Container shipping Rotterdam to Santa Marta
You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Santa Marta (COSMR)? Sea freight has many advantages: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is flexible and it is safe. Ship a container overseas with roll on/roll off or machinery can be outsourced to e.g. IRISL Group. Freight forwarders offer and a wide range of container types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via this website we offer actual information about international transport Santa Marta (CO SMR). We provide practical information about the different types of sea containers. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Fill out the form and we will send a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, sure and inexpensive way to import and export goods internationally.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide movings and the transportation of vegetables or vehicles.
- The Port of Santa Marta is an important hub in Colombia.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Santa Marta (COSMR) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will book a container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Santa Marta (CO SMR), and will be shipped by ocean to the consignee at the POD. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the next section you will find some basic data of the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Santa Marta |
| Country of destination | Colombia |
| Port Code | COSMR |
| Transit Time | +/- 27 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Office address | Cra 1a. No. 10A-12, Santa Marta A.A 655, Colombia |
| E-mail address | colombia@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.spdelnorte.com |
| Phone | 57-5-4211311 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Santa Marta
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival harbour. Decide if you will ship a full container for yourself (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Also select the desired size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Pack you load
Firstly, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To limit damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Common Export Documents
When you transport goods to Santa Marta (COSMR), you should organize special export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a required document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for export/import documents, insurances and transport. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use container track and trace to check where your freight is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the load is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Santa Marta (COSMR) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): match your cargo with container type
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Santa Marta – (CO SMR) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? An important starting point is to book the right container for your cargo. They are available in different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different container specifications (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the following summary you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Ventilated Container.
Advantages of a 20ft container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal effects and removals. Keep in mind: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Specifications of a 40 foot container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. Moreover, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ edition. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal for tall items.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
When you need a lot of container space, then renting a full container is the most interesting. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. It is a popular transport method: faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it is cheaper per unit. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and it is hard to book during peak season. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Santa Marta (COSMR) or Hamburg to Santa Marta (COSMR).
- What we mean by FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, you can use be made of a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The idea of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: perfect for shipping small loads, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Disclaimer: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- The meaning of LCL is: you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3 m3 and 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, POL, HMM, ZIM, Evergreen.
Special containers for special freight
There is a wide range of boxes for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. But there are also specific options for oil or petroleum, flowers, fruit or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Durres (ALDRZ), port of Sattahip (THSAT), Manzanillo (MXZLO) harbor and terminal ICD Dadri (INDER).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Load types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Santa Marta (COSMR) is very popular because of low prices, very safe and secure and very flexible. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, kerosene, chemicals, hydrogen, petroleum, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also salt, sugar, plates, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: items like electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques, clothes, toys & shoes, drinks, food, machines, furniture.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Santa Marta takes around 27 days. The distance to be covered is about 6400 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 11853 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull, the sea conditions and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Santa Marta (Colombia) are relatively expensive. The total cost is subject to a number of factors like type of container, shipping route and other costs like stacking and siting. Feel free to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When transporting goods to Santa Marta, then you should also think about customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of Colombia or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.spdelnorte.com).
Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party covers the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination specified by the buyer. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller has the responsibility for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).