It should be planned, protected, supervised, and handled by a team that understands how much it matters.
Let us coordinate your next shipment or international relocation to El Salvador.
Warm regards,
Moisés Carballo Sales & Relocation Manager BFI El Salvador
El Salvador is moving toward a more digital, integrated, secure and data-driven customs environment.
The modernization framework presented by the Salvadoran Customs Authority addresses four strategic areas:
Technological modernization
Infrastructure modernization
Simplification of customs processes
Regional logistics efficiency
For importers, exporters, manufacturers and international logistics partners, these developments represent an opportunity to achieve greater traceability, efficiency and predictability.
They also create new operational responsibilities.
As customs processes become more automated, companies must ensure that product descriptions, tariff classifications, commercial values, certificates of origin, permits and supporting documents are complete and consistent before a declaration is transmitted.
At BFI El Salvador, we closely monitor regulatory, procedural and technological developments to help our clients prepare their operations before cargo arrives.
Explore the Complete Customs Modernization Information
We have prepared two downloadable resources containing additional information about the modernization initiatives presented by El Salvador Customs.
Customs Modernization Presentation
Review the expanded presentation covering SIGAES, Aduana 360, the Integrated Customs Intelligence Center, infrastructure projects, process modernization and regional logistics integration.
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Executive Summary
Download the executive summary prepared by BFI El Salvador, including the four modernization pillars, operational implications, potential risks and recommended actions for companies.
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The downloadable documents summarize information presented regarding the customs-modernization roadmap. Companies should always verify current requirements, implementation dates and operational procedures through the official publications of the Salvadoran Customs Authority.
Four Pillars of Customs Modernization
The transformation described in the presentation goes beyond the implementation of new platforms. It involves technology, physical infrastructure, simplified processes and regional coordination.
Companies must prepare their personnel, internal procedures, product data, documentary controls and contingency plans to operate effectively in this new environment.
1. Technological Modernization
Technology is one of the principal components of El Salvador’s customs-modernization strategy.
The initiatives presented include:
The Customs Management System, SIGAES
Aduana 360
The Integrated Customs Intelligence Center, CIIA
The Trusted Operator Portal
Artificial-intelligence-assisted customs tools
Electronic traceability
Institutional system integration
Progress toward paperless customs processes
These initiatives are intended to strengthen customs control while facilitating legitimate trade.
SIGAES: A New Customs Management Environment
The proposed Customs Management System, known as SIGAES, is positioned as a central platform for the digital transformation of customs operations.
According to the modernization presentation, its anticipated capabilities include:
Reduced use of physical documentation
Electronic management and storage of customs information
Institutional coordination with entities involved in foreign trade
Electronic validation of certificates of origin
Digital management of customs transits and cargo transfers
Faster processing of rectifications
Support for high-volume declarations
Integration of free-zone and DPA operations
Remote access from different devices
Greater support for courier and e-commerce operations
The presentation also highlights the possibility of processing declarations containing more than 1,000 items without unnecessary fragmentation.
For companies managing extensive product catalogs, this could create important efficiencies. However, it also increases the need to maintain accurate product databases and consistent tariff classifications.
What Should Importers and Exporters Do?
Companies should review and strengthen:
Product master data
Commercial descriptions
Tariff classifications
Supplier instructions
Customs values
Country-of-origin information
Free trade agreement documentation
Permit controls
Technical product records
Internal document-approval procedures
Electronic recordkeeping
Contingency plans for system changes
A digital system can accelerate a correctly prepared operation, but it can also identify inconsistencies more quickly.
Aduana 360 and Mobile Customs Services
The modernization presentation describes Aduana 360 as an official mobile environment intended to bring together customs services that have traditionally been managed through different systems.
The concept presented includes:
Importer registration
Air waybill traceability
Electronic labels
Travel declarations
Vehicle declarations
Electronic anti-bribery forms
Electronic SAC services
Customs Status Verification, VEA
Spanish and English access
Availability for Android and iOS
An artificial-intelligence assistant trained using Salvadoran customs information
A centralized mobile platform could improve access to information and allow users to monitor certain procedures more efficiently.
Nevertheless, companies should maintain controlled document repositories and operational contingency plans during every technology transition.
Paperless Customs Requires Better Information
A paperless customs environment does not eliminate documentary responsibility.
Instead, it increases the importance of accurate electronic records.
Every transmitted field should be supported by commercial, technical and legal evidence. Invoice descriptions, quantities, weights, values, origin records and tariff codes must remain consistent across all documents.
Before cargo departs, importers and exporters should confirm:
Who is responsible for validating the documents
Whether the tariff code has been reviewed
Whether permits are required
Whether preferential origin can be supported
Whether the declared value is properly documented
Whether technical information is available
Whether all documents contain consistent product information
The best moment to resolve a customs issue is before the shipment arrives.
Integrated Customs Intelligence Center
The Integrated Customs Intelligence Center, CIIA, is presented as another important component of the modernization strategy.
Its purpose is to strengthen real-time customs decisions, inspection capacity, traceability and risk analysis.
Technologies identified in the presentation include:
More advanced controls can improve security and facilitate the identification of risk.
