Container shipping Rotterdam to San Antonio
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to San Antonio (CLSAI)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and it is safe. Importing a container overseas with roll on/roll off or furniture can be done via e.g. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). When you want to forward a container, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) full containers and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our experts we give helpful information regarding international transport San Antonio (CL SAI). You can read up-to-date information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Mail us with your needs and get a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, safe and cost-effective way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare this to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is a solution for international removals and shipping container cargo or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of San Antonio is an important logistics artery in Chile.
- The range of containers includes: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to San Antonio (CLSAI) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your products are packed tightly in a container. Your freight forwarder ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) San Antonio (CL SAI), and will be transported by sea to the customs at the arrival port. They can get you services like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table you will find important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of San Antonio |
| Country of destination | Chile |
| Port Code | CLSAI |
| Transportation time | +/- 38 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Port address | Alan Macowan, San Antonio 0245, Chile |
| E-mail address | chile@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.sanantonioport.com |
| Phone | 5635586000 |
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- Details of your shipping
Enter the departure port and the arrival port. Decide if you will ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Pack you load
First of all, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs document
When you import goods from San Antonio (CLSAI), you should think about required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a required document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines who bears responsibility for e.g. the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your load is right now. You can see in realtime when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from San Antonio (CLSAI) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): match your cargo with container type
You are going to ship a container from port of San Antonio – (CL SAI) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is crucial to pick the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different container specifications (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include APL, CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Maersk, MOL, MSC. Important towns around the port are San Antonio, Melipilla, El Monte, Valparaiso, Quilpue, Talagante, Villa Alemana, Vina del Mar, Penaflor, Limache, Lampa, Buin, San Bernardo, Paine, Quillota, Santiago, Calera, Graneros, Llaillay, Rancagua. In the section below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Check also more information about Get shipping quote.
Explanation of the 20 ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most versatile container type. It’s a very common and efficient size, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal stuff and international removals. Good to know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo by sea.
- 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: +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40 foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Moreover, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- It has the following dimensions: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.400 kg.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then a full container is often worth it. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many advantages to it: optimal transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and the rates are more favorable. Of course there are also downsides: it is expensive for small loads and less convenient delivery options. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to San Antonio (CLSAI) or Hamburg to San Antonio (CLSAI).
- FCL Means that means that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, ONE, Maersk.
LCL: Less than container
If a large full container is unnecessary, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and easy time-management and scheduling. Remark: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL cost is calculated by volume and weight.
- The premise of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, POL, HMM, Yang Ming, ZIM.
Other special types of containers
The range of boxes is very diverse for freight forwarding. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to A Coruna (ESLCG), port of Incheon (KRINC), Kandla (INIXY) harbor and terminal Alexandria (EGALY).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Kind of load: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to San Antonio (CLSAI) has a lot of pluses: low maintenance cost, very safe and secure and minimal restrictions. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: containerized, break bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. 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. chemicals, gasoline, petroleum, diesel, biofuels, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sand, lumber, plates, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: goods like sports equipment, art and antiques, clothes, toys, electronic goods or machines, drinks, furniture, shoes, food.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to San Antonio takes around 38 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 9300 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 17224 km. If you make a sea shipment, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and direction and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to San Antonio (Chile) are relatively expensive. The final invoice amount is determined by various factors such as cargo weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and other costs like stacking and siting. Please contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to San Antonio, then there are some important customs clearance documents. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Chile or take a look at the website (www.sanantonioport.com).
Incoterms describe all tasks, risks, and costs associated with the transaction of goods worldwide. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party arranges covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).