Container shipping Rotterdam to Leixoes
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Leixoes (PTLEI)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is economical and it is trustworthy. Ship a container overseas with break bulk or cars and other vehicles can be facilitated by shippinglines like Pacific International Lines. You can book many different sizes and types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between Full Container Load (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport specialists we offer dedicated information regarding international transport Leixoes (PT LEI). You will find inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, sure and inexpensive way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is ideal for international movings and shipping liquid bulk or bikes.
- The Port of Leixoes is one of the most important ports in Portugal.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Leixoes (PTLEI) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your goods are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Leixoes (PT LEI), and will be shipped by ocean to the consignee at the arrival harbour. They provide you options like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the list 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 Leixoes |
| Country of destination | Portugal |
| Port Code | PTLEI |
| Transit Time | +/- 5 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | Avenida da Liberdade 4451-851 Leca da Palmeira Leixoes 3004 Portugal |
| correio@apdl.pt | |
| Website | www.apdl.pt |
| Phone | (351)229990700 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Leixoes
- Shipment details
Enter the departure port and the destination harbor. Choose if you want to ship full containers (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Loading the freight
Firstly, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Export documents
When you transport goods to Leixoes (PTLEI), you must send required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing list, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document signed by the carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines who bears responsibility for e.g. transit, insurance and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use the track and trace service to see where your shipping is right now. They will send you a mail when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Leixoes (PTLEI) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container
You want to ship a container from port of Leixoes – (PT LEI) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to book the right container for your cargo. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM, Evergreen, K Line, MSC, NYK, ZIM. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Leça da Palmeira, Matosinhos, Guifões, Santa Cruz do Bispo, Senhora da Hora, Lavra, Canidelo, Leça do Bailio, Porto, São Mamede de Infesta, Maia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Gemunde, Milheirós, Águas Santas, Pedrouços, Anta, Nogueira, Oliveira do Douro, Vilar do Paraíso. In the box below we put everything together and offer information about the most common sizes and types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Paintings transport.
Explanation about a 20ft container
20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are relatively easy to ship, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items or international 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.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.800 kg.
Explanation of the 40 FT container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Finally, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ version. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- It has the following dimensions: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then you better book an exclusive private 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: quick transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and less convenient delivery options. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Leixoes (PTLEI) and Hamburg to Leixoes (PTLEI).
- What we mean by FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
With a small freight, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it is more flexible during peak-times. Disclaimer: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 & 15,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, HMM, POL, Wan Hai.
Alternative container types
The range of boxes is very varied for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are also special possibilities for oil or petroleum, grain, flour, or very expensive items. We explain everything below. Also check other destinations such as Takoradi (GHTKD), port of Itajai (BRITJ), Bizerte (TNBIZ) harbor and terminal Oran (DZORN).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Cargo types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Leixoes (PTLEI) is very popular because of low prices, high sea vessel load capacity and very flexible. The most important ocean cargo transported by sea include: neo bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, containerized. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, petroleum, diesel, biofuels, kerosene, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like rods, cement, lumber, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: products like medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques, sports equipment, toys + shoes, food, furniture, fashion, machines.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Leixoes takes approx 5 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 1200 nautical miles (nmi). Converted that is 2222 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull, weather conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Leixoes (Portugal) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various features such as type of goods transported, the total distance to the delivery destination and freight forwarder handling fees. Request a quote without obligation for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to Leixoes, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate. For more detailed information please contact the customs of Portugal or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.apdl.pt).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party takes care of covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).