They also make documentary consistency increasingly important.
The commercial invoice, packing list, transport document and customs declaration should all present the same information regarding the merchandise.
Any unexplained difference may generate additional questions or inspection activity.
2. Infrastructure Modernization
Technology must be supported by adequate physical infrastructure.
The modernization strategy includes developments associated with airports, border crossings, inspection areas and customs-control equipment.
The presentation identifies projects related to:
Modernized passenger-arrival facilities
Physical-inspection areas
Customer-service spaces
Continuous customs operations
New infrastructure at La Hachadura
Modernization associated with El Poy
Specialized customs and logistics training
New inspection and surveillance technology
Airport Customs Infrastructure
The new passenger terminal and customs areas described in the presentation incorporate:
Physical-review areas
Waiting rooms
Value-counting facilities
Customer-service offices
Technology for safer inspections
Continuous operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Increased capacity for passengers and merchandise
These developments are intended to provide safer, faster and more efficient customs services.
La Hachadura Border Crossing
The new infrastructure planned for La Hachadura is intended to modernize customs and migration control between El Salvador and Guatemala.
The project seeks to improve the management of:
Imports
Exports
Customs transits
Tourist movement
Cargo inspections
Binational coordination
For companies using land transportation, improved border infrastructure may help reduce uncertainty and increase operational capacity.
However, correct advance documentation will remain essential.
3. Modernization of Customs Processes
The third pillar focuses on simplifying procedures and reducing customs-processing times.
Faster clearance may provide several benefits:
Greater predictability
Reduced cargo dwell time
Lower storage costs
Better transportation planning
Improved inventory control
More efficient use of infrastructure
Increased regional competitiveness
Nevertheless, faster systems require better preparation.
A missing permit, generic merchandise description, unsupported value or incorrect tariff code may interrupt an otherwise efficient operation.
Companies that review their customs information before shipping will be better positioned to benefit from simplified procedures.
4. Regional Logistics Efficiency
Regional integration is especially relevant for cargo moving between El Salvador, Guatemala and other Central American markets.
The modernization presentation highlights initiatives related to:
Binational border coordination
Electronic transit traceability
Advance cargo control
Faster DUCA processing
Coordination at regional ports
Customs presence closer to the cargo’s origin
Reduced transit and logistics times
Improved fiscal control
Integration Between El Salvador and Guatemala
The presentation includes information about the binational operation at the Anguiatú border crossing, where coordinated service seeks to reduce processing times and improve cargo movement.
The complete operational figures and additional context are available in the downloadable presentation.
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Peripheral Customs and Advance Control
The modernization framework also describes the possibility of Salvadoran customs presence at:
Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla
Puerto Barrios
This model could allow greater cargo control from its origin and improve the coordination of merchandise moving through Guatemala toward El Salvador.
Potential benefits include:
Advance fiscal control
Faster DUCA processing
Improved transit security
Reduced logistics costs
Greater cargo visibility
Better regional coordination
Tariff Classification Before Shipping
Tariff classification is one of the most important decisions in an import or export operation.
It determines more than the applicable customs duty.
An incorrect tariff classification may affect:
Import duties
Value-added tax
Preferential tariff treatment
Import permits
Restrictions
Customs inspections
Rules of origin
Statistical reporting
Supporting-document requirements
At BFI El Salvador, our customs team reviews:
Detailed product descriptions
Materials and composition
Technical specifications
Commercial use
Product function
Country of origin
Catalogs and photographs
Safety data sheets
Manufacturing information
Suggested tariff codes
Applicable tariff treatment
Required permits and restrictions
The Salvadoran Customs Authority authorized an updated merchandise-classification procedure on January 19, 2026.
Depending on the product, the application may require:
Technical specifications
Catalogs
Photographs
Composition details
Safety data sheets
Drawings
Diagrams
Manufacturer information
A physical product sample
The official procedure allows online or in-person filing. The published response time is 10 business days, although the period may be extended when additional investigation or analysis is required.
BFI can assist clients in organizing the technical information needed for a classification request or advance ruling.
Final tariff-classification determinations remain within the authority of Salvadoran Customs.
Immediate Customs Selectivity Monitoring
After a customs declaration is transmitted, the assigned selectivity result determines the next stage of the clearance process.
Depending on the merchandise and customs regime, the operation may require:
Documentary validation
Physical inspection
Technical information
Clarification of declared values
Verification of quantities
Review of tariff classifications
Additional supporting documents
BFI El Salvador provides:
Immediate monitoring after declaration transmission
Review of the selectivity result
Documentary follow-up
Coordination of physical inspections
Presentation of technical information
Clarification of values, quantities and tariff codes
Coordination with Customs and cargo terminals
Payment monitoring
Cargo-release coordination
Continuous status updates
Transportation and final-delivery coordination
Our objective is to respond promptly and maintain operational control through final cargo release.
Immediate Verification at the Consignee’s Premises
For applicable and authorized operations, Salvadoran Customs publishes a procedure allowing merchandise to be transferred under customs control from the customs office of entry to the consignee’s premises.
