Container shipping Rotterdam to Baltimore
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Rotterdam to Baltimore (IEBTM)? Sea freight has many advantages: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and it is safe. Exporting a container overseas with liquids or furniture can be outsourced to e.g. Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. You can book different types of containers. An important point of attention is full containers (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via this website we offer useful information regarding international transport Baltimore (IE BTM). We provide you with inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send us your details and we will prepare a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, secure and cheap way to export or import international containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide removals and exporting gas-based fuels or motorbikes.
- The Port of Baltimore is one of the biggest ports of Ireland.
- The range of containers includes: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Baltimore (IEBTM) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your cargo is wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will book a container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Baltimore (IE BTM), and will be shipped overseas to the recipient at the POD (port of destination). You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the next section you will find important information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Baltimore |
| Country of destination | Ireland |
| Port Code | IEBTM |
| Transport Time | +/- 2 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | Baltimore, Co. Cork, Ireland |
| ireland@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.gov.ie |
| Phone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Baltimore
- Shipment details
Enter the port of origin and destination of shipment. Choose if you want to ship Full Container Load (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Loading and labeling the freight
To start with, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport goods to Baltimore (IEBTM), you need to share up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing list, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines who is the risk-bearing party for shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your shipment is right now. You can check the status when the load is registered at the POO (port of load), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Baltimore (IEBTM) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): match your cargo with container type
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Baltimore – (IE BTM) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is highly recommended to get a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the paragraph below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. We also offer more information about Packing list.
What you need to know about the twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most common and available size. They are very efficient, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including furniture and movings. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40 ft container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They can carry far more cargo at once. It is especially intended for transporting large loads by sea. In conclusion, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ deal. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.200 kg.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and the rates are more favorable. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Baltimore (IEBTM) or Hamburg to Baltimore (IEBTM).
- The idea of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, ONE.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The meaning of LCL is: multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. The advantages of this option include: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, less inventory costs & management and more flexible during intense shipping season. Watch out: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- The premise of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3,5 m3 & 16 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL, Yang Ming.
Alternative container types
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or high class goods. We give a short explanation below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Puerto de Ita Enramada (PYASU), port of Manzanillo (CUMZO), Bangkok Modern Terminal (THBMT) harbor and terminal Castries (LCCAS).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- 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: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of cargo: what are you going to transport?
Exporting goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Baltimore (IEBTM) has a lot of pluses: it is economical, it is great for transporting bulky goods and minimal restrictions. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, containerized, neo bulk, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, chemicals, gasoline, petroleum, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like plates, lumber, cement, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: cargo like clothes, sports equipment, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, toys and shoes, food, fashion, machines, drinks.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Baltimore takes around 2 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 650 nautical miles (M). Converted that is 1204 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. Shipping time is subject to displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Baltimore (Ireland) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various parts such as cargo dimension, shipping route and pickup charges and Do not hesitate to contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When you send goods to Baltimore, then the customs clearance will also pass. You will need the following documentation: Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Packing List. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Ireland or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.gov.ie).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party takes care of the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).