Container shipping Rotterdam to Shimizu
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Shimizu (JPSMZ)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s transparant and it has live tracking. Shipping a container with sea freight such as food or equipment is very easy with e.g. SM Line. You can choose from many different types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will get actual information with a view to international transport Shimizu (JP SMZ). We provide you with up-to-date information about the various sea container types. You can make use of our step-by-step import plan. Describe what you want to transport and we will prepare a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a good, trustworthy and inexpensive way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is suitable for international movings and the transit of vegetables or factory parts.
- The Port of Shimizu is a frequently chosen port in Japan.
- The most commonly used containers are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Shimizu (JPSMZ) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your goods are loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Shimizu (JP SMZ), and will be shipped by ocean to the terminal at the arrival harbour. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the next section we offer useful information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Shimizu |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPSMZ |
| Transit Time | +/- 56 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | 9-25 Hinode, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 424-0922, Japan |
| E-mail address | port@mail.wbs.ne.jp |
| Website | www.portofshimizu.com/ |
| Phone number | 81-543-53-2203 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Shimizu
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the destination harbor. Also indicate whether you choose FCL (Full Container Load) or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
In the situations that you export cargo to Shimizu (JPSMZ), you must send up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who will pay for things like transport, insurance and duty related matters. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can check easily when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), has arrived at the destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Shimizu (JPSMZ) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select the container that suits the freight
You are going to ship a container from port of Shimizu – (JP SMZ) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. Below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. We are happy to provide you with more information about Incoterms.
Explanation about a 20 foot container
20. ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to stack, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting personal items or international removals. Nice to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- A very popular box for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.900 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 foot container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. In conclusion, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ deal. You have more height at your disposal. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.100 kilogram.
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What is the meaning of FCL container?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The benefits are great: Usually a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you pay lower price per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and insurance is extra important. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Shimizu (JPSMZ) and Hamburg to Shimizu (JPSMZ).
- What we mean by FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
If you do not need a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. What we mean by LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and lower sourcing risk. Watch out: if you can fill more than half of a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The premise of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 – 15,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen, POL.
What other types of containers are there
There exist a lot of box-types for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, meat, fish and frozen foods or high class goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also look further at transport options in Kawasaki (JPKWS), port of Alicante Port (ESALC), Pemba (MZPOL) harbor and terminal Nansha Port (CNXSA).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Main types of ocean cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing load by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Shimizu (JPSMZ) has a lot of pluses: attractive rates, best for Bulky Goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: liquid bulk, break bulk, containerized, dry bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, kerosene, chemicals, gasoline, hydrogen, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like cement, coils, rods, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: cargo like art and antiques, clothes, electronic goods, toys, sports equipment & drinks, fashion, food, furniture, shoes.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Shimizu takes approx 56 days. The total distance is about 13500 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 25002 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and direction and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Shimizu (Japan) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by a number of factors like type of goods transported, the total distance to the delivery destination and supply and demand. Do not hesitate to contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When you are sending goods to Shimizu, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of Japan or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.portofshimizu.com/).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party pays for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the named port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller takes care of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).