Container shipping Rotterdam to Tomakomai
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Tomakomai (JPTMK)? Sea freight has many advantages: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is flexible and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container overseas with break bulk or cars and other vehicles is very easy with e.g. Sea Lead Shipping. You can book many different types of shipping containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: (FCL) full containers and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport specialists you will receive accurate information regarding international transport Tomakomai (JP TMK). We share up-to-date information about the different types of sea containers. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will prepare a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a good, secure and affordable way to import and export goods internationally.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international movings and transporting refrigerated cargo or factory parts.
- The Port of Tomakomai is an important logistics artery in Japan.
- The most commonly used containers are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Dry Van, Insulated, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Tomakomai (JPTMK) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your goods are wrapped up in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Tomakomai (JP TMK), and will be shipped by sea to the agent at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the list below you will find important information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Tomakomai |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPTMK |
| Transport Time | +/- 56 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | 6-38 Minato-machi, 1-chome, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Hokkaido, Japan |
| h-arisawa@jptmk.com | |
| Website | www.jptmk.com/ |
| Phone number | 81144345551 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Tomakomai
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the POD (port of destination). Also indicate whether you choose a full container just for your freight (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Also select the desired size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Prepare your package
Primarily, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you are going to transport cargo to Tomakomai (JPTMK), you will need various export documents (for the national customs): packing declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice signed by the carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
An incoterm is a set of rules to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm states who assumes the risk of, for example, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your shipment
Use sea freight tracking to see where your shipment is right now. You can check the status when the cargo is departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Tomakomai (JPTMK) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container
You are going to ship a container from port of Tomakomai – (JP TMK) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20ft & 40ft) and different container specifications (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the following summary you can compare all types and read more about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Also click further for information about Road Freight.
Explanation of the 20 ft container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to stack, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal effects and international removals. Keep in mind: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is widely used for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.300 kg.
Explanation of the 40 foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. What you may not know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ variant. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Stuff can be stacked high.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then a full container is often worth it. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is expensive for small loads and there is only limited availability. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Tomakomai (JPTMK) or Hamburg to Tomakomai (JPTMK).
- The goal of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The idea of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. The advantages of this option include: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and lower sourcing risk. Worth mentioning: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL cost is calculated by the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The premise of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 3,5 m3 and 14 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, HMM, ZIM, Evergreen, Wan Hai.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very varied for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are also special possibilities for oil or petroleum, grain, flour, or other special goods. We give a short explanation below. You can also look further at transport options in Batumi (GEBUS), port of Panjang (IDPNJ), Gioia Tauro (ITGIT) harbor and terminal Cork (IEORK).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Kind of freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Tomakomai (JPTMK) has a lot of pluses: attractive prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The most important ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: break bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, neo bulk, containerized. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, chemicals, petroleum, diesel, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also cement, sand, lumber, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like art and antiques, electronic goods, toys, sports equipment, clothes or drinks, food, furniture, machines, shoes.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Tomakomai takes about 56 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 13500 nautical miles. This is roughly equivalent to 25002 km. When you export something, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull, weather and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Tomakomai (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by various ingredients such as type of goods transported, transit time and conditions. Message us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When sending goods to Tomakomai, then the customs clearance will also pass. You will need the following documentation: Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Japan or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.jptmk.com/).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party arranges the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination specified by the buyer. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the selling party is fully liable for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).