Ocean Freight Route

RotterdamSeattle

RTM
USSEA
Distance
4,231 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Select Your Cargo Type

See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Netherlands and United States.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

RT
Origin Port

Rotterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Highly developed deep-water berths capable of accommodating next-generation container ships
  • State-of-the-art container terminals with highly mechanized stacking cranes and rail-mounted gantries
  • Well-connected hinterland access via high-capacity rail, barge, and trucking corridors into Central Europe
  • High-capacity liquid bulk and LNG facilities with purpose-built 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

Shippers should comply with European Union dual-use and sanctions regulations, such as controls on sensitive technologies

US
Destination Port

Seattle

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Direct rail connections linking marine terminals to major Class I railroads
  • Upgraded container terminals with high-capacity ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Efficient connections to Interstate highways supporting regional ground distribution

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseMachinery and industrial equipmentElectronics and electrical appliancesAutomotive parts and vehiclesFurniture and household goods

Import Regulations

All imports are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including accurate AMS and ISF filings.

Rotterdam to Seattle Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain