Container shipping Rotterdam to Lazaro Cardenas
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Puerto de Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC)? Sea freight is very practical: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s convenient and it is safe. Transporting a sea container with food or cars and other vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as Regional Container Lines. They can get you a lot of container-types. An important distinction is (FCL) Full Container Load and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will find dedicated information about international transport Lazaro Cardenas (MX LZC). We offer inside-information about the different types of sea containers. You will also find a step-by-step import plan. Mail us with your needs and we will send a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, staunch and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide relocations and shipping liquid bulk or bikes.
- The Port of Lazaro Cardenas is an important logistics artery in Mexico.
- Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Ventilated, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Puerto de Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your cargo is loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Lazaro Cardenas (MX LZC), and will be shipped by sea to the terminal at the arrival harbour. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the attached table we share important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Lazaro Cardenas |
| Country of destination | Mexico |
| Port Code | MXLZC |
| Transit Time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Local address | Prol. Av. Lazaro Cardenas No. 1, Colonia Centro, Ciudad Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan C.P. 60950, Mexico |
| mexico@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.apilac.com.mx/ |
| Phone number | 527535322064 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Lazaro Cardenas
- Freight Details
Enter the port of origin and the POD (port of destination). Determine your container terms: (FCL) full containers or a shared container (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Freight preparations
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Common Export Documents
When you import goods from Puerto de Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC), you will have to provide relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows who bears responsibility for e.g. insurance, transport and all documents. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your container is right now. You can see exactly when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Puerto de Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): match your cargo with container type
You want to ship a container from port of Lazaro Cardenas – (MX LZC) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Several major international shipping lines operate here. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the box below you will find useful information about the most common sizes and types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Air Freight.
What you need to know about the 20 foot container
20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common and available size. They are very efficient, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and international removals. Nice to know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.900 kg.
Explanation of the 40 ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. It is especially intended for shipping large cargo by sea. In conclusion, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ deal. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal for tall items.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.900 kg.
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(FCL) Full Container
When you need a lot of container space, then renting a full container is the most interesting. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. This has multiple advantages: ideal transit time, damage is lessened and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: the transshipment is more complex and you have higher inventory costs. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Puerto de Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) or Hamburg to Puerto de Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC).
- FCL Means that means that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, ONE.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
With a small freight, you can use be made of a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL means that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are multiple advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is more flexible during peak-times. Notable: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- LCL means that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 4 m3 and 13 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ZIM, POL.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very diverse for ocean transport. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are innovative and special constructions for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, flowers, fruit or other special goods. You can read more about it below. You can also check more information about shipping to Evyap (TREYP), port of Taranto (ITTAR), Kainan (JPKAI) harbor and terminal Grangemouth (GBGRG).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Importing load by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) has a lot of pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, there are lots of different shipping options and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. The main categories of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: containerized, liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, petroleum, diesel, gasoline, hydrogen, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also coils, lumber, sugar, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: goods like toys, electronic goods, clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy + furniture, fashion, food, machines, drinks.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Lazaro Cardenas takes around 26 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 6200 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 11482 km. If you choose transport by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull, weather conditions and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Lazaro Cardenas (Mexico) are relatively expensive. The total cost is determined by various components as the size of the container, the total distance to the delivery destination and exchange rates. Request a quote without obligation for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you are sending goods to Lazaro Cardenas, then there are some important customs clearance documents. You need to present the following documents: Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of Mexico or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.apilac.com.mx/).
Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).