Container shipping Rotterdam to Port Hawkesbury
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Rotterdam to Hawkesbury (CAPHW)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is great for bulk goods and it has live tracking. Transporting containers with freight like roll on/roll off or furniture is easy with shippinglines like COSCO. Shipping lines offer various types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) full containers and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport specialists we provide you with up-to-date information regarding international transport Port Hawkesbury (CA PHW). We provide practical information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. On this website you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Contact u directly and get a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, secure and cheap way to export or import international containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide removals and exporting liquid bulk or cars.
- The Port of Port Hawkesbury is a popular port in Canada.
- The range of containers includes: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Hawkesbury (CAPHW) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your personal stuff is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company have a special container prepared. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Port Hawkesbury (CA PHW), and will be shipped over the sea to the agent at the arrival harbour. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the list below we share important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Port Hawkesbury |
| Country of destination | Canada |
| Port Code | CAPHW |
| Transit Time | +/- 14 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | P.O. Box 238, 428 Main Street, Mulgrave, NS B0E 2G0, Canada |
| timgilfoy@straitsuperport.com | |
| Website | www.straitsuperport.com/ |
| Telephone number | 902-747-2410 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Port Hawkesbury
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of departure and the port of destination. Decide if you will ship a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can choose from a small or large container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Cargo preparations
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To limit damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Common Export Documents
When exporting goods to Hawkesbury (CAPHW), you should organize required export documents (to the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for, for example, transport, insurance and duty related matters. Widely used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your shipping is right now. They will send you a mail when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Hawkesbury (CAPHW) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select the container that suits the freight
Would you like to ship a container from port of Port Hawkesbury – (CA PHW) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. Below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. You can also click through to our page about Paintings transport.
Explanation of the 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and removals. What you might not know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.100 kg.
Advantages of a 40 FT container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ version. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal for tall items.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then a full container is often worth it. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. This has multiple advantages: faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: the transshipment is more complex and there is only limited availability. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Hawkesbury (CAPHW) and Hamburg to Hawkesbury (CAPHW).
- The concept of FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, MSC.
Information about LCL containers
If a large full container is unnecessary, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You benefit from many advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Watch out: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then you better go for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- LCL means that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 1,5 m3 – 14,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. POL, ZIM, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.
Alternative container types
There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very expensive items. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also read more information about shipments to Blair (INIXZ), port of Brest (FRBES), Zanzibar (TZZNZ) harbor and terminal Bangkok Modern Terminal (THBMT).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of cargo: what are you going to transport?
Shipping goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Port Hawkesbury (CAPHW) have all kinds of advantages: it is economical, it is great for transporting bulky goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: dry bulk, neo bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, petroleum, kerosene, gasoline, hydrogen, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and coils, sugar, lumber, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: freight like toys, electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy or drinks, fashion, food, shoes, machines.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Port Hawkesbury takes about 14 days. The total distance is approximately 3400 nautical miles. Converted that is 6297 km. When you have booked a sea freight you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Port Hawkesbury (Canada) are relatively expensive. The total cost depends on various parts such as container size, transit time and supply and demand. Feel free to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When transporting goods to Port Hawkesbury, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Packing List. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of Canada or take a look at the website (www.straitsuperport.com/).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller arranges the costs of transporting the cargo to the required port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).