Container shipping Rotterdam to Baltimore
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Baltimore (USBAL)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is great for bulk goods and it is safe. Ship a container overseas with container cargo or personal goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like CMA CGM. Freight forwarders offer a lot of container-types. There is made a difference between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our portal we share accurate information regarding international transport Baltimore (US BAL). You can read inside-information about the various sea container types. On this website you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Provide us with your transport details and we get you a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, staunch and cost-effective way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is perfect for international relocations and transporting roll on/roll off or cars.
- The Port of Baltimore is a much-chosen harbor in United States.
- Frequently used containers types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Baltimore (USBAL) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your personal stuff is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder company will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departing port Baltimore (US BAL), and will be shipped by sea to the terminal at the arrival harbour. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the list below you will find some basic data of 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 | United States |
| Port Code | USBAL |
| Transit Time | +/- 28 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Office address | MPA World Trade Center, 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, United States |
| united-states@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.mpa.state.md.us/ |
| Telephone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Baltimore
- Freight Details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD. Also indicate whether you choose a full container just for your freight (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
Primarily, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When exporting cargo to Baltimore (USBAL), you should think about several export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing list, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that everything is ready to ship.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the load is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Baltimore (USBAL) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Baltimore – (US BAL) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to ask an appropriate container. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the next section you will find extensive information and advice about the most common sizes and types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Import.
Information and benefits of 20 foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are quite easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal stuff and movings. Pro tip: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.100 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. Good to know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ choice. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.000 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, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. This has multiple advantages: It allows for a faster transit time, limited damage risk and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and less convenient delivery options. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Baltimore (USBAL) or Hamburg to Baltimore (USBAL).
- The goal of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, ONE.
Less than container (LCL)
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, a shared container can be used. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, less inventory costs & management and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is a better choice. The cost of LCL is based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- What we mean by LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3,5 m3 and 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, HMM, ZIM, Evergreen, POL.
Other container types for special loads
There is a wide range of boxes for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, flour, coffee or cocoa or high class goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also look further at transport options in Salerno (ITSAL), port of Chatham Docks (GBCTM), Skikda (DZSKI) harbor and terminal Zhanjiang (CNZHA).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Exporting load by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Baltimore (USBAL) has a lot of pluses: attractive rates, it is great for transporting bulky goods and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, gasoline, petroleum, hydrogen, diesel, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like sugar, rods, plates, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques and machines, furniture, fashion, food, drinks.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Baltimore takes about 28 days. The distance to be covered is about 6800 nautical miles (nmi). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 12594 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, weather conditions and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Baltimore (United States) are relatively expensive. The total price tag is determined by various components as the size of the container, shipping time and conditions. We invite you to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you send goods to Baltimore, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of United States or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.mpa.state.md.us/).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter takes care of covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).