Container shipping Rotterdam to Tampico
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and it has live tracking. Shipping a container with sea freight such as ro-ro or factory parts can be done via e.g. CMA CGM. You can book various types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our experts we offer practical information regarding international transport Tampico (MX TAM). We offer comprehensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a practical step-by-step plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, safe and cost-effective way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is suitable for international movings and exporting liquids or personal effects.
- The Port of Tampico offers excellent transit options in Mexico.
- The range of containers includes: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your goods are stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin Tampico (MX TAM), and will be shipped overseas to the terminal at the destination harbor. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the attached table 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 Tampico |
| Country of destination | Mexico |
| Port Code | MXTAM |
| Transportation time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Office address | Edificio API Tampico S/N Recinto Portuario, Zona Centro Tampico, Tampico C.P. 89000, Mexico |
| acamarillo@puertodetampico.com.mx | |
| Website | www.puertodetampico.com.mx/ |
| Phone number | 8332124660 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Tampico
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you prefer a complete full container (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
To start with, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs document
If you are going to transport goods to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM), you should organize special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing declaration, certificates of origin, packing list, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document that is completed by a carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and duty related matters. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your shipment
Use the track and trace service to see where your shipping is right now. You can see 24/7 when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a container that suits your cargo
You want to ship a container from port of Tampico – (MX TAM) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is highly recommended to rent a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. Below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular products. You can also click through to our page about Incoterms.
Important specifications of the 20ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known as dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal effects and movings. Nice to know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Specifications of a 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. What you may not know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ deal. You’ve got just a little extra height. Very suitable for high products.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The format is almost always the same: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 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 goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, it is best to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, less potential for damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. You have to pay attention to a few things: you need large volume to be viable and unloading can be a hassle. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM) or Hamburg to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM).
- The meaning of FCL is: an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, a shared container can be used. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The meaning of LCL is: shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many benefits like: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Disclaimer: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. The total shipping costs are related to the volume and weight of the packages.
- With LCL transport, you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3 m3 – 13 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, POL, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ZIM.
Other special types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most common type is the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for oils or chemicals, grain, flour, or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in Poti (GEPTI), port of Bugo (PHBUG), Rio Grande (BRRIG) harbor and terminal Puerto Barrios (GTPBR).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Main types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping load by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Tampico (MXTAM) has a lot of pluses: it is economical, it is effective for large quantities of goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- 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): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum, biofuels, gasoline, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and lumber, sand, cement, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: freight like clothes, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, art and antiques, toys and food, drinks, fashion, furniture, shoes.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Tampico takes approximately 26 days. The total distance is approximately 6200 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 11482 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. 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: the speed of the boat, sea weather condition and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Tampico (Mexico) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by a number of factors like cargo volume and weight, shipping time and pickup charges and Fill in the request form for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are sending goods to Tampico, then customs clearance is an important step. You will need the following documentation: Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Commercial Invoice. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Mexico or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.puertodetampico.com.mx/).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party pays for the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination specified by the buyer. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).