The merchandise may then be unloaded and verified at the authorized location, subject to the requirements and controls established by Customs.
BFI can review the operation and help determine whether this procedure may apply to a particular shipment.
Official Digital Customs Services
The Salvadoran Customs Authority currently provides access to several online services, including:
SIDUNEA World
Integrated Customs Payment System, SIAP
Customs Status Verification, VEA
Electronic payment consultations
Tariff consultations
Post-release rectification procedures
Customs company-status consultations
Services for free zones and DPA
Customs classification applications
Immediate verification applications
How BFI El Salvador Supports Customs Compliance
At BFI El Salvador, customs brokerage is managed by our in-house customs team.
This allows closer coordination among document review, declaration transmission, cargo arrival, customs clearance, transportation, storage and final delivery.
Our customs services include:
Import customs clearance
Export customs clearance
Advance document review
Tariff classification analysis
Customs valuation support
Origin and trade agreement review
DUCA-D and DUCA-F coordination
Transit operations
Temporary imports and exports
Free-zone and DPA operations
Management of permits and supporting documents
Customs-selectivity monitoring
Physical-inspection coordination
Customs-observation follow-up
Cargo release
Local transportation
Secure warehousing and distribution
Complete Customs and Logistics Infrastructure
Our customs operation is supported by:
An office in the cargo area of El Salvador International Airport “Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez”
Offices in San Salvador, Santa Ana and Acajutla
A strategically located 1,100 m² warehouse
Our own transportation fleet
Secure cargo handling
Temporary storage
Cargo consolidation
Inventory control
Local distribution
Cargo-insurance options
BASC-certified security procedures
This structure allows BFI El Salvador to manage cargo beyond the customs declaration—from document review before arrival through customs release, transportation, warehousing and final delivery.
Prepare Your Operation Before Cargo Arrival
Before shipping, send us:
Commercial invoice
Packing list
Air waybill, bill of lading or land transport document
Country of origin
Detailed merchandise description
Technical specifications
Materials and composition
Product photographs or catalogs
Estimated arrival date
Preferred customs regime
Final delivery location
Our customs team will review the available information and identify the principal requirements before cargo arrival.
Download the Complete Information
For additional information about the modernization framework, technological initiatives, infrastructure projects, regional integration and operational implications, download the complete BFI documents:
These documents provide additional context for management, customs, logistics and compliance teams preparing for changes in El Salvador’s customs environment.
Stay Informed with BFI El Salvador
Customs regulations, digital systems and documentary requirements continue to evolve.
BFI El Salvador monitors official Customs publications, administrative provisions, tariff updates and changes that may affect import, export and transit operations.
With more than 17 years of experience, we combine customs knowledge, technology, operational infrastructure and continuous regulatory monitoring.
Whether your cargo arrives by air, ocean or land, our objective is to help you prepare the operation correctly from the beginning.
Choosing the right logistics and relocation company in El Salvador requires more than comparing prices, transit times, or warehouse capacity. International partners, corporations, diplomatic missions, relocation management companies, and families need a provider capable of protecting their cargo, personal belongings, documentation, and reputation throughout every stage of the logistics process.
BFI El Salvador combines internationally recognized supply chain security practices, professional relocation experience, secure warehousing, in-house customs coordination, and personalized customer service.
As a BASC-certified logistics company in El Salvador and an officially authorized Transportation Services Provider under Tender modality for the Embassy of the United States of America in El Salvador, BFI offers international partners an additional level of confidence, security, and operational accountability.
Officially Authorized Transportation Services Provider for the U.S. Embassy
BFI El Salvador, S.A. de C.V. is officially authorized as a Transportation Services Provider under Tender modality for the Embassy of the United States of America in El Salvador, pursuant to authorization granted by the U.S. Department of State Transportation Office in Washington, D.C.
This authorization enables BFI El Salvador to provide international moving services for diplomatic shipments to and from El Salvador, the United States, and other destinations, subject to the applicable contractual terms and operational requirements.
Diplomatic and international relocations require careful planning, secure handling, accurate documentation, professional packing, reliable communication, and strict compliance with established procedures.
BFI El Salvador supports these requirements through a complete range of origin and destination services, including:
Pre-move surveys
Professional export packing
Household goods and personal effects handling
Diplomatic shipment coordination
Origin and destination services
International transportation
Customs coordination
Secure short- and long-term storage
Residence delivery
Unpacking services
Packing material removal
Door-to-door relocation management
For international agents and relocation partners, this authorization represents an important confirmation of BFI El Salvador’s ability to operate under defined contractual and operational requirements when handling sensitive international moves.
BFI El Salvador Is a BASC-Certified Company
BFI El Salvador is certified by BASC, Business Alliance for Secure Commerce, an international business alliance that promotes secure trade in cooperation with companies, customs authorities, government entities, and international organizations.
Our BASC certification confirms that BFI El Salvador has implemented a Control and Security Management System focused on protecting the international supply chain, preventing risks, strengthening internal controls, and promoting continuous operational improvement.
BASC-certified companies are subject to an established certification process and annual audits to verify the maintenance and improvement of their security management systems.
BFI El Salvador can be verified in the official World BASC Organization directory of certified companies:
What Does BASC Certification Mean for Our Customers and Partners?
Working with a BASC-certified logistics company provides greater confidence that security is incorporated into documented processes and daily operations.
For customers and international partners, this commitment supports:
Stronger Supply Chain Security
Our procedures are designed to strengthen security throughout the logistics process, from initial coordination and cargo reception to storage, transportation, customs procedures, and final delivery.
Risk Prevention
BASC promotes controls intended to help companies identify, evaluate, and manage risks that may affect international cargo, facilities, personnel, business partners, information, and transportation operations.
Documented Operational Procedures
Security depends on consistency. Documented procedures help ensure that shipments are handled according to defined operational and control requirements.
Continuous Improvement
BASC certification is not a one-time recognition. Certified companies are expected to maintain and continuously improve their Control and Security Management System.
Annual Independent Audits
The BASC certification process includes annual audits to verify that the company continues to maintain and improve its security management system.
International Recognition
Certified companies are included in the World BASC Organization database, allowing customers, agents, and authorities to verify their certification.
Greater Confidence for International Partners
For overseas agents appointing a destination or origin partner in El Salvador, BASC certification provides an additional reference when evaluating security, compliance, and operational reliability.
Secure Warehouse in Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador
BFI El Salvador operates a 1,100 m²—or approximately 11,840 sq. ft.—warehouse facility in Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad.
Our expanded warehouse capacity allows us to provide secure and professionally managed storage solutions for international relocations, household goods, personal effects, commercial cargo, and customized logistics projects.
Our warehouse services include:
Short-term storage
Long-term storage
Household goods storage
Personal effects storage
Commercial cargo storage
Inventory control
Shipment consolidation
Distribution services
Secure cargo handling
Professional warehouse management
The combination of BASC-certified procedures and expanded warehouse capacity strengthens our ability to protect shipments while they remain under our custody.
Professional Packing and International Moving Services
Every international move represents more than furniture, boxes, or personal belongings. It may represent a family beginning a new assignment, a diplomatic representative relocating to another country, an executive accepting a professional opportunity, or a customer returning home.
Our professional packing teams use appropriate export materials and handling methods to help protect belongings during international transportation.
Our packing capabilities include:
Professional export packing
Household goods packing
Fragile item protection
High-value item handling
Fine art packing
Custom wooden cases
ISPM-15-compliant wooden crating
Liftvans
Packing inventories
Unpacking and debris removal
Each relocation is coordinated with personalized attention and regular communication because our international partners need clear visibility throughout the process.
In-House Customs and Complete Logistics Coordination
One of BFI El Salvador’s operational advantages is our ability to coordinate customs procedures through our in-house customs team.
This integration supports more direct communication between relocation, transportation, warehouse, and customs operations.
Our services include:
Import customs clearance
Export customs clearance
Diplomatic customs procedures
Household goods and personal effects clearance
Commercial cargo clearance
Temporary imports
Documentation management
Airport operations
Port operations
Border coordination
BFI also provides international freight transportation by air, ocean, and land, allowing our team to coordinate complete logistics solutions according to each shipment’s requirements.
Why Choose BFI El Salvador?
International partners appoint BFI El Salvador because we bring together security, infrastructure, local expertise, and personalized attention.
Our customers benefit from:
Official authorization as a Transportation Services Provider under Tender modality for the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador
BASC-certified security management practices
A 1,100 m² secure warehouse facility
International moving and diplomatic relocation experience
Professional packing and export preparation
Origin and destination services
In-house customs coordination
Air, ocean, and inland transportation
Secure short- and long-term storage
Fast and transparent communication
Personalized customer support
Complete door-to-door coordination
These capabilities allow BFI El Salvador to serve as a reliable local partner for international moving companies, relocation specialists, corporations, diplomatic missions, commercial clients, and families.
Your Secure Logistics and Relocation Partner in El Salvador
When you appoint BFI El Salvador, you are choosing a company committed to protecting your customers, cargo, operations, and business reputation.
Our U.S. Embassy transportation authorization, BASC certification, secure warehouse, professional packing capabilities, customs expertise, and experienced team reflect our commitment to security, compliance, and operational excellence.
Whether you require international moving services, diplomatic relocation support, origin and destination services, secure warehousing, customs coordination, or complete logistics management in El Salvador, our team is ready to assist you.
BFI El Salvador — Your Secure and Trusted Logistics Partner in El Salvador.
El Salvador has become an increasingly important manufacturing and export platform in Central America. In addition to its established textile and apparel industry, the country now participates in the production and export of electrical and electronic components, medical products, plastics, automotive parts and other higher-complexity manufactured goods.
These industries operate under strict production schedules and international buyer commitments. When merchandise is time-sensitive, airfreight provides the speed, connectivity and flexibility required to keep the supply chain moving.
At BFI El Salvador, we provide complete air export coordination from factory pickup and customs clearance to airline delivery and departure monitoring. Our local presence includes an office in the cargo area of El Salvador International Airport (SAL) “ Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez”, offices in San Salvador, Santa Ana and Acajutla, and a strategically located 1,100 m² warehouse for secure cargo handling, consolidation and temporary storage. This nationwide coverage allows us to closely coordinate exports from El Salvador’s main industrial, commercial and port areas.
