Container shipping Rotterdam to Georgetown

You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Georgetown (GYGEO)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like breakbulk or cars is easy with shippinglines like Zim Integrated Shipping Services. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our portal we give helpful information with a view to international transport Georgetown (GY GEO). We share comprehensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Contact u directly and we get you a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.

Ocean shipping is a professional, safe and cost-effective way to transport bulk containers.
When you compare it with air shipments, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
Sea freight is recommended for international removals and the transit of refrigerated cargo or furniture.
The Port of Georgetown is a popular port in Guyana.
Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Georgetown (GYGEO) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your products are packed in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departing port Georgetown (GY GEO), and will be shipped by ocean to the consignee at the destination harbor. There are different kind of options: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table we provide you with details about the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Georgetown
Country of destination	Guyana
Port Code	GYGEO
Transportation time	+/- 25 days
Shipping prices	$$$$
Local address	5 – 9 Lombard Street, Georgetown, Guyana
E-mail	guyana@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.gnsc.com/
Phone number	592-226-1732

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Georgetown

Enter freight details
Enter the departure port and the arrival harbour. Determine the desired transport method: FCL (Full Container Load) or a shared container (LCL). Also select container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Prepare your package
To start with, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
Documents Required for Exporting
If you want to send cargo to Georgetown (GYGEO), you need to share relevant export documents (on behalf of national customs): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing list, packing declaration, bill of lading. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract issued by the carrier or agent to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who takes care of, among other things, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Track your cargo
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your shipping is right now. You can check the status when the ship is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Georgetown (GYGEO) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container

You want to ship a container from port of Georgetown – (GY GEO) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to ask an appropriate container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the box below you will find useful information about the most popular container types. You can also click directly to information about Shipping containers for sale.

Explanation about a twenty foot container

20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of household goods or international removals. Nice to know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.

This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo by sea.
The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.400 kg.

Important specifications of the 40ft container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo by sea. Also, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ variant. Thereby you have a little more height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

Perfect for larger shipments.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.200 kg.

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FCL: Full Container

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. The benefits are great: efficient transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Georgetown (GYGEO) and Hamburg to Georgetown (GYGEO).

The goal of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
Load directly from factory or storage.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM.

Less than container (LCL)

When you have too little goods to fill a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can save money on smaller shipments, storage and insurance is advantageous and easy time-management and scheduling. Disclaimer: if you can fill more than half of a container, then you better go for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.

The premise of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 4 m3 and 15 m3.
Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
Available at: e.g. HMM, POL, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Wan Hai.

What other types of containers are there

There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or other special goods. You can read more about it below. You can also check more information about shipping to Klang West (MYPKG), port of Copenhagen (DKCPH), Kingston (JMKIN) harbor and terminal Tarragona (ESTAR).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
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 for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.

Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.

Load types: what are you going to transport?

Transporting cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Georgetown (GYGEO) has a lot of pluses: attractive rates, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories imported via sea shipping includes: break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we tell you everything about it.

Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, petroleum, hydrogen, biofuels, gasoline, diesel.
Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also salt, coils, sugar, rods.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: load like sports equipment, toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods and fashion, shoes, drinks, food, furniture.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

How long does it take for a container ship to go from Rotterdam to Georgetown?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Georgetown takes about 25 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 5900 nautical miles (M). Converted that is 10927 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you have to pay close attention to 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. The exact shipping time depends on the boat speed, wind force and direction and possible maintenance.

How expensive is shipping a container to Georgetown (GYGEO)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Georgetown (Guyana) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by a number of factors like type of goods transported, transit time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Send us a message for current rates and transit times.

What customs documents do i need?

When sending goods to Georgetown, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Commercial Invoice. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Guyana or take a look at the website (www.gnsc.com/).

What is the best Incoterm for my shipment?

The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party is responsible for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).