Container shipping Rotterdam to Ajman
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Ajman (AEAJM)? Sea freight is very useful: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is efficient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Shipping a container with sea freight such as liquid bulk or equipment is very easy with e.g. Global Feeder Shipping LLC. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from many different types of shipping containers. An important distinction is full containers (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport specialists we provide you with accurate information with a view to international transport Ajman (AE AJM). We offer inside-information about the different types of containers. You can make use of our practical step-by-step plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will prepare a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, safe and cost-effective way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Advantages compared to air freight: you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is perfect for international removals and the transit of roll on/roll off or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Ajman is an important logistics artery in United Arab Emirates.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Ajman (AEAJM) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your articles are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Ajman (AE AJM), and will be shipped over the sea to the terminal at the arrival port. They can get you services like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table 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 Ajman |
| Country of destination | United Arab Emirates |
| Port Code | AEAJM |
| Transportation time | +/- 29 days |
| Shipping costs | $$ |
| Port address | P.O.BOX 38, AJMAN, U.A.E |
| E-mail address | mail@ajmanport.gov.ae |
| Website | www.ajmanport.gov.ae |
| Telephone number | 971-6-7470111 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Ajman
- Freight Details
Enter the origin of shipment and destination of shipment. Specify your preference: a complete full container (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Loading the freight
First of all, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To transport the cargo in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Common Export Documents
When exporting cargo to Ajman (AEAJM), you will need required export documents (to the national customs): bill of lading, packing list, packing declaration, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract signed by the carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant for traders to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for, for example, insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipping is right now. You can get a sms or mail when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Ajman (AEAJM) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Ajman – (AE AJM) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? The first step is to ask an appropriate container. They are available in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi. In the next chapter you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. Our specialists also provide details about Get shipping quote.
Explanation of the 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are relatively easy to ship, so the transport costs are quite low. Widely used for transporting personal items or international movings. Some extra info: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.300 kg.
What you need to know about the forty foot container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. Moreover, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ box. They are 9’6 tall. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.100 kilogram.
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(FCL) Full Container
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). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: quick transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and less convenient delivery options. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Ajman (AEAJM) and Hamburg to Ajman (AEAJM).
- FCL means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by 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: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, storage and insurance is advantageous and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Disclaimer: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The total shipping costs are related to number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- The meaning of LCL is: you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3 m3 & 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, Wan Hai, HMM, Evergreen.
Other container types for special loads
There is a wide range of boxes for ocean transport. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Special boxes are also being used for oils or chemicals, flour, coffee or cocoa or fragile items. We explain everything below. Also check other destinations such as Lisbon (PTLIS), port of Tema (GHTEM), Lianyungang (CNLYG) harbor and terminal Tilbury (GBTIL).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- 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: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Importing stuff by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Ajman (AEAJM) has lots of advantages: it is very efficient, very safe and secure and eco-friendly. The main categories of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: containerized, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- 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): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, diesel, biofuels, hydrogen, kerosene, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sand, plates, coils, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: items like art and antiques, toys, clothes, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy + fashion, drinks, furniture, food, machines.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Ajman takes on average 29 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 7050 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 13057 km. When you send something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The shipping time is determined on the basis of vessel speed, wind force and wind direction and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Ajman (United Arab Emirates) are average. The total costs are determined by important aspects like the size of the container, transit time and freight forwarder handling fees. Fill in the application form for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you send goods to Ajman, then the customs clearance will also pass. You will need the following documentation: Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit. For more detailed information you can contact the customs of United Arab Emirates or take a look at the website (www.ajmanport.gov.ae).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party covers transportation and insurance to the agreed port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the supplier to pay for the delivery of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).