Container shipping Rotterdam to Tarragona

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Rotterdam to Tarragona (ESTAR)? Sea freight is very useful: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is flexible and it is trustworthy. Shipping a container with sea freight such as roll on/roll off or furniture can be done via e.g. Hapag-Lloyd. You can book all kind of containers. An important distinction is a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport specialists we give dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Tarragona (ES TAR). We share extensive information about the different types of sea containers. Further on you can read a 5 step export plan. Fill out the form and we get you a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.

Ocean shipping is a fast, secure and affordable way to import and export goods internationally.
Compared to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight is suitable for international relocations and carrying break bulk or cars and other vehicles.
The Port of Tarragona offers excellent transit options in Spain.
We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Tarragona (ESTAR) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your articles are loaded into the container. The middleman (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departure port Tarragona (ES TAR), and will be shipped overseas to the customs at the POD (port of destination). You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below you will find practical information about the port of destination.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Tarragona
Country of destination	Spain
Port Code	ESTAR
Transportation time	+/- 7 days
Shipping rates	$
Local address	Passeig de l’Escullera s/n, Tarragona 43004, Spain
E-mail address	porttgna@porttarragona.es
Website	www.porttarragona.es
Telephone number	34977259400

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Tarragona

Details of your shipment
Enter the departure port and the POD (port of destination). Decide if you will ship a complete full container (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Find a container size that fits your goods (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
Loading the freight
Firstly, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To limit damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
Customs document
In the situations that you export cargo to Tarragona (ESTAR), you should organize up-to-date export documents (on behalf of national customs): export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document provided by a carrier to a shipper describing the correct state of goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Popular incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
Track your cargo
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipping is right now. They will send you a mail when the freight has been departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.

Sea freight from Tarragona (ESTAR) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): choosing a suitable container

You want to ship a container from port of Tarragona – (ES TAR) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the next section you can compare all types and read more about the most common sizes and types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Palletwide Containers.

Advantages of a 20ft container

20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal effects or international movings. Some extra info: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

This box offers a solution for shipping freight by sea.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.800 kg.

Explanation about a 40 ft container

A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ deal. You’ve got just a little extra height. Ideal for tall items.

Used for dry freight of all kinds.
The dimensions are standard: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.700 kilogram.

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Information about FCL containers

I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, it is best to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it is cheaper per unit. Of course there are also downsides: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and insurance is extra important. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Tarragona (ESTAR) or Hamburg to Tarragona (ESTAR).

FCL means that you temporarily own a complete container.
Load directly from factory or storage.
Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, MSC.

In which situations do I choose an LCL container?

If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, you can use be made of a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you share space with others. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you pay only for the volume you need, storage and insurance is advantageous and easy time-management and scheduling. Notable: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

The premise of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
Ideal for transport volumes between 3 m3 – 16,5 m3.
Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
Wide availability in all months of the year.
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, HMM, Evergreen, ZIM, POL.

What other types of containers are there

The range of boxes is very diverse for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are specially developed transport options for liquid bulk, flowers, fruit or very expensive items. We’ve explained it all below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Helsingborg (SEHEL), port of Porto da Praia Da Vitoria (PTPRV), Davao (PHDVO) harbor and terminal Arica (CLARI).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.

Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

Kind of freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Transporting load by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Tarragona (ESTAR) has a lot of pluses: it is economical, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and minimal restrictions. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: liquid bulk, dry bulk, containerized, break bulk, neo bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.

Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum, biofuels, chemicals, diesel.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like plates, sugar, cement, salt.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
Retail & other: goods like clothes, sports equipment, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, toys + shoes, furniture, fashion, machines, food.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

How many days are needed to ship from Rotterdam to Tarragona?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Tarragona takes approx 7 days. The distance between the two ports is about 1700 nautical miles (M). This is equivalent to 3148 kilometers. When you export something, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: draft and speed, the sea conditions and possible maintenance.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Tarragona (ESTAR)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Tarragona (Spain) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various factors such as the size of the container, shipping route and pickup charges and Send us a message for a quote for your transport.

What customs documents are required for international shipping?

When you are exporting goods to Tarragona, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Spain or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.porttarragona.es).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the selling party is fully liable for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).