Container shipping Rotterdam to Caucedo
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Rotterdam to Caucedo (DOCAU)? Sea freight is very useful: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and it is safe. Ship a container overseas with gas-based fuels or furniture can be outsourced to e.g. Evergreen Marine Corporation. They offer all kind of containers. There is made a difference between (FCL) full containers and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our experts we provide lots of practical information for the purpose of international transport Caucedo (DO CAU). We offer inside-information about the various sea container types. You can make use of our step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Contact u directly and receive a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, staunch and inexpensive way to export or import international containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international removals and the transportation of roll on/roll off or personal goods.
- The Port of Caucedo is a frequently chosen port in Dominican Republic.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Caucedo (DOCAU) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your personal stuff is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Caucedo (DO CAU), and will be shipped by ocean to the addressee at the destination harbor. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we offer useful information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Caucedo |
| Country of destination | Dominican Republic |
| Port Code | DOCAU |
| Transit Time | +/- 24 days |
| Shipping rates | $$ |
| Local address | Zona Franca Multimodal Caucedo Bldg. ADM. Suite 200, Punta Caucedo Boca Chica Dominican Republic |
| glen.hilton@dpworld.com | |
| Website | www.godominicanrepublic.com |
| Phone | 8093737300 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Caucedo
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin (POO) and destination of shipment. Also indicate whether you prefer (FCL) full containers or (LCL) and partial shipments. You can choose from a small or large container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Pack you load
First of all, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs document
When you import goods from Caucedo (DOCAU), you need to share required export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Choose Incoterm
An incoterm is a set of rules to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipping is right now. You can check the status when the load is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Caucedo (DOCAU) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): match your cargo with container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Caucedo – (DO CAU) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container specifications (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM. Major towns near the seaport are Quisqueya, Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís, Bayaguana, Bajos de Haina, Monte Plata, San Cristóbal, Hato Mayor, Sabana Grande de Boyá, Villa Altagracia, La Romana, El Seibo, Baní, Cotuí, Sánchez, San José de Ocoa, Samaná, Pimentel, Bonao, Higüey. In the paragraph below you will find useful information about the most popular products. Check also more information about Import.
What you need to know about the 20 ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and international removals. Keep in mind: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kilogram.
What you need to know about the forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. Also, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ box. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.500 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then you can book your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: faster transit time, limited damage risk and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and it is hard to book during peak season. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Caucedo (DOCAU) and Hamburg to Caucedo (DOCAU).
- The premise of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, ONE, Maersk.
(LCL) Less than container
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and lower sourcing risk. Pay attention: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- LCL means that you reserve space in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, HMM, Evergreen, ZIM.
Other container types for special loads
You can choose from many types of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, flour, coffee or cocoa or unique high value cargo. We explain everything below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Nassau (BSNAS), port of Port-au-Prince (HTPAP), Bremen (DEBRE) harbor and terminal London gateway (GBLGP).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- 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 basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Kind of cargo: What do you want to ship?
Exporting stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Caucedo (DOCAU) has a lot of pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and very flexible. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, containerized. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- 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. petroleum, gasoline, hydrogen, chemicals, diesel, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like cement, salt, lumber, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: freight like toys, clothes, sports equipment, art and antiques, electronic goods & fashion, shoes, food, furniture, machines.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Caucedo takes on average 24 days. The total distance is approximately 5700 nautical miles. Converted that is 10556 km. If you ship something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The exact shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, wind force and wind direction and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Caucedo (Dominican Republic) are average. The total cost is determined by various features such as cargo volume and weight, shipping time and freight forwarder handling fees. Message us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When shipping goods to Caucedo, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate. For more information, you can contact the customs of Dominican Republic or view the website of the port/government (www.godominicanrepublic.com).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of the transportation to the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).