Container shipping Rotterdam to Port-of-Spain
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Port-of-Spain (TTPOS)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is efficient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Shipping a container with sea freight such as breakbulk or machinery can be done via e.g. Pacific International Lines. You can choose from all kind of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between (FCL) full containers and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport agents you will find actual information regarding international transport Port of Spain (TT POS). We provide extensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step export plan. Send us your details and we will send a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, staunch and low cost-way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international removals and carrying vegetables or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Port-of-Spain is a frequently chosen port in Trinidad And Tobago.
- Frequently used containers types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Port-of-Spain (TTPOS) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your material is packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder sends the location details to you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Port of Spain (TT POS), and will be shipped over the sea to the customs at the POD. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the attached table you will find practical information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Port-of-Spain |
| Country of destination | Trinidad And Tobago |
| Port Code | TTPOS |
| Transport Time | +/- 24 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Office address | Administrative Building, 1 Dock Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| E-mail address | vilmal@patnt.com |
| Website | www.patnt.com |
| Phone number | 868623-2901 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Port-of-Spain
- Details of your shipping
Enter the departing port and the POD. Decide how you want to export: full containers (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Cargo preparations
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you import cargo from Port-of-Spain (TTPOS), you must send special export documents (on behalf of national customs): commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Incoterms for transport
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g transport, insurance and duty related matters. Frequently used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your load is right now. You can see 24/7 when the load is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Port-of-Spain (TTPOS) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Port-of-Spain – (TT POS) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Compare the options and find the right container type. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Mucurapo, Tunapuna, Tacarigua, Chaguanas, Arouca, Arima, Couva, Tabaquite, Marabella, San Fernando, Sangre Grande, Princes Town, Débé, Peñal, Point Fortin, Rio Claro, Siparia, Scarborough. In the paragraph below you will find extensive information and advice about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We are happy to provide you with more information about Container Climate.
Explanation of the 20 ft container
20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of furniture and international removals. Good to know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- A very popular box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Information and benefits of forty foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it very economical for shipping large volumes of cargo. Also, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ version. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The format is universal: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and it’s more cost-effective. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and less convenient delivery options. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Port-of-Spain (TTPOS) or Hamburg to Port-of-Spain (TTPOS).
- The idea of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. The advantages of this option include: perfect for shipping small loads, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Disclaimer: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then you better go for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- What we mean by LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 3,5 m3 – 14 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, HMM, Wan Hai.
Other container types for special loads
You can choose from many types of boxes for international cargo shipping. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are also special possibilities for oils or chemicals, meat, fish and frozen foods or very expensive items. We explain everything below. You can also check more information about shipping to Wuhan (CNWUH), port of Mersin (TRMER), Stockholm (SESTO) harbor and terminal Xiamen (CNXMN).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- 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 shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Main types of ocean freight: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting cargo by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Port-of-Spain (TTPOS) has lots of advantages: low tariffs, high sea vessel load capacity and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: break bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, neo bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, kerosene, diesel, chemicals, biofuels, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sugar, sand, plates, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: goods like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, clothes, art and antiques, toys and food, fashion, shoes, furniture, machines.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Port-of-Spain takes about 24 days. The distance between the two ports is about 5800 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 10742 km. When you have booked a sea freight you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The actual shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, the sea conditions and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Port-of-Spain (Trinidad And Tobago) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by a number of factors like the size of the container, season and local handling fees. Send us a message for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When transporting goods to Port of Spain, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of Trinidad And Tobago or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.patnt.com).
Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the agreed port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the supplier to pay for the delivery of the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).