Container shipping Rotterdam to Bremen
Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Bremen (DEBRE)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is efficient and you can track the cargo in real time. Ship a container overseas with liquid bulk or furniture can be arranged by shipping companies such as Sea Lead Shipping. They can get you and a wide range of container types. There is made a difference between (FCL) Full Container Load and Less Container Load (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we provide helpful information regarding international transport Bremen (DE BRE). We provide you with useful information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we get you a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a good, staunch and low cost-way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and exporting liquid bulk or motorbikes.
- The Port of Bremen is one of the most important ports in Germany.
- You can choose from the following containers: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Bremen (DEBRE) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your goods are wrapped up in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure (POD) Bremen (DE BRE), and will be transported by sea to the agent at the port of destination. You need to make a choose out of: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the next section we share important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Bremen |
| Country of destination | Germany |
| Port Code | DEBRE |
| Transit Time | +/- 1 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | Hansestadt Bremisches, Ueberseetor 2, Bremen, Germany |
| bremen-port@hbh.bremen.de | |
| Website | www.bremen-ports.de |
| Phone number | 494213618504 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Bremen
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) full containers or Less Container Load (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Cargo preparations
First of all, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you want to send cargo to Bremen (DEBRE), you will have to provide special export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is provided to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who will pay for things like transport, insurance and duty related matters. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your shipping is right now. You can get a sms or mail when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Bremen (DEBRE) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): match your cargo with container type
You need to ship a container from port of Bremen – (DE BRE) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Compare the options and pick the right container type. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include NSC. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Bremen, Ritterhude, Stuhr, Lilienthal, Delmenhorst, Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Schwanewede, Worpswede, Ganderkesee, Hude, Oyten, Achim, Elsfleth, Syke, Ottersberg, Hatten, Bassum, Brake, Wildeshausen, Langwedel. In the text box below you will find useful information about the most common sizes and types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Shipping containers for sale.
Information and benefits of 20ft container
20. ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal stuff and international movings. Nice to know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for sending goods overseas.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40 foot container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. It is especially intended for transporting large loads by sea. Finally, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.200 kg.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t have to share space with others. The benefits are great: efficient transit time, less potential for damage and and it is cheaper per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: the transshipment is more complex and the financial risk is much greater. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Bremen (DEBRE) or Hamburg to Bremen (DEBRE).
- The premise of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, 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 you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is faster during peak-season. Remark: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then you better go for FCL. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- LCL means that you reserve space in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 4 m3 – 14,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, POL, Yang Ming, Evergreen.
What other types of containers are there
There is a wide range of boxes for ocean transport. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are also special possibilities for oils, flowers, fruit or fragile items. We explain everything below. You can also read more information about shipments to Puerto de Mazatlan (MXMZT), port of Southampton (GBSOU), Odessa (UAODS) harbor and terminal Xingang (CNXGG).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Kind of freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Bremen (DEBRE) has a lot of pluses: low prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: neo bulk, containerized, dry bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, kerosene, hydrogen, diesel, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and sand, rods, salt, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: freight like clothes, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, sports equipment and furniture, food, shoes, machines, fashion.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Bremen takes about 1 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 250 nautical miles (M). Converted that is 463 km. If you make a sea shipment, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull, wind force and wind direction and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Bremen (Germany) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by a number of factors like type of goods transported, shipping route and pickup charges and Send us a message for a customised quote and extra info.
When you are exporting goods to Bremen, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of Germany or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.bremen-ports.de).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the agreed port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).