Container shipping Rotterdam to Bintulu

You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Bintulu (MYBTU)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is great for bulk goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like liquid bulk or cars and other vehicles is easy with shippinglines like Wan Hai Lines. Freight forwarders offer and a wide range of container types. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport specialists we give dedicated information for international transport Bintulu (MY BTU). We provide you with extensive information about the different types of sea containers. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Provide us with your transport details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is an innovative, staunch and cost-effective way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
When we compare this to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
Sea freight is excellent for international movings and the transportation of break bulk or equipment.
The Port of Bintulu is a popular port in Malaysia.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Bintulu (MYBTU) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your goods are packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departing port Bintulu (MY BTU), and will be shipped by sea to the recipient at the port of destination. There are different kind of options: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find important information about the POD (Port Of Destination).

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Bintulu
Country of destination	Malaysia
Port Code	MYBTU
Transportation time	+/- 44 days
Shipping costs	$
Port address	Lot 15, Block 20, Kemena Land District 12th Mile, Tanjung Kidurong Road Bintulu, Sarawak 97008 Malaysia
E-mail address	mior@bpsb.com.my
Website	www.bpsb.com.my
Phone	6086-251001

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Bintulu

Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Also indicate whether you prefer full containers (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Preparing the cargo
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To limit damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
Common Export Documents
When you import cargo from Bintulu (MYBTU), you should think about various export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
Incoterms for your freight
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. transit, insurance and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
Track and Trace shipment
Use sea freight tracking to check where your cargo is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the ship is registered at the POO (port of load), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.

Sea freight from Bintulu (MYBTU) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container

Would you like to ship a container from port of Bintulu – (MY BTU) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Compare the options and find the right container type. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Some main shipping lines are Evergreen. Well-known cities around the harbor are Bintulu, Kapit, Sibu, Miri, Limbang, Sri Aman, Labuan, Kuching, Beaufort, Keningau, Papar, Kinarut, Putatan, Kota Kinabalu, Ranau, Kota Belud, Tawau, Kudat, Lahad Datu, Sandakan. In the paragraph below you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We are happy to provide you with more information about LCL Shipping.

Explanation of the 20 FT container

20 foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and removals. Nice to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

This box offers a solution for transporting cargo by sea.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.000 kg.

Details of a forty foot container

The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. It is especially intended for transporting bulk goods by sea. In conclusion, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ deal. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal for tall items.

Very suitable for large loads.
The dimensions are as follows: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.900 kilogram.

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Full Container (FCL)

If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The advantages are great: It allows for a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are of course also drawbacks: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and less convenient delivery options. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Bintulu (MYBTU) and Hamburg to Bintulu (MYBTU).

The goal of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE.

What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?

With a small freight, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory space and it is faster during peak-season. Watch out: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total shipping costs are related to the volume and weight of the packages.

LCL Means that means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 3 m3 & 16 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, ZIM, Yang Ming, Evergreen.

What other types of containers are there

You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your items. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Besides this, there are also applications for oils or chemicals, meat, fish and frozen foods or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Tartous (SYTTS), port of Onne (NGONN), Papeete (PFPPT) harbor and terminal Mogadishu (SOMGQ).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as like grain and ore.
Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.

Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.

Kind of load: what do you want to transport by sea?

Importing cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Bintulu (MYBTU) has a lot of pluses: it is very efficient, very safe and secure and very flexible. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, dry bulk. Below you can read more information about it.

Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, gasoline, chemicals, petroleum, kerosene, hydrogen.
Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and sugar, sand, coils, cement.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
Retail & other: items like toys, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques + machines, drinks, food, shoes, furniture.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

How long does it take a cargo ship from Rotterdam to Bintulu?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Bintulu takes approximately 44 days. The distance to be covered is about 10500 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 19446 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The precise shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, sea weather condition and cargo flows.

What are the costs of a shipping container to Bintulu (MYBTU)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Bintulu (Malaysia) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various components as cargo volume and weight, transit time and supply and demand. Please contact us for a quote for your transport.

Which customs documents do you need?

When sending goods to Bintulu, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Malaysia or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.bpsb.com.my).

Which Incoterm is the best to choose for?

The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller bears responsibility for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller has the responsibility for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).