Container shipping Rotterdam to Abidjan
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Rotterdam to Abidjan (CIABJ)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is great for bulk goods and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a sea container with liquids or equipment can be outsourced to e.g. CMA CGM. Freight forwarders offer all kind of containers. A big difference is being made between a complete full container (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we provide you with up-to-date information with a view to international transport Abidjan (CI ABJ). We provide you with inside-information about the different types of sea containers. You can make use of our step-by-step export plan. Send us your details and we will send a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, secure and inexpensive way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide relocations and carrying dry bulk or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Abidjan is one of the biggest ports of Cote D’Ivoire.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Abidjan (CIABJ) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your products are stored in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will book a container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Abidjan (CI ABJ), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table below you can read different kind of info about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Abidjan |
| Country of destination | Cote D’Ivoire |
| Port Code | CIABJ |
| Transport Time | +/- 18 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Port address | 05 BP 3352 ABJ 05 |
| E-mail address | info@paa-ci.org |
| Website | portabidjan.ci |
| Telephone number | (225) 21 23 80 00 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Abidjan
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival harbour. Choose how you want to transport: FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Loading and labeling the freight
First of all, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport your cargo to Abidjan (CIABJ), you will have to provide various export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, packing declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are important to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who is responsible for, for example, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your load is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Abidjan (CIABJ) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Abidjan – (CI ABJ) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20ft & 40ft) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, MSC, ZIM. Major towns near the seaport are Abidjan, Bingerville, Anyama, Dabou, Alépé, Bonoua, Jacqueville, Agboville, Adiaké, Aboisso, Adzopé, Ayamé, Ndouci, Tiassalé, Affery, Grand-Lahou, Akoupé, Bongouanou, Arrah, Divo. In the text box below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most common sizes and types. We are happy to provide you with more information about High-Cube Container.
Explanation of the twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most popular container size. They are quite easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal effects and international movings. Keep in mind: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.400 kg.
What you need to know about 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. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Good to know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ choice. They are 9’6 tall. Stuff can be stacked high.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The format is universal: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
When you need a lot of container space, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and insurance is extra important. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Abidjan (CIABJ) or Hamburg to Abidjan (CIABJ).
- The concept of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
With a small freight, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight You benefit from many advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL cost is calculated by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The premise of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 1,5 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, POL, ZIM.
Other container types for special loads
You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your items. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. But there are also specific options for oils, wheat, barley and cocoa or unique high value cargo. We give a short explanation below. You can also look further at transport options in Liverpool (CALIV), port of Shimizu (JPSMZ), Corinto (NICIO) harbor and terminal Yantian (CNYTN).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like like grain and ore.
- 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: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Cargo types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting load by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Abidjan (CIABJ) has a lot of pluses: it is economical, best for Bulky Goods and eco-friendly. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, containerized, break bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- 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): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, petroleum, gasoline, diesel, chemicals, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sugar, cement, salt, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: items like toys, electronic goods, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques and food, fashion, furniture, shoes, machines.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Abidjan takes about 18 days. The total distance is about 4400 nautical miles. This is roughly equivalent to 8149 kilometers. When you send something by sea, 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 vessel speed, wind force and wind direction and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Abidjan (Cote D’Ivoire) are slightly above average. The total cost is subject to a number of factors like cargo dimension, the total distance to the delivery destination and currency. Do not hesitate to contact us for a quote for your transport.
When shipping goods to Abidjan, then customs clearance is an important step. You will need the following documentation: Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Cote D’Ivoire or view the website of the port/government (portabidjan.ci).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party arranges the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).