Container shipping Rotterdam to Puerto Chacabuco
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Chacabuco (CLPCH)? Sea freight is very useful: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is great for bulk goods and it has live tracking. Shipping a container with sea freight such as food or cars is easy with shippinglines like Global Feeder Shipping LLC. They offer different types of containers. An important distinction is a complete full container (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will get dedicated information with a view to international transport Puerto Chacabuco (CL PCH). We offer inside-information about the different types and ways of sea freight. On this website you can read a step-by-step import plan. Contact u directly and we get you a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, trouble-free and affordable way to import and export goods internationally.
- When we compare this to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is recommended for international movings and importing vegetables or furniture.
- The Port of Puerto Chacabuco is an important logistics artery in Chile.
- Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Chacabuco (CLPCH) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your products are stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin Puerto Chacabuco (CL PCH), and will be transported by sea to the agent at the POD. They can get you services like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, 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 Puerto Chacabuco |
| Country of destination | Chile |
| Port Code | CLPCH |
| Transport Time | +/- 38 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Office address | Recinto Portuario S/N, Puerto Chacabuco XI Region, Chile |
| info@chacabucoport.cl | |
| Website | www.portchacabuco.cl |
| Phone | 5667351139 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Puerto Chacabuco
- Shipment details
Enter the departure port and the arrival harbour. Decide if you will ship (FCL) full containers or partial shipments (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
First of all, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs document
If you are going to transport goods to Chacabuco (CLPCH), please pay attention to the necessary relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing declaration, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing list, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice signed by the carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who will pay for things like insurance, transport and all documents. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use sea freight tracking to see where your shipping is right now. They will send you a mail when the ship is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Chacabuco (CLPCH) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Puerto Chacabuco – (CL PCH) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to get a suitable container. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the next section you can read all important information about the most popular boxes. You can also click directly to information about Container Insurance.
Explanation about a 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and international removals. What you might not know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- The most commonly used box for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.900 kg.
Explanation about a 40 foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Finally, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ choice. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: It allows for a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and unloading can be a hassle. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Chacabuco (CLPCH) and Hamburg to Chacabuco (CLPCH).
- The goal of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
If you do not need a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). What we mean by LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. The advantages of this option include: you can send some good in a cheap way, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is more flexible during peak-times. Worth mentioning: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- The meaning of LCL is: you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 2 m3 and 15 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, Yang Ming, HMM, POL.
Other container types for special loads
There are many different types of boxes available for transporting your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Xiamen (CNXMN), port of Livorno (ITLIV), Accra (GHACC) harbor and terminal Latakia (SYLTK).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Main types of ocean cargo: what are you going to transport?
Importing load by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Puerto Chacabuco (CLPCH) has a lot of pluses: low prices, it is great for transporting bulky goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: break bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, biofuels, chemicals, kerosene, gasoline, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like salt, sand, cement, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: goods like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys, clothes, art and antiques and machines, furniture, drinks, shoes, fashion.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Puerto Chacabuco takes around 38 days. The distance between the two ports is about 9300 nautical miles (M). Converted that is 17224 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time is subject to the speed of the boat, weather conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Puerto Chacabuco (Chile) are relatively expensive. The final invoice amount is determined by a number of factors like cargo type, season and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Please contact us for a quote for your transport.
When transporting goods to Puerto Chacabuco, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Chile or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.portchacabuco.cl).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter covers the transportation to the named port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller has the responsibility for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).