Container shipping Rotterdam to Mina Khalifa
You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Khalifa (AEKHL)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s convenient and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or furniture can be arranged by shipping companies such as Zim Integrated Shipping Services. Shipping lines offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is (FCL) Full Container Load and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport specialists we offer practical information regarding international transport Khalifa (AE KHL). You will find comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a step-by-step export plan. Contact u directly and we will send a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, trouble-free and cheap way to export or import international containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is perfect for international removals and transporting container cargo or personal goods.
- The Port of Mina Khalifa is a frequently chosen port in United Arab Emirates.
- The most commonly used containers are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Khalifa (AEKHL) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your products are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder will book a container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Khalifa (AE KHL), and will be shipped over the sea to the terminal at the POD (port of destination). You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you can read different kind of info about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Mina Khalifa |
| Country of destination | United Arab Emirates |
| Port Code | AEKHL |
| Transport Time | +/- 29 days |
| Shipping rates | $$ |
| Local address | PO Box 54477, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| investor.relations@adpc.ae | |
| Website | www.adpc.ae |
| Telephone number | 0097126975174 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Mina Khalifa
- Enter freight details
Enter the departing port and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you prefer a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Freight preparations
To start with, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you are going to transport cargo to Khalifa (AEKHL), you will need up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): certificates of origin, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, packing list, bill of lading. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract signed by the carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, transit, insurance and customs clearance. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track your shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your cargo is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Khalifa (AEKHL) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Mina Khalifa – (AE KHL) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah. In the paragraph below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular container types. Also click further for information about Road Freight.
Important specifications of the 20ft container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are very efficient, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff or international movings. Nice to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- The most commonly used box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.800 kilogram.
Explanation of the forty foot container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Good to know: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. They are 9’6 tall. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The format is universal: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.000 kg.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many pluses: efficient transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: you need large volume to be viable and less convenient delivery options. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Khalifa (AEKHL) or Hamburg to Khalifa (AEKHL).
- The meaning of FCL is: you temporarily own a complete container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
With a small freight, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL Means that means that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight There are many benefits like: you pay only for the volume you need, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is more flexible during peak-times. Pay attention: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is a better choice. LCL cost is calculated by the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- LCL Means that means that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2,5 m3 and 15 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, POL, Yang Ming, Evergreen, HMM.
Special containers for special freight
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your items. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, meat, fish and frozen foods or fragile items. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in Jeddah (SAJED), port of Liverpool (CALIV), Victoria (CAVIC) harbor and terminal Tyne (GBTYN).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Kind of cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Mina Khalifa (AEKHL) has a lot of pluses: low rates, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, chemicals, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also salt, lumber, sugar, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: products like electronic goods, toys, clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy and food, machines, furniture, drinks, shoes.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Mina Khalifa takes approx 29 days. The total distance is approximately 7050 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 13057 km. When you ship a sea container, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of draft and speed, weather conditions and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Mina Khalifa (United Arab Emirates) are average. The total cost is determined by various parts such as container size, the total distance to the delivery destination and currency. Message us for a price proposal and transit times.
When sending goods to Khalifa, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading. For additional information, you can contact the customs of United Arab Emirates or view the website of the port/government (www.adpc.ae).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party is responsible for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of origin. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).