Container shipping Rotterdam to San Lorenzo
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Rotterdam to San Lorenzo (HNSLO)? Sea freight is very practical: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical much more environmental friendly than air freight. Ship a container overseas with gas-based fuels or furniture is easy with shippinglines like Arkas Container Transport. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from different types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between full containers (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists we give actual information with a view to international transport San Lorenzo (HN SLO). We offer useful information about the different types of containers. You can make use of our practical step-by-step plan. Contact u directly and we will send a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, secure and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Compared to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is recommended for international relocations and the transportation of container cargo or vehicles.
- The Port of San Lorenzo is one of the biggest ports of Honduras.
- Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Insulated, Dry Van, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to San Lorenzo (HNSLO) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your products are loaded into the container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port San Lorenzo (HN SLO), and will be shipped by sea to the recipient at the destination harbor. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph you can read different kind of info about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of San Lorenzo |
| Country of destination | Honduras |
| Port Code | HNSLO |
| Transit Time | +/- 28 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Local address | Barrio El Centro, Puerto Cortés, Cortés, Honduras |
| supciasanlo@enp.hn | |
| Website | www.enp.hn |
| Telephone number | (504)781-5142 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of San Lorenzo
- Cargo details
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Determine your container terms: full containers (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the desired format (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Loading the freight
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs documents and procedures
When exporting goods to San Lorenzo (HNSLO), you will have to provide required export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is completed by a carrier describing the correct state of goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm shows who assumes the risk of, for example, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use container track and trace to check where your shipping is right now. You can see 24/7 when the ship is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from San Lorenzo (HNSLO) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick a container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of San Lorenzo – (HN SLO) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? The first step is to find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the paragraph below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We also offer more information about Road Freight.
Details of a 20 ft container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are quite easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items or international removals. Nice to know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Advantages of a forty foot container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ box. You have more height at your disposal. Very suitable for high products.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.900 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and the financial risk is much greater. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to San Lorenzo (HNSLO) and Hamburg to San Lorenzo (HNSLO).
- The meaning of FCL is: an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. 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 multiple advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you can save on inventory costs and more flexible during intense shipping season. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- LCL Means that means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2,5 m3 & 14,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, HMM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai.
Other types of containers and customization
There are many different types of boxes available for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are specially developed transport options for oils, flowers, fruit or high class goods. We explain everything below. You can also check more information about shipping to Santo (VUSAN), port of Novorossiysk (RUNVS), Guanta (VEGUT) harbor and terminal Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Kind of load: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing load by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to San Lorenzo (HNSLO) is very popular because of attractive prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and minimal restrictions. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: dry bulk, neo bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, hydrogen, chemicals, petroleum, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like rods, salt, plates, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: goods like art and antiques, toys, electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes + furniture, fashion, food, drinks, shoes.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to San Lorenzo takes around 28 days. The total distance is about 6700 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 12408 km. In case of sea freight, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: draft and speed, weather and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to San Lorenzo (Honduras) are relatively expensive. The total cost is determined by various parts such as cargo weight, shipping route and exchange rates. Send us a message for the best rates and current transit times.
When sending goods to San Lorenzo, then there are some important customs clearance documents. You need to present the following documents: Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Honduras or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.enp.hn).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party bears responsibility for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).