Container shipping Rotterdam to Tauranga
Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Tauranga (NZTRG)? Sea freight has many advantages: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s convenient and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container overseas with dry bulk or machinery can be done via e.g. Antong Holdings (QASC). When you are exporting, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our freight forwarders you will get dedicated information about international transport Tauranga (NZ TRG). You can read extensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send us your details and get a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a good, trouble-free and relatively cheap way to ship high volume products.
- When you compare it with air shipments, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is recommended for worldwide relocations and the transit of refrigerated cargo or factory parts.
- The Port of Tauranga is an important logistics artery in New Zealand.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Tauranga (NZTRG) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your goods are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (the middleman) ensures that a container is ready. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Tauranga (NZ TRG), and will be transported by sea to the addressee at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we provide you with details about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Tauranga |
| Country of destination | New Zealand |
| Port Code | NZTRG |
| Transportation time | +/- 62 days |
| Shipping prices | $$ |
| Port address | Salisbury Avenue, Post Bag 1, Mount Maunganui 3030, New Zealand |
| administration@port-tauranga.co.nz | |
| Website | www.port-tauranga.co.nz |
| Phone | 006475728899 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Tauranga
- Select shipment details
Enter the departure port and the destination harbor. Decide if you will ship a complete full container (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the container
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Customs document
If you are going to transport cargo to Tauranga (NZTRG), you should think about up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document signed by the carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The chosen Incoterm decides who is responsible for, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use the track and trace service to see where your shipment is right now. You will get a notification when the shipping is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Tauranga (NZTRG) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Tauranga – (NZ TRG) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to ask an appropriate container. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Tauranga, Katikati, Maketu, Paengaroa, Athenree, Waihi Beach, Waharoa, Waihi, Waitoa, Mamaku, Tirau, Paeroa, Matata, Whangamata, Kawerau, Edgecumbe, Kerepehi, Tokoroa, Ngatea, Tairua. In the next chapter we put everything together and offer information about the most popular container types. Our specialists also provide details about Container Climate.
Information and benefits of twenty foot container
20 foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are quite easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff or international movings. Good to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Explanation of the forty foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ version. You have more height at your disposal. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: It allows for a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and it’s more cost-effective. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Tauranga (NZTRG) and Hamburg to Tauranga (NZTRG).
- The concept of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
With a small freight, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The goal of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can send some good in a cheap way, you can save on inventory costs and lower sourcing risk. Watch out: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The total shipping costs are related to the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The meaning of LCL is: your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 3 m3 & 14 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, Evergreen, POL, Yang Ming.
Various other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. Also check other destinations such as Bandar Abbas (IRBND), port of Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ), Kawasaki (JPKWS) harbor and terminal Shenzhen (CNSNZ).
- 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: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- 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: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Shipping cargo by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Tauranga (NZTRG) has lots of advantages: it is very efficient, it is effective for large quantities of goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, petroleum, kerosene, diesel, biofuels, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and lumber, salt, sand, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, sports equipment, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, toys + furniture, fashion, shoes, food, drinks.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Tauranga takes approx 62 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 14700 nautical miles (M). That is about 27224 km. If you ship something by sea, you have to pay close attention to 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: the speed of the boat, weather conditions and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Tauranga (New Zealand) are average. The total cost is subject to a number of factors like cargo weight, period of the year and exchange rates. Message us for a customised quote and extra info.
When shipping goods to Tauranga, there are documents you need for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, you can contact the customs of New Zealand or take a look at the website (www.port-tauranga.co.nz).
The Incoterms tell us: Who is organising carriage and insurance? The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the required port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller must arrange all processes concerning the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).