Container shipping Rotterdam to Agadir
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Agadir (MAAGA)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Ship a container overseas with gas-based fuels or factory parts can be done via e.g. Regional Container Lines. They can get you many different types of shipping containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via this website we share dedicated information with a view to international transport Agadir (MA AGA). You can read practical information about the different types and ways of sea freight. On this website you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Mail us with your needs and receive a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, staunch and cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Advantages compared to air freight: you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide removals and importing liquid bulk or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Agadir offers excellent transit options in Morocco.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Agadir (MAAGA) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your material is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder will book a container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Agadir (MA AGA), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the POD. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the attached table you will find important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Agadir |
| Country of destination | Morocco |
| Port Code | MAAGA |
| Transportation time | +/- 8 days |
| Shipping rates | $$ |
| Office address | Port De Commerce D’Agadir, Agadir 80000 |
| E-mail address | b_ajouhi@marsamaroc.co.ma |
| Website | www.marsamaroc.co.ma/ |
| Phone | 061910728 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Agadir
- Shipment details
Enter the departure port and the POD (port of destination). Choose how you want to transport: a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the size of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Freight preparations
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid nasty accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport goods to Agadir (MAAGA), you should think about required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are important to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who is responsible for, for example, insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use the track and trace service to see where your container is right now. You will get a notification when the load is departed from POL (Port of loading), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Agadir (MAAGA) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Agadir – (MA AGA) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? The first step is to find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the next section we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular boxes. You can also click directly to information about Dry Van Containers.
Details of a 20 FT container
20 FT containers (sometimes also called dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and furniture and removals. Good to know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.400 kg.
Explanation about a 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ variant. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and less convenient delivery options. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Agadir (MAAGA) or Hamburg to Agadir (MAAGA).
- FCL Means that means that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many benefits like: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, the handling and insurance costs are limited and lower sourcing risk. Notable: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably your best bet. The cost of LCL is based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The goal of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 4 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, HMM, POL, Evergreen.
Other container types for special loads
You can choose from many types of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for liquid bulk, onions, potatoes, vegetables or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. Also check other destinations such as Skikda (DZSKI), port of Gladstone (AUGLT), A Coruna (ESLCG) harbor and terminal Gavle (SEGVX).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Cargo types: what are you going to transport?
Shipping goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Agadir (MAAGA) has a lot of pluses: attractive rates, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and very flexible. The most important ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: containerized, dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, petroleum, biofuels, hydrogen, gasoline, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also rods, cement, sand, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: products like sports equipment, clothes, toys, electronic goods, art and antiques & furniture, shoes, food, fashion, drinks.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Agadir takes approximately 8 days. The distance between the two ports is about 1800 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 3334 km. When you ship a sea container, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time is subject to draft and speed, weather conditions and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Agadir (Morocco) are average. The total costs are determined by various features such as the size of the container, season and supply and demand. Feel free to contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When you are sending goods to Agadir, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of Morocco or check the official website for more info (www.marsamaroc.co.ma/).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller has the responsibility for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).