Container shipping Rotterdam to Masan
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Rotterdam to Masan (KRMAS)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, you have low maintenance costs and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a sea container with roll on/roll off or equipment can be arranged by shipping companies such as Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. There are many different types of shipping containers. An important distinction is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via containershippingservice.com you will get helpful information about international transport Masan (KR MAS). You can read useful information about the different types of containers. On this website you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Contact u directly and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a good, trouble-free and inexpensive way to export or import international containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide movings and carrying roll on/roll off or cars.
- The Port of Masan is one of the most important ports in Korea.
- The range of containers includes: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Masan (KRMAS) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your products are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) sends the location details to you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departing port Masan (KR MAS), and will be shipped over the sea to the agent at the POD (port of destination). They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the list below we share facts about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Masan |
| Country of destination | Korea |
| Port Code | KRMAS |
| Transit Time | +/- 53 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Office address | 1-5 Wolpo-dong, Masan-su 631-709, Korea, South |
| korea@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.masan.mltm.go.kr/ |
| Telephone number | 055-249-0303 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Masan
- Enter freight details
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival harbour. Determine your container terms: (FCL) full containers or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the desired format (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Pack you load
To start with, make sure the freight is packed securely. To limit damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs document
When exporting goods to Masan (KRMAS), you should organize up-to-date export documents (for fast customs clearance): commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a legal document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The agreed Incoterm determines who assumes the risk of, for example, export/import documents, insurances and transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use container track and trace to check where your freight is right now. You can check the status when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Masan (KRMAS) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): match your cargo with container type
You want to ship a container from port of Masan – (KR MAS) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is highly recommended to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. Below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Certificate of Origin.
Explanation of the 20ft container
20 ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most popular container size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and international movings. Some extra info: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Explanation about a forty foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large quantities of goods. Tip: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ version. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.300 kg.
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Information about FCL containers
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, than you can reserve your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Masan (KRMAS) or Hamburg to Masan (KRMAS).
- FCL Means that means that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. What we mean by LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are multiple advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, you can save on inventory costs and more options during peak shipping season. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 1,5 m3 – 15 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, ZIM, Evergreen, Wan Hai.
Other types of containers and customization
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. But there are also specific options for liquid bulk, flour, coffee or cocoa or fragile items. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also read more information about shipments to Qasim (PKBQM), port of Marsaxlokk (MTMAR), Mar del Plata (ARMDQ) harbor and terminal Sandakan (MYSDK).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk 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: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Important types of ocean cargo: what are you going to transport?
Shipping load by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Masan (KRMAS) has many benefits: it is very efficient, best for Bulky Goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: liquid bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, chemicals, hydrogen, diesel, gasoline, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and coils, salt, rods, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, clothes, electronic goods, toys, sports equipment or drinks, food, furniture, shoes, machines.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Masan takes approx 53 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 12500 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 23150 km. If you choose transport by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The exact shipping time depends on draft and speed, weather conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Masan (Korea) are slightly above average. The final invoice amount is determined by various components as cargo volume and weight, shipping time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Feel free to contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you are sending goods to Masan, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are important: Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Korea or check the official website for more info (www.masan.mltm.go.kr/).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter arranges delivering the goods to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).