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Ocean Freight · Buenos Aires → Netherlands

Ocean Freight from Buenos Aires to Netherlands

1 port combinations connect Buenos Aires and Netherlands in our network. The shortest, Buenos Aires → Rotterdam, is 6,375 nautical miles; transit across the lane ranges 16–24 days port to port.

Distance
6,375 nm
Transit
16–24 days
Service
FCL & LCL
6,375 nm
Shortest pair
16–24 days
Estimated transit
FCL & LCL
Service
WhatsApp
Written quote, same business day

Lane at a glance

Route facts

GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in Argentina, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in Netherlands.

Origin
Buenos Aires (ARBUE), Argentina
Destination
Netherlands
Distance
from 6,375 nm (11,807 km)
Estimated transit
16–24 days
Equipment
FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
Incoterms
EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP

Network

Main port pairs

OriginDestinationDistanceTransit
Buenos AiresRotterdam6,375 nm16–24 days

How it works

From quote to delivery

  1. 01

    Quote and booking

    Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Buenos Aires.

  2. 02

    Pickup and export clearance

    We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in Argentina.

  3. 03

    Ocean transit

    Sailing Buenos Aires → Netherlands: about 16–24 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.

  4. 04

    Import clearance

    Customs clearance in Netherlands, coordinated with our customs broker partners.

  5. 05

    Final delivery

    Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.

Checklist

Documents and cost drivers

Documents to import into Netherlands

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading (B/L)
  • EORI number of the importer
  • ICS2 entry summary declaration (ENS)
  • Import customs declaration in the EU member state
  • Proof of origin under the EU–Mexico agreement when applicable

What drives the price on this lane

  • Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
  • Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
  • Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
  • Documentation and B/L fees
  • Customs clearance at both ends
  • Drayage from the port to the final address
  • Cargo insurance

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean freight from Buenos Aires to Netherlands take?+

Estimated transit is 16–24 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.

How far is Buenos Aires from Netherlands?+

The shortest pair is 6,375 nm (11,807 km) by sea.

How much does ocean freight from Buenos Aires to Netherlands cost?+

It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.

FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+

Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.

What documents do I need to import into Netherlands?+

Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); EORI number of the importer; ICS2 entry summary declaration (ENS).

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Ready to move your cargo?

Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.

Get a quote on WhatsApp