Container shipping Rotterdam to Auckland

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Auckland (NZAKL)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s transparant much more environmental friendly than air freight. Importing a container overseas with gas-based fuels or factory parts can be arranged by shipping companies such as Wan Hai Lines. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via containershippingservice.com you will find actual information for international transport Auckland (NZ AKL). We get you practical information about the various sea container types. You will also find a export plan in 5 steps. Provide us with your transport details and receive a quote with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a good, trustworthy and cost-effective way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
Compared to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
Sea freight is suitable for worldwide relocations and exporting liquids or consumer goods.
The Port of Auckland is one of the biggest ports of New Zealand.
Frequently used containers types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Insulated, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Auckland (NZAKL) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your goods are packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) sends the location details to you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin (POO) Auckland (NZ AKL), and will be shipped overseas to the terminal at the port of destination. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the next section we share facts about the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Auckland
Country of destination	New Zealand
Port Code	NZAKL
Transportation time	+/- 62 days
Shipping costs	$$
Local address	Ports of Auckland Building, Sunderland Street, Auckland, New Zealand
Mail	na@na.com
Website	www.govt.nz
Telephone number	006493660055

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Auckland

Details of your shipping
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival port. Determine the desired transport method: a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. You can also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Loading the freight
Firstly, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
Customs document
When exporting cargo to Auckland (NZAKL), you should think about various export documents (on behalf of national customs): commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, describing the correct state of goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows how much responsibility you have for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Track your cargo
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your container is at this moment. You can check the status when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading (POL), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.

Sea freight from Auckland (NZAKL) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container

Are you planning to ship a container from port of Auckland – (NZ AKL) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Auckland, North Shore, Waitakere, Muriwai Beach, Parakai, Bombay, Waiuku, Warkworth, Leigh, Wellsford, Coromandel, Te Kauwhata, Thames, Kaiwaka, Ngatea, Whitianga, Kerepehi, Maungaturoto, Tairua, Paeroa. In the box below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. Our specialists also provide details about Hard-Top Container.

Explanation of the 20 foot container

Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are relatively easy to ship, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of household goods and international movings. What you might not know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

The most commonly used box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.800 kilogram.

What you need to know about the 40 ft container

In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it very economical for shipping large volumes of cargo. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ edition. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal if you have high cargo.

Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
The format is universal: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.200 kg.

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Details about Full Container (FCL)

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, it is best to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: It allows for a faster transit time, less potential for damage and you pay lower price per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and the financial risk is much greater. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Auckland (NZAKL) and Hamburg to Auckland (NZAKL).

FCL means that you have the entire container space to yourself.
Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE.

Less than container (LCL)

If a large full container is unnecessary, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The idea of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. The advantages of this option include: you’re only charged for the space you are using, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Watch out: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping rates are based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3 m3 & 13 m3.
You only pay for the space you are using.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. HMM, ZIM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, POL.

Other types of containers and customization

There is a wide range of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are also special possibilities for liquid bulk, flowers, fruit or other special goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also check more information about shipping to Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU), port of Helsingborg (SEHEL), Ningbo (CNNBG) harbor and terminal Bergen (NOBGO).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
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: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.

Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.

Cargo types: What do you want to ship?

Transporting goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Auckland (NZAKL) has lots of advantages: attractive tariffs, very safe and secure and very flexible. The main categories of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.

Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline, biofuels, diesel, kerosene.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like sugar, plates, sand, coils.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
Retail & other: load like clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, toys, art and antiques + fashion, drinks, machines, food, furniture.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

What is the shipping time from Rotterdam to Auckland?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Auckland takes approx 62 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 14700 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 27224 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. 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: condition of the hull and the propeller, the sea conditions and maintenance.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to Auckland (NZAKL)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Auckland (New Zealand) are average. The total cost depends on a number of factors like cargo dimension, the total distance to the delivery destination and currency. We invite you to contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.

What customs documents are required for international shipping?

When sending goods to Auckland, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are important: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of New Zealand or check the official website for more info (www.govt.nz).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller covers the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).