Container shipping Rotterdam to Tampa
Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Tampa Authority (USTPA)? Sea freight has many pluses: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s convenient and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting containers with freight like liquid bulk or vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. Unifeeder. You can choose from and a wide range of container types. Shipping lines offer the choice between (FCL) full containers and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will find up-to-date information about international transport Tampa (US TPA). We provide extensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and you will get a competitive quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, trustworthy and relatively cheap way to import and export goods internationally.
- Compared to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is excellent for international movings and shipping ro-ro or bikes.
- The Port of Tampa is one of the biggest ports of United States.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Tampa Authority (USTPA) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your cargo is packed in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Tampa (US TPA), and will be shipped by ocean to the customs at the POD (port of destination). They can get you services like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the list below you will find some basic data of the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Tampa |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USTPA |
| Transportation time | +/- 28 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Local address | 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602-2192, United States |
| info@tampaport.com | |
| Website | www.tampaport.com/ |
| Telephone number | 813-905-7678 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Tampa
- Freight Details
Enter the departure port and the POD (port of destination). Decide how you want to export: a full container for yourself (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the desired format (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Prepare your package
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Export documents
In the situations that you export cargo to Tampa Authority (USTPA), you will need several export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing declaration, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing list, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document signed by the carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are important to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The chosen Incoterm decides who takes care of, among other things, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your container is at this moment. You will get a notification when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Tampa Authority (USTPA) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type
You want to ship a container from port of Tampa – (US TPA) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to ask an appropriate container. They are available in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the section below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Check also more information about Insulated Containers.
Explanation about a 20ft container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items or international removals. Good to know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- A very popular box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.100 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting large loads by sea. Tip: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. Very suitable for high products.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The format is almost always the same: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.700 kg.
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Information about FCL containers
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then you can book your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The benefits are great: faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not efficient for small cargo types and the financial risk is much greater. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Tampa Authority (USTPA) and Hamburg to Tampa Authority (USTPA).
- The concept of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC.
Information about LCL containers
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, a shared container can be used. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by LCL is that you share space with others. The advantages of this option include: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Worth mentioning: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL cost is calculated by number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.
Special containers for special freight
There exist a lot of box-types for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for oil or petroleum, vegetables and fruit or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to ICD Dadri (INDER), port of Stockholm (SESTO), Brest (FRBES) harbor and terminal Fujairah (AEFJR).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- 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: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Shipping goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Tampa (USTPA) have all kinds of advantages: low tariffs, it is great for transporting bulky goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: dry bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, chemicals, petroleum, gasoline, biofuels, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, rods, sand, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: items like toys, medical/pharmacy, clothes, sports equipment, electronic goods and machines, fashion, shoes, furniture, drinks.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Tampa takes around 28 days. The distance between the two ports is about 6800 nautical miles. That equates to 12594 km. If you choose transport by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The actual shipping time depends on vessel speed, wind force and direction and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Tampa (United States) are relatively expensive. The actual costs are determined by various components as cargo type, the total distance to the delivery destination and local handling fees. Feel free to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When transporting goods to Tampa, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading. For more information, you can contact the customs of United States or take a look at the website (www.tampaport.com/).
Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter pays for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of destination specified by the buyer. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).