Priority Handling for Manufacturing Exports
Manufacturing cargo is not simply another shipment. It may represent an urgent purchase order, a production commitment, a replacement component or merchandise required to prevent an interruption at destination.
Our team understands the operational priorities of:
Textiles and finished apparel
Samples, prototypes and replenishment orders
Labels, trims and production materials
Electrical and electronic components
Medical products and specialized devices
Automotive and machinery parts
Plastics and specialized manufactured goods
High-value and time-critical cargo
Every shipment is evaluated according to its commodity, dimensions, weight, required delivery date, handling requirements and available airline capacity.
Air Cargo Connections from El Salvador
Export cargo from El Salvador can access important international markets through dedicated freighter services, express networks and passenger airlines offering cargo capacity.
Carrier
Main Connection
Market Access
Amerijet
Miami
United States, Caribbean and onward international connections
DHL
International express network
United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia
Avianca Cargo
San Salvador and connecting gateways
North, Central and South America, Mexico and Europe
American Airlines Cargo
Miami
United States and international connections
United Cargo
Houston
United States and onward global connections
Copa Airlines Cargo
Panama City
Central America, South America and the Caribbean
Aeroméxico Cargo
Mexico City
Mexico, North America and additional international markets
IAG Cargo / Iberia
Madrid
Spain and European connections, subject to schedule and capacity
Routes and services are subject to airline schedules, available space, commodity restrictions and cargo-acceptance requirements.
BFI El Salvador reviews the available alternatives to recommend the routing that best fits the shipment. Our evaluation considers not only the freight rate, but also transit time, flight frequency, connection risk, capacity and the buyer’s required delivery date.
When Is Airfreight the Best Option?
Air export is particularly suitable for:
Urgent production orders
Samples and prototypes
Apparel replenishment
Electronic components
Manufacturing inputs
Replacement parts
High-value merchandise
Medical and specialized products
Cargo required to prevent production delays
Orders with strict delivery deadlines
When timing is critical, confirmed space and accurate documentation are essential. A missed cut-off or documentation discrepancy can affect an entire purchase order and the buyer’s supply chain.
Complete Air Export Coordination
BFI El Salvador manages the principal stages of the air export process:
Export Stage
Our Support
Planning
Review of commodity, destination, dimensions, weight and required delivery date
Factory Coordination
Cargo-readiness confirmation and pickup scheduling
Documentation
Advance review of invoices, packing lists and export documents
Customs
Export clearance through our in-house customs brokerage
Transportation
Factory pickup and airport transfer using our local capabilities
Booking
Airline selection, routing evaluation and capacity coordination
Handling
Cargo verification, consolidation and temporary storage when required
Departure
Airport delivery, airline acceptance and departure monitoring
Communication
Shipment updates and coordination with the destination agent
Our local team works directly with factories, exporters, airlines, customs authorities and overseas agents to maintain control throughout the operation.
In-House Customs Brokerage
Correct export documentation is essential for air cargo. Differences in quantities, values, commodity descriptions, tariff classifications or supporting documents can delay acceptance and cause a shipment to miss its scheduled flight.
Our in-house customs capabilities allow closer coordination between the commercial, operational and customs stages of every export.
We provide support with:
Advance documentation review
Export customs declarations
Tariff-classification review
Customs inspections and follow-up
Supporting documentation
Airport procedures
Regulatory requirements according to the commodity
Each shipment is reviewed individually because requirements may vary depending on the merchandise and final destination.
Infrastructure and Cargo Security
BFI El Salvador offers the local infrastructure required to support air exports:
Own transportation fleet
Factory pickups and airport transfers
Strategically located 1,100 m² warehouse
Secure temporary storage
Cargo consolidation
Inventory control
Cargo-insurance options
Direct coordination with international agents
As a BASC Certified company, we apply established security and control procedures throughout the logistics chain.
With more than 17 years of experience, we understand that every manufacturing export is connected to a delivery commitment. Our objective is to protect that commitment through careful planning, reliable coordination and continuous shipment monitoring.
Your Air Export Partner in El Salvador
BFI El Salvador supports international freight forwarders, WCA and IAM partners, manufacturers, importers and overseas buyers requiring dependable air export services from El Salvador.
Whether the shipment involves garments, urgent samples, electronic components, replacement parts or specialized manufactured products, our team can evaluate the available routes and prepare a customized solution.
Request an Air Export Rate
Please send us:
Origin and destination
Commodity description
Number and type of packages
Gross weight
Cargo dimensions
Commercial value
Required delivery date
Special handling requirements
We will evaluate the available capacity and recommend the most appropriate routing.
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.
Bring Home More Than Your Degree! Bring Home the Life You Built Abroad
Completing your education abroad is one of life’s greatest achievements. Returning to El Salvador should be equally exciting not complicated or stressful.
My name is Titi Ortiz, and before joining BFI El Salvador as a Relocations & Sales Executive, I spent four and a half years studying in Mexico.
