Container shipping Rotterdam to Santos
You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Santos (BRSSZ)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s transparant and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like container cargo or cars can be outsourced to e.g. Hapag-Lloyd. Freight forwarders offer different types of containers. A big difference is being made between a complete full container (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via this website we offer dedicated information regarding international transport Santos (BR SSZ). We offer comprehensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Provide us with your transport details and you will get a competitive quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, safe and affordable way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is recommended for international relocations and the transportation of ro-ro or machinery.
- The Port of Santos is an important hub in Brazil.
- You can choose from the following containers: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Insulated, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Santos (BRSSZ) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your products are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of Santos (BR SSZ), and will be shipped by ocean to the importer at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the next section you will find important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Santos |
| Country of destination | Brazil |
| Port Code | BRSSZ |
| Transit Time | +/- 25 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Port address | Companhia Docas do Estado de Sao Paulo (CODESP), Avenida Rodrigues Alves s/n, Santos, Sao Baulo 11015-900, Brazil |
| brazil@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.portodesantos.com |
| Phone | (13)3233-6565 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Santos
- Information about your freight
Enter the departing port and the arrival harbour. Choose if you want to ship a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Loading and labeling the freight
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To limit damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you want to send cargo to Santos (BRSSZ), please pay attention to the necessary up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a legal document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are important to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The chosen Incoterm decides who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and duty related matters. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use the track and trace service to see where your load is right now. You can see 24/7 when the load is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Santos (BRSSZ) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Santos – (BR SSZ) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Compare the options and book the right container for your cargo. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, ZIM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Santos, São Vicente, Guarujá, Praia Grande, Cubatão, Rio Grande da Serra, Ribeirão Pires, Mauá, São Bernardo do Campo, Mongaguá, Santo André, Diadema, Poá, Suzano, Ferraz de Vasconcelos, São Caetano do Sul, Moji das Cruzes, Biritiba-Mirim, Itaquaquecetuba, Embu-Guaçu. In the box below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most common sizes and types. You can also click through to our page about Documentary Credit.
What you need to know about the 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are very efficient, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and movings. Pro tip: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- The most commonly used box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.700 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large sea freight. In conclusion, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ edition. You’ve got just a little extra height. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.700 kg.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. This has multiple advantages: It allows for a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not efficient for small cargo types and you have higher inventory costs. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Santos (BRSSZ) and Hamburg to Santos (BRSSZ).
- The goal of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, MSC, Maersk.
Information about LCL containers
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you share space with others. You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and lower sourcing risk. Notable: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is a better choice. The total costs are calculated based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- LCL means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 3,5 m3 – 16,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, HMM, Yang Ming, POL.
Various other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are innovative and special constructions for liquid bulk, wheat, barley and cocoa or high class goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Also check other destinations such as Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM), port of Dammam (SADMM), Talcahuano (CLTAL) harbor and terminal A Coruna (ESLCG).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Transporting goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Santos (BRSSZ) has lots of advantages: it is very efficient, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, diesel, petroleum, gasoline, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and plates, rods, sand, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: load like art and antiques, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, toys & shoes, machines, fashion, drinks, food.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Santos lasts about 25 days. The distance between the two ports is about 5800 nautical miles (NM). This is roughly equivalent to 10742 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: displacement of the vessel, sea weather condition and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Santos (Brazil) are relatively expensive. The total cost is subject to various factors such as cargo dimension, shipping time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Send us a message for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When transporting goods to Santos, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Packing List. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Brazil or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.portodesantos.com).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter takes care of the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).