Container shipping Rotterdam to Paita

Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Paita (PEPAI)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s transparant and it is safe. Shipping a container with sea freight such as liquid bulk or vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Freight forwarders offer and a wide range of container types. An important distinction is full containers (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our portal we give dedicated information with a view to international transport Paita (PE PAI). We get you up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You will also find a 5 step export plan. Provide us with your transport details and we will prepare a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and inexpensive way to ship high volume products.
Advantages compared to air freight: it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight is great for international movings and carrying food or cars and other vehicles.
The Port of Paita is one of the biggest ports of Peru.
Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Paita (PEPAI) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your material is packed in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will book a container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Paita (PE PAI), and will be shipped by ocean to the agent at the POD. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below we share facts about the port of destination.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Paita
Country of destination	Peru
Port Code	PEPAI
Transit Time	+/- 35 days
Shipping costs	$$$
Local address	Av. Contralmirante Raygada 110, Callao, Peru
Mail	info@enapu.com.pe
Website	www.enapu.com.pe
Phone	51 1 429-9210

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Paita

Select shipment details
Enter the departing port and destination of shipment. Decide if you will ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Loading and labeling the freight
Primarily, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
Customs Documentation for Exporters
When exporting goods to Paita (PEPAI), you should think about up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant for traders to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your cargo is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Paita (PEPAI) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type

You are going to ship a container from port of Paita – (PE PAI) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to find the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Paita, Colán, Vichayal, La Huaca, Tamarindo, La Arena, Marcavelica, Sullana, Catacaos, Vice, La Unión, Salitral, Piura, Bernal, Talara, Querecotillo, Sechura, Tambo Grande, El Alto, La Brea. In the next section you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Our specialists also provide details about LCL Shipping.

Explanation of the 20 ft container

Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are quite easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Widely used for transporting household goods and removals. Some extra info: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods overseas.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.900 kg.

Details of a 40 ft container

A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Good to know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ choice. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Stuff can be stacked high.

Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
The dimensions are standard: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
Maximum load is about +/- 28.000 kilogram.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The advantages are great: quick transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and it is hard to book during peak season. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Paita (PEPAI) and Hamburg to Paita (PEPAI).

What we mean by FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.

Use a Less than container (LCL)

If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. What we mean by LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Pay attention: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then you better go for FCL. The cost of LCL is based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

The premise of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
A good solution for shipping volumes between 4 m3 & 15 m3.
Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, POL, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.

Other container types for special loads

The range of boxes is very varied for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, wheat, barley and cocoa or very expensive items. We explain everything below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Saint John Port (CASJB), port of King Abdullah (SAKAC), Khalifa (AEKHL) harbor and terminal Montreal (CAMTR).

Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.

Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?

Transporting stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Paita (PEPAI) is very popular because of low tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and very flexible. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, break bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.

Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, kerosene, biofuels, diesel, hydrogen, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, sugar, sand, salt.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
Retail & other: goods like toys, clothes, sports equipment, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy or shoes, fashion, food, furniture, drinks.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

What is the transit time from Rotterdam to Paita?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Paita takes about 35 days. The total distance is about 8400 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 15557 km. When you have booked a sea freight you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time is subject to draft and speed, sea weather condition and maintenance.

What are the average costs of shipping a container to Paita (PEPAI)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Paita (Peru) are slightly above average. The total costs are determined by various ingredients such as type of goods transported, period of the year and local handling fees. Fill in the application form for a quote for your transport.

What documents do you need for customs?

When sending goods to Paita, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin. For more detailed information please contact the customs of Peru or check the official website for more info (www.enapu.com.pe).

What incoterm should I use for shipping?

Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party takes care of transportation and insurance to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).