Container shipping Rotterdam to Mejillones
Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Mejillones (CLMJS)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is great for bulk goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Ship a container overseas with roll on/roll off or cars is easy with shippinglines like Evergreen Marine Corporation. When you are exporting, you can choose from different types of containers. You have to choose between full containers (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders we provide you with dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Mejillones (CL MJS). We offer extensive information about the different types of containers. Besides this we share a export plan in 5 steps. Send you shipping details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a good, secure and inexpensive way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare this to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is excellent for worldwide removals and the transit of container cargo or personal effects.
- The Port of Mejillones is a frequently chosen port in Chile.
- Containers that are often transported are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Mejillones (CLMJS) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your material is stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departing port Mejillones (CL MJS), and will be shipped by sea to the terminal at the POD. They offer solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below we offer useful information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Mejillones |
| Country of destination | Chile |
| Port Code | CLMJS |
| Transit Time | +/- 38 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Port address | Av. Longitudinal 5500, Puerto Angamos, 2 piso, Mejillones, Chile |
| contacto@mejillones.com | |
| Website | www.mejillones.com |
| Phone number | 56-55357060 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Mejillones
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the port of destination. Determine the desired transport method: FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Loading and labeling the freight
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you import cargo from Mejillones (CLMJS), you will have to provide relevant export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document signed by the carrier to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are important to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The agreed Incoterm determines how much responsibility you have for insurance, transport and all documents. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track your shipment
Use container track and trace to see where your freight is at this moment. You will get a notification when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading (POL), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Mejillones (CLMJS) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): choose container
You need to ship a container from port of Mejillones – (CL MJS) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? The first step is to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the next chapter we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. Also click further for information about Cargo Security.
Explanation of the 20ft container
20 ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most popular container size. They are very efficient, that means they are quite cheap. Widely used for transporting personal effects and removals. What you might not know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.600 kilogram.
What you need to know about the 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Finally, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The format is universal: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The benefits are great: efficient transit time, limited damage risk and and it is cheaper per unit. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and insurance is extra important. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Mejillones (CLMJS) or Hamburg to Mejillones (CLMJS).
- The idea of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you can save on inventory costs and more options during peak shipping season. Worth mentioning: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The premise of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3,5 m3 & 14 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen, POL, HMM.
Other special types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Split (HRSPU), port of Portland (USPDX), Lome (TGLFW) harbor and terminal Portland (USPWM).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- 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: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Exporting cargo by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Mejillones (CLMJS) have all kinds of advantages: low tariffs, best for Bulky Goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, dry bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, petroleum, kerosene, chemicals, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, salt, lumber, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: products like medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, electronic goods, art and antiques, clothes & shoes, drinks, furniture, fashion, machines.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Mejillones takes about 38 days. The total distance is approx. 9300 nautical miles (M). That is about 17224 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: vessel speed, wind force and wind direction and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Mejillones (Chile) are relatively expensive. The total cost is subject to various components as type of container, transit time and conditions. Message us for a quote for your transport.
When transporting goods to Mejillones, then you should also think about customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Chile or view the website of the port/government (www.mejillones.com).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party bears responsibility for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for all expenses the freight until all cargo is on the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).