Container shipping Rotterdam to Kristiansand
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Kristiansand (NOKRS)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s transparant and it is safe. Exporting a container overseas with ro-ro or factory parts is easy with shippinglines like Hapag-Lloyd. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between (FCL) Full Container Load and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport specialists we offer lots of practical information for the purpose of international transport Kristiansand (NO KRS). We provide extensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Describe what you want to transport and we get you a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, secure and cost-effective way to import and export goods internationally.
- Compared to air freight, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is perfect for worldwide movings and the transportation of gas-based fuels or personal goods.
- The Port of Kristiansand is a much-chosen harbor in Norway.
- Containers that are often transported are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Open-Top, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Kristiansand (NOKRS) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your personal stuff is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) have a special container prepared. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departing port Kristiansand (NO KRS), and will be shipped over the ocean to the consignee at the POD. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the attached table you can read different kind of info about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Kristiansand |
| Country of destination | Norway |
| Port Code | NOKRS |
| Transit Time | +/- 2 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Office address | Gravane 4, P. O. Box 114, Kristiansand 4662, Norway |
| E-mail address | post@kristiansand-havn.no |
| Website | www.kristiansandhavn.no |
| Phone number | 4738006000 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Kristiansand
- Shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival harbour. Choose how you want to transport: (FCL) full containers or (LCL) Less Container Load. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
Firstly, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you ship cargo to Kristiansand (NOKRS), you will need special export documents (to the national customs): packing list, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that everything is ready to ship.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines who will pay for things like transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track shipment
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Kristiansand (NOKRS) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a container that suits your cargo
Would you like to ship a container from port of Kristiansand – (NO KRS) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? The first step is to book the right container for your cargo. Based on your load you choose a size (20 ft, 40 ft) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the box below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular products. We also offer more information about 40-foot Container.
Information and benefits of 20 FT container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are quite easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting household goods and international removals. Good to know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.900 kg.
Explanation of the 40ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Finally, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ box. You have more height at your disposal. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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(FCL) Full Container
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, it is best to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and insurance is more expensive. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Kristiansand (NOKRS) or Hamburg to Kristiansand (NOKRS).
- The idea of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
If you don’t prefer a full container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The idea of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You benefit from many advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and easy time-management and scheduling. Pay attention: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then you better go for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by the volume and weight of the packages.
- LCL Means that means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- The best choice for a charge between 1,5 m3 – 14,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM, Evergreen, POL.
Alternative container types
You can choose from many types of boxes for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for liquids, grain, flour, or high class goods. You can read all about it in the section below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Chalmers (NZPOE), port of Kaohsiung (TWKHH), Rouen (FRURO) harbor and terminal Apia (WSAPW).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- 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: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Cargo types: What do you want to ship?
Exporting cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Kristiansand (NOKRS) has many benefits: attractive pricing, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, containerized, neo bulk, dry bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, gasoline, petroleum, kerosene, chemicals, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like cement, coils, rods, plates.
- 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: cargo like art and antiques, clothes, toys, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy and food, machines, furniture, drinks, shoes.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Kristiansand takes around 2 days. The total distance is approximately 580 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 1074 kilometers. When you export something, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: displacement of the vessel, sea weather condition and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Kristiansand (Norway) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various parts such as cargo type, season and currency. Fill in the request form for a quote for your transport.
When transporting goods to Kristiansand, then you should also think about customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Origin. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Norway or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.kristiansandhavn.no).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter bears responsibility for transportation and insurance to the required port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).