Ocean Freight Route

RotterdamAltamira

RTM
MXATM
Distance
4,769 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

RT
Origin Port

Rotterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive deep-water berths capable of accommodating ULCV ships
  • Advanced container terminals with semi-automated stacking cranes and rail-mounted gantries
  • Integrated hinterland access via extensive rail, barge, and trucking corridors into Central Europe
  • Large-scale liquid bulk and LNG facilities with dedicated storage and pipeline connections

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and chemicalsMachinery and industrial equipmentAgricultural products and foodstuffsContainers with mixed manufactured goodsSteel, metals, and construction materials

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with European Union dual-use and sanctions regulations, covering controls on sensitive technologies

MX
Destination Port

Altamira

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Dedicated terminals for containers, liquid bulk, and general cargo operations
  • Well-connected road and rail access to the industrial corridor of Northern Mexico
  • Large-scale petrochemical and industrial park facilities adjacent to the port area

Key Imports

Crude oil and feedstock for petrochemical plantsIndustrial equipment and machineryChemicals and additivesContainerized consumer goodsConstruction materials

Import Regulations

All imported goods must meet Mexican customs clearance procedures, including proper tariff treatment and tax calculation.

Rotterdam to Altamira Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain