Container shipping Rotterdam to Puerto Deseado
You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD)? Sea freight is very useful: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is efficient and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a container by sea with ro-ro or machinery can be arranged by shipping companies such as Unifeeder. There are and a wide range of container types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: Full Container Load (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via this website you will get accurate information regarding international transport Puerto Deseado (AR PUD). We offer up-to-date information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and receive a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, secure and relatively cheap way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide relocations and exporting refrigerated cargo or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Puerto Deseado is one of the most important ports in Argentina.
- The range of containers includes: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your articles are put on a container with pellets. The intermediary (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Puerto Deseado (AR PUD), and will be shipped over the ocean to the consignee at the arrival port. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below we share important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Puerto Deseado |
| Country of destination | Argentina |
| Port Code | ARPUD |
| Transport Time | +/- 34 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Port address | Zona Portuaria S/N, Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz 9050, Argentina |
| pdeseado@pdeseado.com.ar | |
| Website | www.scruz.gov.ar/puertos |
| Telephone number | 540297-4872234 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Puerto Deseado
- Freight Details
Enter the departing port and the POD. Choose how you want to transport: full containers (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also select container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Pack you load
To begin, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you ship goods to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD), you must send relevant export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing list, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document signed by the carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Find your incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who will pay for things like export/import documents, insurances and transport. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your cargo is right now. You can see 24/7 when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading, has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Puerto Deseado (ARPUD) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Puerto Deseado – (AR PUD) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the section below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular boxes. You can also click through to our page about Insurance Certificate or Policy.
Explanation about a twenty foot container
20 FT containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are relatively easy to ship, that means they are quite cheap. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items or international movings. Good to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Specifications of a forty foot container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Finally, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ deal. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are standard: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.700 kg.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The advantages are great: faster transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and less convenient delivery options. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD) or Hamburg to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD).
- FCL means that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The meaning of LCL is: you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you pay only for the volume you need, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The meaning of LCL is: you reserve space in a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 and 16 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, POL, Evergreen, Yang Ming.
Special containers for special freight
You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, flour, coffee or cocoa or very exclusive stuff. Our expert has laid out a list below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Palembang (IDPLM), port of Gunsan (KRKUV), Incheon (KRICH) harbor and terminal Bridgetown (BBBGI).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing load by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD) has lots of advantages: it is very efficient, high sea vessel load capacity and very flexible. Popular types of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: liquid bulk, dry bulk, containerized, break bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, diesel, chemicals, hydrogen, kerosene, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also salt, lumber, sugar, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: goods like art and antiques, sports equipment, toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy or furniture, shoes, fashion, machines, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Puerto Deseado takes approximately 34 days. The total distance is about 8100 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 15001 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time is subject to draft and speed, weather conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Puerto Deseado (Argentina) are slightly above average. The total costs are determined by various factors such as cargo volume and weight, shipping time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Fill in the application form for a price proposal and transit times.
When transporting goods to Puerto Deseado, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Argentina or check the official website for more info (www.scruz.gov.ar/puertos).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter takes care of the transportation to the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).