Container shipping Rotterdam to Dumyat
You want to ship a container from Rotterdam to Damietta (EGDAM)? Sea freight is very practical: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it’s transparant and it is safe. Transporting containers with freight like refrigerated cargo or cars can be done via e.g. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. You can choose from different types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport specialists we give up-to-date information regarding international transport Damietta (EG DAM). We provide inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a 5 step export plan. Provide us with your transport details and we will send a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, staunch and cheap way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide movings and carrying roll on/roll off or machinery.
- The Port of Dumyat is a frequently chosen port in Egypt.
- The most commonly used containers are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Insulated, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Damietta (EGDAM) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your products are transferred in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Damietta (EG DAM), and will be shipped overseas to the customs at the port of destination. They can get you services like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below we offer useful information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Dumyat |
| Country of destination | Egypt |
| Port Code | EGDAM |
| Transport Time | +/- 17 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Office address | Port of Damietta. Port Authority: Damietta Port Authority. Address: PO Box 13. Damietta 34511. Egypt. Phone: |
| damsite@emdb.gov.eg | |
| Website | www.sis.gov.eg |
| Phone | 057/290942 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Dumyat
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin and the arrival harbour. Decide if you will ship Full Container Load (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also select the desired size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Preparing the cargo
Primarily, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs document
When you transport cargo to Damietta (EGDAM), you will need up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The agreed Incoterm determines who takes care of, among other things, transit, insurance and customs clearance. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your load is right now. You can check the status when the vessel is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Damietta (EGDAM) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type
Would you like to ship a container from port of Dumyat – (EG DAM) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, NYK, OOCL. The port offers an excellent connection to Damietta, Dekernes, Port Said, Talkha, Aja, El Mahalla el Kubra, Diyarb Najm, Hihya, Tanta, Ismailia, Tala, Fowa, Benha, Rosetta, Qalyub, Cairo, Gizeh, Alexandria, Suez, Madinat Sittah Uktubar. Below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You can also click through to our page about Cargo types.
Specifications of a twenty foot container
20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to load, access, and handle, so the transport costs are quite low. Widely used for transporting personal items or international removals. Nice to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is often used for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.700 kg.
Explanation about a forty 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. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ choice. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, than you can reserve your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. The advantages are great: efficient transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: it is not suitable for small cargo and insurance is extra important. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Damietta (EGDAM) and Hamburg to Damietta (EGDAM).
- FCL Means that means that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC, ONE.
When do i need a Less than container Load (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 multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can send some good in a cheap way, you spend less on inventory space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping rates are based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3 m3 and 13 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, POL, ZIM, Wan Hai, HMM.
What other types of containers are there
You can choose from many types of boxes for transporting your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, meat, fish and frozen foods or other special goods. We explain everything below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Fos sur Mer (FRFOS), port of Pipavav (INPAV), Tuticorin (INTUT) harbor and terminal Manzanillo (CUMZO).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Cargo types: What do you want to ship?
Importing load by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Dumyat (EGDAM) has many benefits: low prices, there are lots of different shipping options and very flexible. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, kerosene, biofuels, chemicals, hydrogen, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sugar, coils, plates, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: products like sports equipment, toys, clothes, electronic goods, art and antiques or food, machines, shoes, drinks, furniture.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Dumyat takes about 17 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 4000 nautical miles. Converted that is 7408 km. When you ship a sea container, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull, sea weather condition and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Dumyat (Egypt) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various factors such as container size, shipping time and freight forwarder handling fees. Message us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you are sending goods to Damietta, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Egypt or view the website of the port/government (www.sis.gov.eg).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the named port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).