Ocean Freight · Rotterdam → Caucedo
Ocean Freight from Rotterdam to Caucedo
Rotterdam (NLRTM), Netherlands to Caucedo (DOCAU), Dominican Republic is a 4,034-nautical-mile ocean lane (7,471 km). The routing is an open-ocean passage with no canal transit. Port-to-port transit runs about 10–17 days, depending on whether the service is direct or transships at a hub.
- Distance
- 4,034 nm
- Transit
- 10–17 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in Netherlands, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in Dominican Republic.
- Origin
- Rotterdam (NLRTM), Netherlands
- Destination
- Caucedo (DOCAU), Dominican Republic
- Distance
- 4,034 nm (7,471 km)
- Estimated transit
- 10–17 days
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Rotterdam.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in Netherlands.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Rotterdam → Caucedo: about 10–17 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in Dominican Republic, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into Dominican Republic
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under Dominican Republic customs rules
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 Rotterdam to Caucedo take?+
Estimated transit is 10–17 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 Rotterdam from Caucedo?+
About 4,034 nm (7,471 km) by sea.
How much does ocean freight from Rotterdam to Caucedo 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 Dominican Republic?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Certificate of origin; Import declaration under Dominican Republic customs rules.
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.