Living abroad was an incredible and transformative experience. Adapting to another culture, meeting people from different backgrounds, creating new connections, and becoming more independent helped me grow both personally and professionally. It also opened doors to opportunities I had never imagined.
Four and a half years abroad represents much more than a period of study. During that time, your apartment becomes your home, and the belongings you collect become part of your story.
Your Belongings Are Part of Your Journey
When students return to El Salvador, they often face an important decision: what should they do with the furniture, books, clothing, electronics, decorations, gifts, and souvenirs they accumulated while living abroad?
Many consider selling or giving everything away because they assume transporting their belongings will be too difficult or expensive. However, those possessions may represent years of experiences, friendships, travels, achievements, and memories.
As I reflected during my interview:
“Those belongings are not only material things. They are what made up my home during the time I lived abroad.”
Bringing them back to El Salvador means preserving an important part of your journey and giving those belongings a second life in your new home.
Before selling, donating, or leaving everything behind, let BFI El Salvador evaluate your shipment and explain the relocation options available to you.
Relocation Services for Salvadoran Students Returning Home
At BFI El Salvador, we offer flexible international relocation solutions for Salvadoran students returning after completing their studies abroad.
Whether you are returning from the United States, Mexico, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, or another part of the world, our relocation and customs specialists will guide you through every stage of the process.
Your shipment does not need to fill an entire container. We can evaluate small-volume shipments, personal belongings, several boxes, apartment furniture, or a complete household move.
Our services include:
International air freight
Ocean freight
Small-volume relocations
Less-than-container-load shipments (LCL)
Full-container-load shipments (FCL)
Door-to-door moving services
Professional packing and handling
Customs brokerage in El Salvador
Documentation assistance
Secure warehousing and storage
Final delivery throughout El Salvador
Personalized customer support
From collection at your residence abroad to customs clearance and final delivery in El Salvador, our team coordinates every detail of your relocation.
Customs and Tax Benefits for Returning Students
Under El Salvador’s Special Law on Migration and Human Mobility, eligible Salvadorans returning from abroad—including qualifying students may receive customs-duty and tax benefits when importing personal belongings.
These benefits are subject to the requirements, documentation, deadlines, and conditions established by Salvadoran authorities. Each case must be evaluated individually before the shipment is dispatched.
Our customs specialists can help you:
Review your situation and potential eligibility
Explain the applicable customs requirements
Identify the documents you may need
Prepare and review your import documentation
Coordinate customs clearance in El Salvador
Reduce delays caused by incomplete paperwork
Arrange final delivery after customs release
We recommend contacting BFI before packing or shipping your belongings. Early planning helps determine the most suitable transportation method and identify any customs requirements in advance.
Download El Salvador’s Mobility Law
To help returning students and their families understand the available benefits and legal requirements, you can download the complete Mobility Law directly from our website.
This information may also be helpful for:
Salvadoran students studying overseas
Parents and family members
Universities and educational institutions
International relocation companies
Freight forwarders and overseas moving agents
IAM, WCAworld, WCA Relocations, and Globalia partners
After reviewing the legislation, contact our team for personalized guidance regarding your relocation and import process.
More Than Moving Boxes
Today, as part of the BFI El Salvador team, I have the opportunity to connect with people from different countries and support them during important transitions in their lives.
That is what makes relocation so meaningful to me.
We are not simply transporting boxes, furniture, or household goods. We are moving the objects that made a place feel like home: the books that accompanied your studies, furniture from your first apartment, gifts from friends, souvenirs from your travels, and belongings connected to unforgettable moments.
Every shipment has a person, a home, and a story behind it.
“These belongings are part of my path in life part of my experience as a student and now as a professional.”
At BFI El Salvador, we understand the emotional and practical value of your belongings. Our goal is to bring them home safely while providing clarity, confidence, and professional support throughout the process.
Why Choose BFI El Salvador?
For more than 17 years, BFI El Salvador has provided professional international moving, logistics, customs brokerage, warehousing, and final-delivery services.
We assist:
Students returning to El Salvador
Families relocating internationally
Corporate executives
Embassies and diplomats
NGOs and international organizations
Universities and educational institutions
International moving and relocation companies
BFI El Salvador is proudly associated with:
International Association of Movers — IAM
WCAworld
WCA Relocations
Globalia Logistics Network
Business Alliance for Secure Commerce — BASC
Our global network and local customs expertise allow us to coordinate your relocation from origin to final delivery in El Salvador.
Planning Your Return to El Salvador?
Before selling or leaving your belongings abroad, contact me. Together, we can evaluate the volume of your shipment, review your transportation options, and determine the requirements that may apply to your return.
I would be delighted to personally assist you, your family, or your clients.
Let’s bring home not only your belongings, but also the memories and experiences that became part of your story.
Warm regards,
Titi Ortiz Relocations & Sales Executive BFI El Salvador, S.A. de C.V.
En BFI El Salvador creemos que una logística eficiente comienza con información oportuna, planificación estratégica y un equipo comprometido con el éxito de cada cliente.
