Container shipping Rotterdam to Belgrade
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Belgrade (RSBEG)? Sea freight has many advantages: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is flexible and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container overseas with dry bulk or cars and other vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. COSCO. Freight forwarders offer many different types of shipping containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: Full Container Load (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via this website we share accurate information for international transport Belgrade (RS BEG). You can read up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a export plan in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and we will prepare a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trouble-free and relatively cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Compared to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is ideal for international movings and shipping liquids or personal effects.
- The Port of Belgrade is an important logistics artery in Serbia.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Belgrade (RSBEG) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your material is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Belgrade (RS BEG), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the POD. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the attached table we share facts about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Belgrade |
| Country of destination | Serbia |
| Port Code | RSBEG |
| Transport Time | +/- 20 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Office address | Francuska 81. St. Belgrade 11000 Serbia |
| office@port-bgd.co.yu | |
| Website | www.port-bgd.co.yu |
| Telephone number | 38111752971 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Belgrade
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Choose how you want to transport: (FCL) full containers or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the dimensions of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Freight preparations
To start with, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent accidents, it is a good idea to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you want to send goods to Belgrade (RSBEG), you will need special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing list, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document signed by the carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Incoterms for transport
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who takes care of, among other things, transit, insurance and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your cargo
Use container track and trace to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Belgrade (RSBEG) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): choosing a suitable container
You need to ship a container from port of Belgrade – (RS BEG) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the next section you will find useful information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We are happy to provide you with more information about Collapsible Container.
Specifications of a twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting personal items and removals. Good to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.800 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Tip: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ box. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Stuff can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The format is almost always the same: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.700 kg.
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FCL: Full Container
When you need a lot of container space, then a full container is often worth it. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. The advantages are great: quick transit time, limited damage risk and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and unloading can be a hassle. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Belgrade (RSBEG) or Hamburg to Belgrade (RSBEG).
- The idea of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.
LCL: Less than container
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many benefits like: you can send some good in a cheap way, storage and insurance is advantageous and easy time-management and scheduling. Watch out: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping rates are based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The premise of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 3 m3 and 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, POL.
Information about other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for international cargo shipping. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, vegetables and fruit or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Puerto Madryn (ARPMY), port of Montevideo (UYMVD), Bell Bay (AUBEL) harbor and terminal FreeContainer Port (BSFPO).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Freight types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Exporting stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Belgrade (RSBEG) has lots of advantages: attractive rates, it is great for transporting bulky goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo transported by sea include: dry bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, containerized. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, gasoline, hydrogen, kerosene, petroleum, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and coils, salt, rods, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: goods like clothes, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, electronic goods, toys or fashion, food, shoes, drinks, furniture.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Belgrade lasts about 20 days. The total distance is about 4700 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 8704 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time is subject to the boat speed, the sea conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Belgrade (Serbia) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various components as container size, transit time and supply and demand. Please contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you are exporting goods to Belgrade, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are required: Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Packing List. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of Serbia or take a look at the website (www.port-bgd.co.yu).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller is responsible for the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).