Container shipping Rotterdam to Piraeus
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Piraeus (GRPIR)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it’s convenient and it is safe. Transporting containers with freight like liquid bulk or factory parts can be outsourced to e.g. Arkas Container Transport. You can book all kind of containers. There is made a difference between a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport specialists we provide you with actual information regarding international transport Piraeus (GR PIR). We share up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a step-by-step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, sure and inexpensive way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Compared to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight provides services for international relocations and importing break bulk or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Piraeus is a much-chosen harbor in Greece.
- Commonly container types are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Piraeus (GRPIR) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your products are transferred in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Piraeus (GR PIR), and will be shipped by sea to the consignee at the destination harbor. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below you will find practical information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Piraeus |
| Country of destination | Greece |
| Port Code | GRPIR |
| Transit Time | +/- 13 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Office address | 10 Akti Miaouli, Piraeus 185 38, Greece |
| E-mail address | olp@apopsinet.gr |
| Website | www.olp.gr |
| Phone number | 2104550229 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Piraeus
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Determine your container terms: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
To start with, make sure the freight is packed securely. To limit damage, we advise you to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs document
If you are going to transport cargo to Piraeus (GRPIR), please pay attention to the necessary several export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing declaration, certificates of origin, packing list, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm defines who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use container track and trace to see where your shipping is right now. You can check easily when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Piraeus (GRPIR) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select the container that suits the freight
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Piraeus – (GR PIR) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Make sure you pick the right container type. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MSC, OOCL, ZIM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Keratsínion, Níkaia, Moskháton, Ayía Varvára, Aigáleo, Kallithéa, Palaión Fáliron, Pérama, Néa Smírni, Kalamákion, Selínia, Ambelákia, Peristérion, Athens, Kipséli, Víron, Ellinikón, Galátsion, Eleusis, Salamís. In the box below we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You may also like: Ventilated Container.
Details of a 20 FT container
20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and movings. Keep in mind: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.700 kg.
Important specifications of the forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. It is especially intended for transporting large loads by sea. Moreover, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ edition. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Stuff can be stacked high.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The format is almost always the same: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then you can book your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. This has multiple advantages: It allows for a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Piraeus (GRPIR) or Hamburg to Piraeus (GRPIR).
- The premise of FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- 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. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, a shared container can be used. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The concept of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are multiple advantages: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and easy time-management and scheduling. Worth mentioning: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping rates are based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The goal of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 4 m3 & 14,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.
Various other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, meat, fish and frozen foods or other special goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Larvik (NOLAR), port of Shibushi (JPSBS), Huelva (ESHUV) harbor and terminal Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping stuff by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Piraeus (GRPIR) has many benefits: attractive costs, best for Bulky Goods and minimal restrictions. Popular types of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: neo bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, biofuels, petroleum, kerosene, hydrogen, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sand, rods, salt, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: load like clothes, sports equipment, electronic goods, art and antiques, toys & shoes, furniture, drinks, food, fashion.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Piraeus takes on average 13 days. The total distance is approx. 3200 nautical miles. Converted that is 5926 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Piraeus (Greece) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various components as cargo dimension, the total distance to the delivery destination and other costs like stacking and siting. Message us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you are exporting goods to Piraeus, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents should be provided: Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses. For more information, you can contact the customs of Greece or take a look at the website (www.olp.gr).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party covers covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).