Container shipping Rotterdam to Houston
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Rotterdam to HOUSTON (USHOU)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is flexible and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container overseas with dry bulk or personal goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as Shandong International Transportation Corporation. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. An important point of attention is Full Container Load (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our portal you will find dedicated information regarding international transport HOUSTON (US HOU). We get you practical information about the different types of containers. Besides this we share a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and get a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, secure and low cost-way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide relocations and transporting food or personal goods.
- The Port of Houston is an important hub in United States.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to HOUSTON (USHOU) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your material is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will reserve a container for you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) HOUSTON (US HOU), and will be shipped by sea to the terminal at the POD. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the schedule below you will find some basic data of the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Houston |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USHOU |
| Transportation time | +/- 28 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Office address | 111 East Loop North (77029) P.O. Box 2562 (77252-2562) Houston, TX 77252-2562 United States |
| united-states@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.portofhouston.com |
| Telephone number | 713-670-2400 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Houston
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) full containers or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the dimensions of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Primarily, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To limit damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport goods to HOUSTON (USHOU), please pay attention to the necessary required export documents (for correct national customs papers): export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing list, packing declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Find your incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who will pay for things like transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use cargo tracking to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can see exactly when the vessel is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from HOUSTON (USHOU) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
You are going to ship a container from port of Houston – (US HOU) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is highly recommended to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are APL, China Shipping, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Houston, Jacinto City, Galena Park, West University Place, Bellaire, South Houston, Pasadena, Cloverleaf, Aldine, Deer Park, Pearland, Channelview, Missouri City, Stafford, Friendswood, Humble, Webster, Atascocita, La Porte, Sugar Land. In the next section we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Also click further for information about Certificate of Origin.
What you need to know about the twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are quite easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and removals. Nice to know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.800 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 ft container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. It is especially intended for shipping large quantities of goods. In conclusion, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ deal. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Stuff can be stacked high.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.300 kg.
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FCL: Full Container
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many advantages to it: It allows for a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you pay lower price per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transshipment is more complex and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to HOUSTON (USHOU) or Hamburg to HOUSTON (USHOU).
- The meaning of FCL is: the container only holds your cargo.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL means that you share space with others. There are multiple advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and lower sourcing risk. Notable: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- LCL Means that means that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 4 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, HMM, ZIM, Evergreen.
Alternative container types
There are many different types of boxes available for ocean transport. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are also special possibilities for oils or chemicals, flour, coffee or cocoa or very expensive items. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also check more information about shipping to Talcahuano (CLTAL), port of Palembang (IDPLM), Plymouth (GBPLY) harbor and terminal Bizerte (TNBIZ).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Cargo types: What do you want to ship?
Importing cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Houston (USHOU) is very popular because of attractive prices, best for Bulky Goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: break bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, dry bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- 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. chemicals, gasoline, biofuels, kerosene, hydrogen, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, sand, coils, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like sports equipment, clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys & machines, fashion, shoes, food, furniture.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Houston takes approx 28 days. The distance to be covered is about 6800 nautical miles. 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 12594 km. If you ship something by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the boat speed, weather conditions and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Houston (United States) are relatively expensive. The actual costs are determined by various ingredients such as container size, season and supply and demand. Fill out our form for a customised quote and extra info.
When shipping goods to HOUSTON, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents should be provided: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Packing List. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of United States or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.portofhouston.com).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter bears responsibility for delivering the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).