Como parte de nuestro compromiso de mantener informados a nuestros clientes, compartimos el recordatorio emitido por ADIMEX sobre los horarios de atención durante el proceso de ampliación y modernización de la Terminal de Carga del Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador (AIES).
Estos horarios son de gran importancia para todas las empresas que realizan operaciones de importación aérea, ya que una adecuada planificación permite optimizar los tiempos de despacho, evitar retrasos y garantizar una mejor coordinación entre importadores, agentes de carga, transportistas y operadores logísticos.
En un entorno donde cada hora cuenta, contar con información actualizada se convierte en una ventaja competitiva para la continuidad de las operaciones.
BFI El Salvador: mucho más que un proveedor logístico
Nuestro compromiso no se limita al transporte de mercancías. Trabajamos diariamente para convertirnos en un verdadero aliado estratégico para nuestros clientes, brindando información relevante, asesoría especializada y soluciones integrales que faciliten cada una de sus operaciones de comercio internacional y logística nacional.
Con más de 17 años de experiencia, hemos acompañado a empresas de diversos sectores en la planificación, coordinación y ejecución de operaciones logísticas de alta complejidad, ofreciendo un servicio caracterizado por la confianza, la eficiencia y la atención personalizada.
Soluciones integrales para cada etapa de su operación
En BFI El Salvador ponemos a disposición de nuestros clientes una amplia gama de servicios diseñados para optimizar toda la cadena logística.
Nuestros servicios incluyen:
Importaciones y exportaciones aéreas, marítimas y terrestres.
Transporte nacional e internacional.
Almacenaje seguro en modernas instalaciones.
Distribución a nivel nacional.
Agencia aduanal propia.
Gestión documental y asesoría en comercio exterior.
Mudanzas nacionales e internacionales.
Empaque profesional para mercancías y menajes.
Coordinación logística integral para empresas, industrias y organismos internacionales.
Cada operación es planificada cuidadosamente por nuestro equipo para garantizar seguridad, eficiencia y cumplimiento en cada etapa del proceso.
Infraestructura moderna y respaldo internacional
Nuestro crecimiento ha sido acompañado por importantes inversiones en infraestructura y tecnología que hoy nos permiten ofrecer soluciones logísticas más completas para el mercado salvadoreño.
Contamos con modernas instalaciones destinadas al almacenaje y distribución de mercancías, además de una red internacional de aliados estratégicos que nos permite coordinar operaciones alrededor del mundo bajo los más altos estándares de calidad.
Somos miembros activos de organizaciones internacionales como IAM, WCA World, WCA Relocations y Globalia Logistics Network, además de operar bajo estrictos procesos de seguridad respaldados por nuestra certificación BASC.
Un nuevo compromiso con nuestros clientes
Como parte del fortalecimiento de nuestra atención comercial, nos complace presentar a Brian Ventura, quien se incorpora a BFI El Salvador como Sales Executive.
Brian asume el compromiso de brindar una atención cercana, profesional y oportuna, convirtiéndose en el enlace directo entre nuestros clientes y el equipo operativo de BFI El Salvador.
Su objetivo será comprender las necesidades de cada empresa, brindar asesoría especializada y ofrecer soluciones logísticas personalizadas que aporten valor a cada operación.
Cada consulta será atendida con responsabilidad, rapidez y seguimiento continuo, fortaleciendo la relación de confianza que caracteriza a BFI El Salvador.
Siempre informados. Siempre respaldados.
Nuestro propósito es que cada cliente cuente con un socio logístico que no solo movilice su mercancía, sino que también le mantenga informado sobre cambios operativos, nuevas regulaciones, horarios especiales, oportunidades y noticias relevantes del sector que puedan impactar sus operaciones.
Porque en BFI El Salvador creemos que una buena logística comienza con una excelente comunicación.
Si su empresa necesita importar, exportar, almacenar, distribuir o desarrollar un proyecto logístico a la medida, estaremos listos para acompañarle con la experiencia, infraestructura y compromiso que nos distinguen.
At BFI El Salvador, we are proud to announce one of the most significant milestones in our company’s history—an achievement that reinforces our commitment to excellence and strengthens our position as one of the leading providers of international relocation and logistics services in El Salvador.
BFI El Salvador, S.A. de C.V. has officially been appointed as an approved Tender Service Provider (TSP) for the Embassy of the United States of America in El Salvador, following authorization from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) under the Standard Tender of Service (STOS) program. This authorization enables BFI El Salvador to provide professional relocation services for diplomatic personnel and official U.S. Government shipments assigned to and from El Salvador.
This appointment represents far more than a new business opportunity. It is the result of years of dedication, investment, continuous improvement, and an unwavering commitment to delivering services that meet the highest international standards of quality, security, compliance, and operational excellence.
A Milestone That Reflects Our Commitment
Being selected as an approved Tender Service Provider is a recognition earned through rigorous evaluations of operational capabilities, infrastructure, security protocols, compliance procedures, financial stability, service quality, and relocation expertise.
For BFI El Salvador, this achievement reflects the trust placed in our organization and validates the work our team performs every day to exceed customer expectations.
