Container shipping Rotterdam to Akita
Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Akita (JPAXT)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is economical and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting containers with freight like liquid bulk or machinery can be outsourced to e.g. SM Line. They can get you and a wide range of container types. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via this website we give up-to-date information regarding international transport Akita (JP AXT). You will find comprehensive information about the different types of sea containers. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Send you shipping details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a good, trustworthy and inexpensive 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 provides services for worldwide movings and the transportation of liquids or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Akita is an important logistics artery in Japan.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Akita (JPAXT) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departing port Akita (JP AXT), and will be shipped by ocean to the agent at the port of destination. You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Akita |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPAXT |
| Transportation time | +/- 56 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | 7-1, Tsuchizaki-minato, Nishi 1-chome, Akita, Japan |
| E-mail address | japan@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.city.akita.akita.jp/city/in/hb/port |
| Phone number | 81-18-845-2021 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Akita
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the POD (port of destination). Also indicate whether you prefer a full container for yourself (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading the freight
First of all, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Export documents
When you transport cargo to Akita (JPAXT), you need to share several export documents (on behalf of national customs): export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use sea freight tracking to see where your load is right now. You can see 24/7 when the freight has been departed from the port of origin (POO), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Akita (JPAXT) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select the container that suits the freight
You are going to ship a container from port of Akita – (JP AXT) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Make sure you pick the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container specifications (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the next section you will find useful information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We also offer more information about 20-foot Container.
Explanation about a 20 ft container
20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. It’s a very common and efficient size, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods and international movings. Nice to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is widely used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40 ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry far more cargo at once. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. Finally, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ choice. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The benefits are great: quick transit time, limited chance of damage and it’s more cost-effective. Important to mention: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Akita (JPAXT) and Hamburg to Akita (JPAXT).
- FCL Means that means that the container only holds your 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, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. With LCL transport, shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Notable: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The total shipping costs are related to volume and weight.
- LCL means that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3 m3 – 16 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, HMM, Evergreen, POL.
Other special types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are innovative and special constructions for oils or chemicals, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or other special goods. We give a short explanation below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Yantai (CNYNT), port of Nouakchott (MRNKC), Tauranga (NZTRG) harbor and terminal Gdynia (PLGDY).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Kind of load: what are you going to transport?
Importing stuff by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Akita (JPAXT) has lots of advantages: low rates, it is effective for large quantities of goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, dry bulk, liquid bulk. 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: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and sand, coils, plates, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: load like art and antiques, sports equipment, clothes, electronic goods, toys & machines, furniture, food, fashion, drinks.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Akita takes approx 56 days. The distance to be covered is about 13500 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 25002 km. If you ship something by sea, you will have to deal with 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 exact shipping time has several factors: condition of the hull and the propeller, weather and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Akita (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to a number of factors like cargo dimension, period of the year and freight forwarder handling fees. Message us for a price proposal and transit times.
When you send goods to Akita, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Japan or view the website of the port/government (www.city.akita.akita.jp/city/in/hb/port).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the required port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).