Container shipping Rotterdam to Beira
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Beira (MZBEW)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is efficient and it has live tracking. Transporting a sea container with refrigerated cargo or furniture can be outsourced to e.g. Zim Integrated Shipping Services. Shipping lines offer and a wide range of container types. There is made a difference between a full container for yourself (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport specialists we offer dedicated information with a view to international transport Beira (MZ BEW). We provide you with useful information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Mail us with your needs and we get you a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, staunch and affordable way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Advantages compared to air freight: you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide removals and exporting container cargo or furniture.
- The Port of Beira is one of the biggest ports of Mozambique.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 footers, 40 footers and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Beira (MZBEW) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your products are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will book a container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin Beira (MZ BEW), and will be shipped by ocean to the agent at the POD (port of destination). They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the list below you can read different kind of info about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Beira |
| Country of destination | Mozambique |
| Port Code | MZBEW |
| Transportation time | +/- 35 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Port address | Largo dos CFM, C.P. No. 236, Beira, Mozambique |
| info@portmaputo.com | |
| Website | www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz |
| Phone number | 25823321000 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Beira
- Details of your shipping
Enter the departure port and the arrival port. Choose if you want to ship a full container for yourself (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Cargo preparations
Primarily, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid nasty accidents, it is a good idea to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Export documents
In the situations that you export cargo to Beira (MZBEW), you should organize various export documents (for the national customs): certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Find your incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who will pay for things like export/import documents, insurances and transport. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your container is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the ship is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Beira (MZBEW) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
You want to ship a container from port of Beira – (MZ BEW) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is highly recommended to book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are CMA CGM, MSC. Important towns around the port are Beira, Dondo, Chimoio, Manica, Quelimane, Tete, Maxixe, Inhambane, Mocuba, Manjacaze, Chokwé, Chibuto, Cuamba, Xai-Xai, Macia, Angoche, Nampula, Lichinga, Maputo, Matola. In the box below you will find useful information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Check also more information about Commercial Invoice.
Advantages of a 20ft container
20 ft. containers (also known as dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and international movings. Pro tip: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is often used for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.900 kg.
What you need to know about the forty foot container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Finally, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ version. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The format is universal: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, it is best to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: quick transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and insurance is more expensive. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Beira (MZBEW) and Hamburg to Beira (MZBEW).
- FCL means that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you share the container with other importers. You benefit from many advantages: perfect for shipping small loads, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and easy time-management and scheduling. Worth mentioning: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then you better go for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 1,5 m3 & 16 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, POL, Evergreen, HMM, ZIM.
Other types of containers and customization
The range of boxes is very diverse for transporting your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for liquid bulk, onions, potatoes, vegetables or fragile items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Be sure to check out the transport options to Elizabeth (ZAPLZ), port of Norrkoping (SENRK), Cristobal (PACTB) harbor and terminal Manaus (BRMAO).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Exporting cargo by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Beira (MZBEW) has many benefits: low cost, very safe and secure and minimal restrictions. Frequently chosen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, neo bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, gasoline, kerosene, biofuels, chemicals, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like salt, lumber, cement, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: products like sports equipment, art and antiques, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, clothes & machines, shoes, furniture, fashion, food.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Beira takes on average 35 days. The distance between the two ports is about 8400 nautical miles. That is about 15557 km. When you ship a sea container, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time is subject to displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Beira (Mozambique) are slightly above average. The total cost is subject to various parts such as cargo type, period of the year and other costs like stacking and siting. Feel free to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are sending goods to Beira, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Mozambique or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller pays for the costs of transporting the cargo to the named port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).