As the logistics and relocation industry continues to evolve, we remain committed to investing in people, technology, facilities, and processes that allow us to provide efficient, transparent, and personalized solutions for every client.
Trusted by International Partners
BFI El Salvador proudly maintains active memberships and internationally recognized certifications that reinforce our commitment to quality and global best practices.
Our international affiliations include:
International Association of Movers (IAM)
BASC – Business Alliance for Secure Commerce
WCAworld
WCA Relocations
Globalia Logistics Network
FIDI Academy
These organizations represent the highest standards within the relocation and logistics industry and allow us to collaborate with trusted partners around the world.
Our BASC Certification demonstrates our commitment to supply chain security, risk management, compliance, and the protection of international cargo throughout every stage of transportation.
Comprehensive Origin & Destination Services
Whether a relocation begins in El Salvador or your customer is arriving in the country, BFI El Salvador provides complete support from the initial consultation through final delivery.
Our experienced relocation specialists coordinate every detail to ensure a smooth and successful move while maintaining constant communication with our international partners.
Our Origin & Destination Services include:
Pre-Move Surveys
Household Goods (HHE)
Diplomatic Relocations
Government Relocations
Corporate Relocations
Executive Mobility
International Assignment Support
Door-to-Door Relocation Management
Residence Delivery
Unpacking Services
Packing Material Removal
Customer Assistance Throughout the Move
Every relocation is handled with personalized attention because we understand that every shipment represents someone’s home, career, or diplomatic assignment.
Professional Export Packing
Protecting our customers’ belongings is one of our highest priorities.
Our professional packing teams are trained to international moving standards and use premium export materials to ensure maximum protection during international transportation.
Our packing capabilities include:
Professional Export Packing
High-Value Item Protection
Fine Art Packing
Fragile Equipment Handling
Liftvans
ISPM-15 Certified Wooden Crating
Custom Wooden Cases
Climate-Sensitive Packing Solutions
Every shipment is prepared according to international transportation requirements while ensuring compliance with destination country regulations.
In-House Customs Brokerage
One of BFI El Salvador’s greatest advantages is our In-House Customs Brokerage Department, allowing us to provide faster communication, greater operational control, and more efficient customs processes.
Our customs specialists manage:
Import Customs Clearance
Export Customs Clearance
Diplomatic Customs Procedures
Temporary Imports
Commercial Cargo
Personal Effects
Port Operations
Airport Operations
Border Crossings
Documentation Management
Having our own customs department enables us to reduce response times and provide seamless coordination between relocation, transportation, and customs processes.
International Freight Solutions
BFI El Salvador offers comprehensive international freight forwarding services through a reliable network of global partners.
Transportation solutions include:
Air Freight
Ocean Freight
Full Container Load (FCL)
Less than Container Load (LCL)
Inland Transportation
Cross-Border Transportation
Consolidation Services
Commercial Cargo
Project Cargo
Heavy Equipment Logistics
Whether shipping household goods, commercial cargo, or specialized equipment, our logistics team ensures efficient coordination from origin to destination.
Secure Warehousing & Storage
Our modern warehouse facilities provide secure storage solutions for both relocation and commercial logistics operations.
Our warehouse services include:
Short-Term Storage
Long-Term Storage
Household Goods Storage
Commercial Cargo Storage
Inventory Control
Distribution
Shipment Consolidation
Secure Handling
Professional Warehouse Management
Security, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency remain priorities throughout every warehousing operation.
Project Logistics
In addition to relocation services, BFI El Salvador supports companies requiring specialized logistics solutions for complex cargo movements.
Our project logistics capabilities include:
Industrial Equipment
Machinery Transportation
Oversized Cargo
Commercial Logistics
Supply Chain Coordination
Project Cargo Management
Specialized Transportation Solutions
Each project is planned according to the specific operational requirements of our clients.
Why Choose BFI El Salvador?
Choosing BFI means partnering with a company that combines international standards with local expertise.
Our clients benefit from:
Official U.S. Embassy Tender Service Provider
IAM Member
BASC Certified
Experienced Relocation Professionals
Professional Survey Team
Modern Warehouse Facilities
Professional Export Packing
In-House Customs Brokerage
Air, Ocean & Inland Transportation
Personalized Customer Service
Fast Response Times
Complete Origin & Destination Services
Global Network of Trusted Partners
Our objective is simple: to provide every customer with a relocation experience built on professionalism, communication, reliability, and trust.
Looking Ahead
This appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for BFI El Salvador.
As an approved Tender Service Provider for the U.S. Embassy, we remain focused on strengthening our international partnerships while continuing to deliver relocation and logistics solutions that meet the expectations of diplomatic missions, multinational corporations, relocation management companies, and IAM partners worldwide.
Whether you require Pre-Move Surveys, Origin Services, Destination Services, Household Goods Relocations (HHE), Professional Export Packing, Customs Brokerage, Warehousing, International Freight, or complete Door-to-Door Relocation Management, our experienced team is ready to support your next project with professionalism, responsiveness, and personalized attention.
We sincerely thank our customers, business partners, and international agents for their continued trust and confidence.
We look forward to building new relationships and continuing to move the world—one successful relocation at a time.
