Container shipping Rotterdam to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT)? Sea freight is very practical: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is efficient and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container by sea with liquids or semi-finished goods can be done via e.g. Global Feeder Shipping LLC. They can get you many different types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between full containers (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders you will get dedicated information for international transport Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES SCT). You will find inside-information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Mail us with your needs and receive a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, trustworthy and inexpensive way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is excellent for worldwide relocations and the transit of break bulk or cars.
- The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is an important hub in Spain.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your cargo is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES SCT), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the destination harbor. You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below you can read different kind of info about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Country of destination | Spain |
| Port Code | ESSCT |
| Transit Time | +/- 7 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | Avda Francisco de la Roche 47, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| presidencia@puertosdetenerife.org | |
| Website | www.puertosdetenerife.org/ |
| Phone | 922605465 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Cargo details
Enter the origin of shipment and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) full containers or a partial filled container (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the container
Firstly, make sure the freight is packed securely. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs document
If you are going to transport goods to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT), you need to share special export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing declaration, commercial invoice. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that everything is ready to ship.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Much chosen incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use sea freight tracking to check where your freight is at this moment. You can check easily when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife – (ES SCT) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is highly recommended to book the right container for your cargo. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20-ft, 40-ft) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. Below you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You can also click through to our page about Insulated Containers.
Information and benefits of 20 ft container
20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly used size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which results in lower shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and removals. What you might not know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.100 kg.
Explanation about a 40 foot container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ version. You have more height at your disposal. Very suitable for high products.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.100 kg.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT) and Hamburg to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT).
- The meaning of FCL is: you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, ONE.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many benefits like: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Important: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The cost of LCL is based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 3,5 m3 – 13,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, POL, ZIM, Evergreen, Yang Ming.
Other types of containers and customization
You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, grain, flour, or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Boston (USBOS), port of Luanda (AOLAD), Pointe Noire (CGPNR) harbor and terminal Klang West (MYPKG).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Kind of cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Importing cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ESSCT) has a lot of pluses: low prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and eco-friendly. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, diesel, chemicals, biofuels, gasoline, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sugar, plates, lumber, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: freight like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys, electronic goods and drinks, food, furniture, machines, fashion.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Santa Cruz de Tenerife takes on average 7 days. The total distance is about 1700 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 3148 km. When you send something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The precise shipping time depends on vessel speed, the sea conditions and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various parts such as type of goods transported, transit time and other costs like stacking and siting. Please contact us for a quote for your transport.
When you send goods to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses. For more substantive information and tips please contact the customs of Spain or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.puertosdetenerife.org/).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party takes care of all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the port of origin. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller takes care of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).