Container shipping Rotterdam to Paramaribo
You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Paramaribo (SRPBM)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is great for bulk goods much more environmental friendly than air freight. Ship a container overseas with ro-ro or factory parts can be facilitated by shippinglines like Sinokor Merchant Marine. There are various types of containers. There is made a difference between (FCL) full containers and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists we share helpful information regarding international transport Paramaribo (SR PBM). We get you comprehensive information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send us your details and receive a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trouble-free and cheap way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare it to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is perfect for worldwide relocations and the transit of gas-based fuels or vehicles.
- The Port of Paramaribo is an important logistics artery in Suriname.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Paramaribo (SRPBM) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your cargo is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) have a special container prepared. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departure port Paramaribo (SR PBM), and will be shipped by sea to the terminal at the destination harbor. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we offer useful information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Paramaribo |
| Country of destination | Suriname |
| Port Code | SRPBM |
| Transport Time | +/- 24 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Port address | Van ‘t Hogerhuysstraat, Paramaribo, Suriname |
| smeport@sr.net | |
| Website | www.gov.sr |
| Phone | 597402375 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Paramaribo
- Shipment details
Enter the departure port and destination of shipment. Determine the desired transport method: (FCL) full containers or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
As a starting point, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To limit damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport cargo to Paramaribo (SRPBM), you should organize up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): certificates of origin, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transit, insurance and customs clearance. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use sea freight tracking to check where your container is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the ship is departed from Port of Loading (POL), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Paramaribo (SRPBM) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Paramaribo – (SR PBM) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? An important starting point is to book the right container for your cargo. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the next chapter you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Our specialists also provide details about Documentary Credit.
What you need to know about the 20 ft container
20 foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most versatile container type. It’s a very common and efficient size, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting personal stuff and removals. Some extra info: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- A very popular box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Explanation of the 40 foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large quantities of goods. Tip: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ variant. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The format is universal: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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Full Container (FCL)
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, it is best to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many advantages to it: efficient transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it is cheaper per unit. Of course there are also downsides: it is expensive for small loads and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Paramaribo (SRPBM) or Hamburg to Paramaribo (SRPBM).
- What we mean by FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, Maersk, COSCO.
Information about LCL containers
If you don’t prefer a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can save money on smaller shipments, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and easy time-management and scheduling. Pay attention: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- LCL Means that means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Cost effective for shipments between 1,5 m3 – 14 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, POL, HMM, ZIM.
Other types of containers and customization
There exist a lot of box-types for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, flour, coffee or cocoa or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Liverpool (GBLIV), port of Barcelona (ESBCN), Tacoma (USTIW) harbor and terminal Basel (CHBSL).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of freight: What do you want to ship?
Importing load by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Paramaribo (SRPBM) has a lot of pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, very safe and secure and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, containerized, break bulk, dry bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, petroleum, kerosene, hydrogen, chemicals, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like coils, plates, cement, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: items like toys, sports equipment, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques and fashion, drinks, furniture, machines, shoes.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Paramaribo lasts about 24 days. The distance to be covered is about 5700 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 10556 km. When you send something by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The exact shipping time has several factors: condition of the hull, the sea conditions and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Paramaribo (Suriname) are slightly above average. The total cost depends on important aspects like container size, shipping route and conditions. Please contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Paramaribo, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Suriname or view the website of the port/government (www.gov.sr).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) means the supplier to pay for the delivery of the freight until all cargo is on the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).