Container shipping Rotterdam to San Antonio Oeste
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to San Antonio Oeste (AROES)? Sea freight is very useful: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it’s convenient and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a sea container with ro-ro or vehicles can be done via e.g. Arkas Container Transport. Freight forwarders offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. There is made a difference between (FCL) Full Container Load and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will find up-to-date information about international transport San Antonio Oeste (AR OES). You can read useful information about the different types of containers. For this we offer a step-by-step import plan. Contact u directly and we will send a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trouble-free and cost-effective way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is a solution for international movings and shipping liquids or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of San Antonio Oeste is one of the biggest ports of Argentina.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to San Antonio Oeste (AROES) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your articles are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder company have a special container prepared. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin San Antonio Oeste (AR OES), and will be shipped over the ocean to the customs at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the schedule below we share important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of San Antonio Oeste |
| Country of destination | Argentina |
| Port Code | AROES |
| Transit Time | +/- 34 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Office address | San Antonio Oeste, Rio Negro, Argentina |
| argentina@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.argentina.gob.ar |
| Telephone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of San Antonio Oeste
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin and destination of shipment. Choose if you want to ship FCL (Full Container Load) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs documents and procedures
In the situations that you export cargo to San Antonio Oeste (AROES), you must send required export documents (to the national customs): packing declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, export/import customs declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm defines who is responsible for e.g transport, insurance and duty related matters. Widely used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your shipment is right now. You can check easily when the cargo is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from San Antonio Oeste (AROES) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container
You want to ship a container from port of San Antonio Oeste – (AR OES) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? An important starting point is to get a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. Below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Check also more information about Inspection Certificate.
Explanation of the twenty foot container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to stack, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects and international removals. Nice to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 FT container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it a popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Good to know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ deal. You have more height at your disposal. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- It has the following dimensions: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.100 kg.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then it is usually better to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. This has multiple advantages: quick transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are also disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and insurance is extra important. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to San Antonio Oeste (AROES) and Hamburg to San Antonio Oeste (AROES).
- FCL means that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL means that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You benefit from many advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more options during peak shipping season. Important: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of LCL is based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- The concept of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 2,5 m3 & 16 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Evergreen, ZIM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai.
Other container types for special loads
There is a wide range of boxes for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, flowers, fruit or high class goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also check more information about shipping to San Antonio (CLSAI), port of Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM), Ilo (PEILQ) harbor and terminal Mangalore (INIXE).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Main types of ocean freight: What do you want to ship?
Transporting goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to San Antonio Oeste (AROES) has a lot of pluses: attractive rates, best for Bulky Goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: containerized, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- 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. diesel, hydrogen, gasoline, petroleum, chemicals, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like cement, sand, salt, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: freight like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys, clothes, electronic goods and furniture, shoes, machines, drinks, food.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to San Antonio Oeste takes around 34 days. The total distance is about 8100 nautical miles (nmi). Converted that is 15001 km. If you make a sea shipment, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The actual shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, sea weather condition and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to San Antonio Oeste (Argentina) are slightly above average. The total costs are determined by important aspects like cargo dimension, shipping time and conditions. Message us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you are sending goods to San Antonio Oeste, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Import/export Licenses. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Argentina or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.argentina.gob.ar).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party takes care of delivering the goods to the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).