Container shipping Rotterdam to Brisbane
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Brisbane (AUBNE)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is economical and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Ship a container overseas with dry bulk or furniture can be done via e.g. Evergreen Marine Corporation. Shipping lines offer different types of containers. An important point of attention is (FCL) Full Container Load and partial shipments (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will receive actual information with a view to international transport Brisbane (AU BNE). You will find extensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a 5 step export plan. Provide us with your transport details and receive a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and relatively cheap way to export or import international containers.
- Compared to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international removals and transporting container cargo or furniture.
- The Port of Brisbane is a frequently chosen port in Australia.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Brisbane (AUBNE) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your products are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will book a container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departure port Brisbane (AU BNE), and will be shipped over the ocean to the addressee at the arrival harbour. You need to make a choose out of: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we share facts about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Brisbane |
| Country of destination | Australia |
| Port Code | AUBNE |
| Transport Time | +/- 54 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Port address | 1 Sandpiper Avenue, Locked Bag 1818, Port of Brisbane, Queensland 4178, Australia |
| E-mail address | info@portbris.com.au |
| Website | www.portbris.com.au |
| Phone | 61732584888 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Brisbane
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD (port of destination). Decide how you want to export: a complete full container (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Pack you load
Obviously, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To limit damage, we advise you to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Export documents
If you want to send goods to Brisbane (AUBNE), you will have to provide several export documents (for the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm states who is responsible for, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your cargo is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Brisbane (AUBNE) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Brisbane – (AU BNE) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to pick the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are APL, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL. Major towns near the seaport are Brisbane, Victoria Point, Deception Bay, Burpengary, Morayfield, Bongaree, Caboolture, Nerang, Gold Coast, Caloundra, Gatton, Kawana Waters, Buderim, Nambour, Coolum Beach, Murwillumbah, Toowoomba, Warwick, Byron Bay, Gympie. In the next section you can read all important information about the most popular products. Check also more information about Piano transport.
Important specifications of the 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are relatively easy to ship, so the transport costs are quite low. Widely used for transporting personal stuff or international removals. Good to know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.000 kg.
Details of a 40ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. It is especially intended for shipping large sea freight. Moreover, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ box. You’ve got just a little extra height. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- It has the following dimensions: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.600 kg.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, limited chance of damage and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and insurance is more expensive. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Brisbane (AUBNE) and Hamburg to Brisbane (AUBNE).
- The concept of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, Maersk.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
With a small freight, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The concept of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are many benefits like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you spend less on inventory space and lower sourcing risk. Worth mentioning: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The concept of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3,5 m3 & 14,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen, POL.
Special containers for special freight
There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most common type is the Dry van. But there are also specific options for oils or chemicals, vegetables and fruit or very exclusive stuff. We’ve explained it all below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Umm Qasr (IQUQS), port of Vitoria (BRVIX), Zaragoza (ESZAZ) harbor and terminal Sines (PTSIE).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Exporting goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Brisbane (AUBNE) has many benefits: it is economical, very safe and secure and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. The most important ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- 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. diesel, chemicals, gasoline, petroleum, hydrogen, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also coils, rods, cement, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, toys, art and antiques, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy and machines, food, drinks, shoes, fashion.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Brisbane takes on average 54 days. The total distance is about 13000 nautical miles (M). That is about 24076 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull and the propeller, the sea conditions and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Brisbane (Australia) are relatively expensive. The total cost is subject to important aspects like cargo weight, transit time and incoterms. Send us a message for a price proposal and transit times.
When transporting goods to Brisbane, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are required: Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Australia or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.portbris.com.au).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter takes care of the transportation to the named port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).