Container shipping Rotterdam to Port-au-Prince

Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is efficient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Importing a container overseas with dry bulk or equipment can be arranged by shipping companies such as Ocean Network Express (ONE). There are various types of containers. An important distinction is (FCL) full containers and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport agents you will get useful information regarding international transport Port-au-Prince (HT PAP). We offer inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Describe what you want to transport and we get you a quote with a competitive rate.

Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
Advantages compared to air freight: it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
Sea freight provides services for worldwide relocations and exporting refrigerated cargo or personal goods.
The Port of Port-au-Prince is an important hub in Haiti.
Containers that are often transported are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your personal stuff is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of Port-au-Prince (HT PAP), and will be shipped overseas to the terminal at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the next section we provide you with details about the POD (Port Of Destination).

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Port-au-Prince
Country of destination	Haiti
Port Code	HTPAP
Transportation time	+/- 25 days
Shipping costs	$$$$
Local address	Blvd, La Saline, PO Box 616, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
E-mail address	apnpap@apn.gouv.ht
Website	www.apn.gouv.ht
Phone	509223-2440

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Port-au-Prince

Cargo details
Enter the port of origin and the arrival port. Determine your container terms: (FCL) full containers or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the desired format (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Pack you load
Primarily, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Customs document
If you ship goods to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP), you should think about various export documents (to the national customs): bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing declaration, packing list, export/import customs declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the load is prepared for shipping.
Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
Follow your cargo live
Use cargo tracking to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the load is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Port-au-Prince (HTPAP) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick a container

You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Port-au-Prince – (HT PAP) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? The first step is to book the right container for your cargo. There are different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the box below you can read all important information about the most popular products. You can also click directly to information about International Movings.

Explanation of the 20 ft container

20-foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Very suitable for the transport of personal effects or international removals. Keep in mind: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.

The most commonly used box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.300 kg.

Details of a 40ft container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ choice. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Stuff can be stacked high.

Often chosen for large loads.
The format is almost always the same: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.400 kilogram.

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FCL: Full Container

When you need a lot of container space, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, damage is lessened and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and there is only limited availability. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP) or Hamburg to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP).

What we mean by FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk.

What is a Less than container (LCL)?

When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You benefit from many advantages: perfect for shipping small loads, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and lower sourcing risk. Remark: 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 in m3 and the weight of the freight.

With LCL transport, your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
The best choice for a charge between 2,5 m3 and 13 m3.
Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM, POL.

Information about other types of containers

You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are specially developed transport options for liquid bulk, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. You can read more about it below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Guangzhou (CNCAN), port of Osaka (JPOSA), Yokohama (JPYOK) harbor and terminal Trieste (ITTRS).

Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.

Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.

Cargo types: What do you want to ship?

Shipping cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP) is very popular because of attractive prices, it is great for transporting bulky goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: dry bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. You can read more about it in the section below.

Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, petroleum, biofuels, kerosene, diesel, gasoline.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like lumber, cement, salt, sugar.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
Retail & other: products like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys, electronic goods, art and antiques or shoes, machines, fashion, furniture, drinks.

FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport

What is the transit time from Rotterdam to Port-au-Prince?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Port-au-Prince takes on average 25 days. The distance to be covered is about 5900 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 10927 kilometers. When you export something, you have to pay close attention to 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. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull, weather conditions and type of shipment.

What are the average costs of shipping a container to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Port-au-Prince (Haiti) are relatively expensive. The final invoice amount is determined by various ingredients such as cargo weight, season and freight forwarder handling fees. We invite you to contact us for current rates and transit times.

Which customs documents are required for my shipment?

When transporting goods to Port-au-Prince, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Certificate of Origin. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of Haiti or check the official website for more info (www.apn.gouv.ht).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party arranges the carriage of the goods up to the port of origin. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the selling party is fully liable for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).