Container shipping Rotterdam to Barranquilla
You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Barranquilla (COBAQ)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s transparant and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Ship a container overseas with roll on/roll off or furniture is very easy with e.g. Hapag-Lloyd. They can get you a lot of container-types. An important distinction is a full container for yourself (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport agents you will find accurate information for international transport Barranquilla (CO BAQ). We provide you with inside-information about the different types of sea containers. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Send you shipping details and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, staunch and cost-effective way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Compared to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is perfect for worldwide removals and importing gas-based fuels or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Barranquilla is a popular port in Colombia.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Insulated, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Barranquilla (COBAQ) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your goods are stored in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Barranquilla (CO BAQ), and will be shipped over the sea to the terminal at the destination harbor. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below we provide you with details about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Barranquilla |
| Country of destination | Colombia |
| Port Code | COBAQ |
| Transport Time | +/- 27 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Port address | Carrera 38 Calle 1, Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia |
| servicioalcliente@sprb.com.co | |
| Website | www.sprb.com.co/ |
| Phone number | (575)3716200 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Barranquilla
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Decide how you want to export: Full Container Load (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid nasty accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you ship cargo to Barranquilla (COBAQ), please pay attention to the necessary special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing declaration, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm shows who will pay for things like the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Widely used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use sea freight tracking to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can see exactly when the freight has been registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Barranquilla (COBAQ) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
You are going to ship a container from port of Barranquilla – (CO BAQ) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to rent a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the paragraph below you will find useful information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You can also click directly to information about Palletwide Containers.
Important specifications of the 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common container worldwide. It’s a very common and efficient size, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of furniture or international movings. What you might not know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- The most commonly used box for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.900 kg.
Explanation about a 40 FT container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Also, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.500 kg.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then a full container is often worth it. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. This has multiple advantages: faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and less convenient delivery options. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Barranquilla (COBAQ) and Hamburg to Barranquilla (COBAQ).
- The goal of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk.
Information about LCL containers
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and it is more flexible during peak-times. Disclaimer: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total shipping costs are related to shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The idea of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 1,5 m3 and 13 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, ZIM, POL, Evergreen, Wan Hai.
Information about other types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for oils, vegetables and fruit or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Rouen (FRURO), port of Catania (ITCTA), Matadi (CDMAT) harbor and terminal Lobito (AOLOB).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of freight: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Barranquilla (COBAQ) has lots of advantages: low maintenance cost, very safe and secure and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, containerized, break bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, chemicals, hydrogen, gasoline, petroleum, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like cement, plates, rods, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: load like clothes, sports equipment, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques or shoes, food, furniture, drinks, machines.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Barranquilla takes around 27 days. The total distance is approx. 6400 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 11853 km. When you have booked a sea freight you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull, the sea conditions and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Barranquilla (Colombia) are relatively expensive. The total cost depends on a number of factors like container size, the total distance to the delivery destination and supply and demand. We invite you to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Barranquilla, then the customs clearance will also pass. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Commercial Invoice. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Colombia or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.sprb.com.co/).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter bears responsibility for covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the required port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).