Shipping to Guyana from the USA

Guyana sits on the South American mainland rather than in the island chain, and its shipping needs reflect that — a growing economy, heavy demand for building materials and equipment alongside the family barrels, and one of the largest Guyanese communities anywhere concentrated a short drive from our New Jersey warehouse. Shore to Shore Shipping moves barrels, boxes, containers and commercial cargo from Union, New Jersey to Guyana.

The New York and New Jersey Connection

The Guyanese community in the New York metropolitan area — Richmond Hill and the surrounding Queens neighbourhoods above all, with a substantial presence across northern New Jersey — is one of the largest outside Guyana itself. Our Union, NJ warehouse is inside that catchment rather than a long haul from it, which is the practical reason barrels and boxes for Georgetown consolidate easily with us.

Shipping into Georgetown

Cargo for Guyana routes through Georgetown, the country’s main port on the Demerara River. Customs is administered by the Guyana Revenue Authority, which assesses duties and taxes on imports and is the authority on what your particular consignment will attract.

River-port operations bring their own considerations — draft limits shape which vessels serve the route, and that in turn affects sailing schedules. It is worth planning around rather than assuming a Jamaica-style cadence.

What People Ship to Guyana

• Barrels of food, clothing and household supplies for family.
• Building materials and hardware — consistently strong demand.
• Tools, generators and equipment for trade and construction work.
• Appliances and furniture for homes being built or furnished.
• Commercial stock for businesses importing from the United States.

How to Ship

1. Request a quote with what you are sending, its size and weight, and the destination in Guyana.
2. Deliver your barrels, boxes or cargo to our Union, New Jersey warehouse, or arrange collection.
3. We consolidate and book the shipment, and prepare the documentation.
4. The cargo sails to Georgetown.
5. Customs clearance is completed and the goods are released to your consignee.