Container shipping Rotterdam to Al Khums

You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to AL Khoms (LYKHO)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is efficient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Importing a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or factory parts can be outsourced to e.g. Maersk. There are different types of containers. There is made a difference between Full Container Load (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport specialists we share up-to-date information for the purpose of international transport AL Khoms (LY KHO). You will find extensive information about the various sea container types. On this website you can read a step-by-step export plan. Contact u directly and you will get a competitive quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and cost-effective way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
Compared to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight is recommended for international relocations and importing food or personal goods.
The Port of Al Khums offers excellent transit options in Libya.
Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Insulated, Hard-Top, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.

Get transport quotes

Topics

Shipping to AL Khoms (LYKHO) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your products are packed in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin AL Khoms (LY KHO), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the arrival port. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below you will find some basic data of the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Al Khums
Country of destination	Libya
Port Code	LYKHO
Transportation time	+/- 12 days
Shipping prices	$$
Port address	PO Box 18342 Misratah Libya
Mail	libya@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.amtcmar.com/en/ports.htm
Phone	2182143946

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Al Khums

Details of your shipment
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Specify your preference: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the desired format (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Packing the container
To begin, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To transport the cargo in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
Documents Required for Exporting
If you want to send goods to AL Khoms (LYKHO), you should organize various export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, packing declaration, bill of lading, packing list, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a legal document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that they are ready to be shipped.
Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g transport, insurance and duty related matters. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can see exactly when the ship is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from AL Khoms (LYKHO) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): choose container

You need to ship a container from port of Al Khums – (LY KHO) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is crucial to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) 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 following summary we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular container types. You may also like: Bulk Containers.

Explanation about a 20 ft container

20 ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are relatively easy to ship, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and removals. Good to know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

A very popular box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
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.
The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.100 kg.

Information and benefits of forty foot container

In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large quantities of goods. In conclusion, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Ideal if you have high cargo.

Very suitable for large loads.
It has the following dimensions: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.500 kg.

Ocean Freight Volume Calculator: instant shipping rates

Receive current shipping rates directly in your mailbox

Receive quotation

What does FCL container mean in shipping?

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. There is no need to share it with other shippers. The advantages are great: ideal transit time, limited damage risk and you pay lower price per unit. Important to mention: you need large volume to be viable and insurance is more expensive. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to AL Khoms (LYKHO) and Hamburg to AL Khoms (LYKHO).

The goal of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC, ONE.

What does LCL container mean in shipping?

If you do not need a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The goal of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are multiple advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory space and it is faster during peak-season. Pay attention: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.

What we mean by LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
For low-volume shipments of between 2 m3 – 14,5 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, ZIM, Yang Ming, POL.

Information about other types of containers

There is a wide range of boxes for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are also special possibilities for oils, meat, fish and frozen foods or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Guanta (VEGUT), port of Mumbai (INBOM), Southampton (GBSOU) harbor and terminal Leixoes (PTLEI).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.

Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.

Kind of load: what do you want to transport by sea?

Importing stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Al Khums (LYKHO) has a lot of pluses: attractive tariffs, very safe and secure and minimal restrictions. Frequently chosen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: dry bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. 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): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, hydrogen, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, biofuels.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like lumber, cement, coils, sugar.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: load like medical/pharmacy, clothes, toys, electronic goods, art and antiques & shoes, machines, food, fashion, drinks.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

How long does it take a cargo ship from Rotterdam to AL Khoms?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Al Khums takes approx 12 days. The total distance is approximately 3000 nautical miles. That equates to 5556 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and berth availability.

What are the average costs of shipping container to AL Khoms (LYKHO)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Al Khums (Libya) are average. The total cost is subject to various ingredients such as container size, the total distance to the delivery destination and incoterms. Request a quote without obligation for a price proposal and transit times.

What customs documents are needed?

When shipping goods to AL Khoms, then there are some important customs clearance documents. You need to present the following documents: Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Packing List. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Libya or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.amtcmar.com/en/ports.htm).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party covers the carriage of the goods up to the port of origin. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).