Container shipping Rotterdam to Batumi
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Batumi (GEBUS)? Sea freight has many pluses: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is flexible and it is eco-friendly. Exporting a container overseas with food or factory parts is easy with shippinglines like TS Lines. There are various types of containers. An important distinction is (FCL) full containers and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport agents you will get actual information for the purpose of international transport Batumi (GE BUS). We get you useful information about the various sea container types. For this we offer a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Contact u directly and get a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, trouble-free and inexpensive way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide removals and importing fruit or cars.
- The Port of Batumi is one of the biggest ports of Georgia.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Batumi (GEBUS) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your goods are transferred in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will book a container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Batumi (GE BUS), and will be transported by sea to the addressee at the arrival port. You need to make a choose out of: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below we share important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Batumi |
| Country of destination | Georgia |
| Port Code | GEBUS |
| Transportation time | +/- 18 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Local address | No 1, Kutaisi str., Batumi 6003, Georgia |
| bsport@batumiport.com | |
| Website | www.batumiport.com/ |
| Phone | 9952227-62-61 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Batumi
- Details of your shipment
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD. Determine the desired transport method: (FCL) full containers or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
To start with, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Common Export Documents
In the situations that you export cargo to Batumi (GEBUS), you should organize relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, packing declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm states who takes care of, among other things, export/import documents, insurances and transport. Popular incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo tracking to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Batumi (GEBUS) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): choosing a suitable container
You need to ship a container from port of Batumi – (GE BUS) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to pick the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the paragraph below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. Check also more information about Collapsible Container.
Advantages of a 20ft container
20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most popular container size. They are quite easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff or international removals. Good to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.700 kg.
Explanation about a forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry far more cargo at once. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large cargo by sea. What you may not know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The format is almost always the same: 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.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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Details about Full Container (FCL)
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then a full container is often worth it. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and it’s more cost-effective. Of course there are also downsides: it is expensive for small loads and insurance is extra important. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Batumi (GEBUS) and Hamburg to Batumi (GEBUS).
- The idea of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. The advantages of this option include: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Pay attention: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then you better go for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- With LCL transport, your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 2,5 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, POL, Wan Hai, HMM.
Other special types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are also special possibilities for oil or petroleum, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very expensive items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also look further at transport options in La Guaira (VELAG), port of Cork (IEORK), Bahia Blanca (ARBHI) harbor and terminal Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Load types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping load by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Batumi (GEBUS) has many benefits: it is very efficient, very safe and secure and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, petroleum, biofuels, kerosene, diesel, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and coils, sugar, salt, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: goods like sports equipment, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, toys, electronic goods & fashion, food, shoes, furniture, machines.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Batumi takes approx 18 days. The distance between the two ports is about 4400 nautical miles. That is about 8149 km. When you export something, you have to take into account 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 varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Batumi (Georgia) are slightly above average. The total cost is determined by important aspects like cargo type, shipping time and conditions. Fill in the application form for a quote for your transport.
When transporting goods to Batumi, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Insurance Certificate. For more detailed information please contact the customs of Georgia or view the website of the port/government (www.batumiport.com/).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller takes care of the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).