Container shipping Rotterdam to Mazatlan
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Puerto de Mazatlan (MXMZT)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is efficient and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container overseas with liquids or cars can be arranged by shipping companies such as CMA CGM. You can choose from many different types of shipping containers. An important distinction is full containers (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our experts you will receive helpful information with a view to international transport Mazatlan (MX MZT). We provide extensive information about the various sea container types. For this we offer a export plan in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and receive a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, trouble-free and affordable way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is excellent for international movings and importing refrigerated cargo or cars.
- The Port of Mazatlan is one of the biggest ports of Mexico.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Puerto de Mazatlan (MXMZT) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your material is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder company will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Mazatlan (MX MZT), and will be shipped by ocean to the addressee at the destination harbor. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below you will find important information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Mazatlan |
| Country of destination | Mexico |
| Port Code | MXMZT |
| Transportation time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Local address | Interior recinto fiscal S/N, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico |
| E-mail address | apimaz@apimazatlan.com.mx |
| Website | www.apimazatlan.com.mx/ |
| Phone | 669982-30-19 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Mazatlan
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD. Choose if you want to ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Cargo preparations
To begin, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you import goods from Puerto de Mazatlan (MXMZT), please pay attention to the necessary relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract that is completed by a carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The agreed Incoterm determines how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and duty related matters. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track your cargo
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Puerto de Mazatlan (MXMZT) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container
You want to ship a container from port of Mazatlan – (MX MZT) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20-ft, 40-ft) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the next section you will find useful information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You may also like: Rail Freight.
What you need to know about the 20 foot container
20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and international movings. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is often used for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.400 kg.
What you need to know about the forty foot container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ box. You’ve got just a little extra height. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.200 kg.
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(FCL) Full Container
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. This has multiple advantages: faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and the rates are more favorable. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and the financial risk is much greater. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Puerto de Mazatlan (MXMZT) and Hamburg to Puerto de Mazatlan (MXMZT).
- The idea of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM.
Information about LCL containers
If you do not need a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is more flexible during peak-times. Pay attention: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- With LCL transport, your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 3,5 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Evergreen, Wan Hai, HMM, ZIM.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very varied for international cargo shipping. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or very expensive items. You can read more about it below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Belfast (GBBEL), port of Pozzallo (ITPZL), Cochin (INCOK) harbor and terminal Gwangyang (KRKAN).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- 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: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Exporting load by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Mazatlan (MXMZT) is very popular because of attractive rates, it is great for transporting bulky goods and minimal restrictions. Relevant ocean cargo categories shipped via sea routes are: containerized, break bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, gasoline, diesel, hydrogen, kerosene, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like cement, sugar, rods, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, toys, electronic goods, art and antiques, sports equipment & food, shoes, machines, fashion, drinks.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Mazatlan takes about 26 days. The distance to be covered is about 6200 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 11482 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. 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 direction and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Mazatlan (Mexico) are relatively expensive. The final invoice amount is determined by important aspects like the size of the container, the total distance to the delivery destination and local handling fees. Fill in the request form for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you are exporting goods to Mazatlan, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit. For more information, please contact the customs of Mexico or take a look at the website (www.apimazatlan.com.mx/).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller bears responsibility for the transportation to the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller has the responsibility for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).