Container shipping Rotterdam to New Plymouth

Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Taranaki (NZNPL)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is economical and it is safe. Transporting a container by sea with break bulk or equipment is very easy with e.g. Global Feeder Shipping LLC. You can choose from many different types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between (FCL) full containers and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com you will receive up-to-date information for the purpose of international transport New Plymouth (NZ NPL). You will find useful information about the different types of containers. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Send you shipping details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with great prices and shipping conditions.

Ocean shipping is a very popular, trouble-free and low cost-way to import and export goods internationally.
Compared to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
Sea freight is great for international removals and importing container cargo or personal goods.
The Port of New Plymouth is one of the biggest ports of New Zealand.
Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Taranaki (NZNPL) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your products are wrapped up in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of New Plymouth (NZ NPL), and will be shipped by sea to the customs at the POD (port of destination). You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the following paragraph we offer useful information about the port of discharge.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of New Plymouth
Country of destination	New Zealand
Port Code	NZNPL
Transport Time	+/- 62 days
Shipping costs	$$
Local address	Breakwater Road, PO Box 348, New Plymouth 4340, New Zealand
E-mail	westgate@westgate.co.nz
Website	www.porttaranaki.co.nz/
Phone number	6467510200

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of New Plymouth

Enter freight details
Enter the departing port and the arrival harbour. Choose how you want to transport: (FCL) Full Container Load or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the desired format (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Pack you load
Obviously, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
Documents Required for Exporting
In the situations that you export cargo to Taranaki (NZNPL), you should organize required export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that everything is ready to ship.
Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm shows who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and duty related matters. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
Ocean freight tracking
Use sea freight tracking to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the cargo is departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.

Sea freight from Taranaki (NZNPL) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a container that suits your cargo

You are going to ship a container from port of New Plymouth – (NZ NPL) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is highly recommended to pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the box below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We are happy to provide you with more information about Palletwide Containers.

Important specifications of the 20 foot container

20 foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, that means they are quite cheap. Widely used for transporting personal effects or international removals. What you might not know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

This box offers a solution for transporting cargo by sea.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.500 kg.

Details of a 40 foot container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large cargo by sea. In conclusion, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ box. You have more height at your disposal. This way cargo can be stacked high.

Very suitable for large loads.
The dimensions are as follows: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.000 kg.

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Details about Full Container (FCL)

If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, limited chance of damage and the rates are more favorable. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it is hard to book during peak season. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Taranaki (NZNPL) and Hamburg to Taranaki (NZNPL).

The premise of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO.

(LCL) Less than container

If you do not need a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The goal of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are multiple advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Worth mentioning: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then you better go for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

The idea of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
The best choice for a charge between 3 m3 & 14 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
Easier to find space during peak season.
Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, POL.

Various other types of containers

There are many different types of boxes available for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, onions, potatoes, vegetables or high class goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Khorramshahr (IRKHO), port of Hambantota (LKHBA), Alexandria (EGALY) harbor and terminal Ube (JPUBJ).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.

Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.

Main types of ocean freight: which items do you want to transport by sea?

Transporting goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to New Plymouth (NZNPL) is very popular because of low rates, very safe and secure and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, chemicals, gasoline, petroleum, biofuels, hydrogen.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sand, salt, plates, rods.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
Retail & other: goods like art and antiques, sports equipment, clothes, electronic goods, toys + furniture, food, drinks, fashion, shoes.

FAQ: current topics around international transport

How long does it take a cargo ship from Rotterdam to New Plymouth?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to New Plymouth takes approximately 62 days. The total distance is approx. 14700 nautical miles. That is about 27224 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, there are 2 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 precise shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, the sea conditions and maintenance.

How expensive is shipping a container to Taranaki (NZNPL)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to New Plymouth (New Zealand) are average. The actual costs are determined by various factors such as type of goods transported, shipping route and conditions. Fill in the request form for more information, a price proposal and transit time.

What customs documents do i need?

When transporting goods to New Plymouth, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice. For more detailed information please contact the customs of New Zealand or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.porttaranaki.co.nz/).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party is responsible for delivering the goods to the named port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).