Container shipping Rotterdam to Iquique
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Iquique (CLIQQ)? Sea freight is very useful: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a sea container with liquid bulk or semi-finished goods is easy with shippinglines like Sinokor Merchant Marine. They can get you a lot of container-types. Shipping lines offer the choice between Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders you will get practical information for the purpose of international transport Iquique (CL IQQ). You will find useful information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Send us your details and we get you a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, secure and affordable way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide movings and exporting liquids or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Iquique is an important logistics artery in Chile.
- Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Iquique (CLIQQ) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your cargo is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder sends the location details to you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of Iquique (CL IQQ), and will be shipped by ocean to the consignee at the arrival port. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you can read different kind of info about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Iquique |
| Country of destination | Chile |
| Port Code | CLIQQ |
| Transit Time | +/- 38 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Office address | Avenida Jorge Barrera #62, Iquique, Chile |
| epi@epi.cl | |
| Website | www.epi.cl/ |
| Phone | 5657400100 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Iquique
- Shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the port of destination. Specify your preference: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Packing the container
To start with, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport your goods to Iquique (CLIQQ), you will need required export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, packing declaration, bill of lading, packing list, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for, for example, export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use cargo tracking to check where your shipping is right now. They will send you a mail when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Iquique (CLIQQ) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): match your cargo with container type
You need to ship a container from port of Iquique – (CL IQQ) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Make sure you pick the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. Below we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We are happy to provide you with more information about Ventilated Container.
Information and benefits of 20 ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known as dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to stack on the vessel, so the transport costs are quite low. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items or international removals. Some extra info: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- One of the most rented boxes 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.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40 foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Finally, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are standard: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.400 kg.
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Details about Full Container (FCL)
When you need a lot of container space, then a full container is often worth it. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The benefits are great: faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it is cheaper per unit. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it is hard to book during peak season. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Iquique (CLIQQ) and Hamburg to Iquique (CLIQQ).
- The idea of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Maersk, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The meaning of LCL is: you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are multiple advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more options during peak shipping season. Notable: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The concept of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2 m3 and 14 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, POL, HMM, Evergreen.
What other types of containers are there
You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are innovative and special constructions for oils or chemicals, vegetables and fruit or unique high value cargo. We’ve explained it all below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Ensenada (MXESE), port of Bahia Blanca (ARBHI), Manila South Harbour (PHMNS) harbor and terminal Namibe (AOMSZ).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Freight types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping cargo by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Iquique (CLIQQ) has lots of advantages: low cost, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo transported by sea include: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, liquid bulk, containerized. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, gasoline, chemicals, biofuels, kerosene, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also plates, sugar, rods, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: freight like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, clothes, toys and machines, fashion, drinks, shoes, furniture.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Iquique takes around 38 days. The distance between the two ports is about 9300 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 17224 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the boat speed, sea weather condition and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Iquique (Chile) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by various components as type of goods transported, period of the year and local handling fees. Fill in the application form for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you are sending goods to Iquique, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, please contact the customs of Chile or check the official website for more info (www.epi.cl/).
Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party arranges the transportation to the named port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).