- CAS
- 106797-53-9
- Formula
- C12H16O4
- MW
- 224.25 g/mol
Chemical supply in Rotterdam, South Holland
Tank terminals, refineries and crackers line Botlek, Europoort and Maasvlakte, making Rotterdam both a chemical cluster and the main entry point for goods heading into Germany, Belgium and wider Europe. Industrial gas producers, biobased chemical start-ups and specialty plants add to the picture. Zemixal ships industrial and specialty chemicals, solvents, inorganic compounds, intermediates and lab reagents from Ahmedabad directly into the port from Nhava Sheva or Mundra, and sends small packs by air from Mumbai or Ahmedabad to Schiphol. Every lot travels with a certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS SDS, which importers can use for customs transit and onward distribution across the EU.
Delivering to Rotterdam
Sea freight to Rotterdam usually takes 20–28 days depending on routing, with local delivery in 1–2 days. Air cargo into Schiphol takes about 3–5 days plus a short road leg.
| Region | South Holland |
|---|---|
| City profile | Port city |
| Nearest port | Port of Rotterdam |
| Coordinates | 51.92°, 4.48° |
| Straight-line distance from Nhava Sheva | 6,892 km |
| Sea transit to Netherlands | 21–27 days port to port |
| Air transit | 3–5 days |
Rotterdam lies about 6,892 km in a straight line from Nhava Sheva, our main export gateway. Distances are estimates for planning only.
Transit timeline
- 1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
- 3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
- 1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
- 21–27 daysOcean transit to Rotterdam
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
- 2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: ECHA (EU REACH & CLP).
Indicative total by sea to Netherlands: 28–44 days
Industries we serve in Rotterdam
Most requested divisions
Paperwork with each delivery
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- REACH registration number or OR declaration (substances ≥1 t/yr)
- EU Written Confirmation for API imports (Art. 46b Directive 2001/83/EC)
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
- Importer's EORI number
Often ordered for Rotterdam
A sample from specialty chemicals, the division buyers here ask for most.
- CAS
- 3806-34-6
- Formula
- C41H82O6P2
- MW
- 733 g/mol
- CAS
- 9004-32-4
- Formula
- C8H16NaO8
- MW
- 263.2 g/mol