Container shipping Rotterdam to Zeebrugge
You want to ship a container from Rotterdam to Bruges-Zeebrugge (BEZEE)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s convenient and you can track the cargo in real time. Ship a container overseas with liquid bulk or semi-finished goods can be outsourced to e.g. Wan Hai Lines. Freight forwarders offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is (FCL) Full Container Load and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our portal we provide practical information regarding international transport Zeebrugge (BE ZEE). We provide you with inside-information about the different types of containers. On this website you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we get you a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, 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 excellent for worldwide movings and exporting container cargo or consumer goods.
- The Port of Zeebrugge is a much-chosen harbor in Belgium.
- Popular container types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Bruges-Zeebrugge (BEZEE) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your products are wrapped up in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin Zeebrugge (BE ZEE), and will be shipped over the ocean to the customs at the POD. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the following paragraph we share facts about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Zeebrugge |
| Country of destination | Belgium |
| Port Code | BEZEE |
| Transport Time | +/- 1 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Office address | P. Vandammehuis, Isabellalaan 1, Zeebrugge B-8380, Belgium |
| mbz@zeebruggeport.be | |
| Website | www.zeebruggeport.be/ |
| Phone | 3250543211 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Zeebrugge
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival port. Choose how you want to transport: FCL (Full Container Load) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Freight preparations
As a starting point, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To limit damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs document
If you ship cargo to Bruges-Zeebrugge (BEZEE), please pay attention to the necessary relevant export documents (to the national customs): packing list, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g insurance, transport and all documents. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Follow your cargo live
Use cargo tracking to see where your shipment is right now. You will get a notification when the shipping is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Bruges-Zeebrugge (BEZEE) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container
You are going to ship a container from port of Zeebrugge – (BE ZEE) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to rent a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. Below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. Check also more information about Palletwide Containers.
Advantages of a twenty foot container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are very efficient, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal effects or international removals. What you might not know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- This box offers a solution for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.600 kg.
Details of a 40 ft container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. It is especially intended for shipping large sea freight. What you may not know: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ choice. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Ideal for tall items.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then a full container is often worth it. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, limited damage risk and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: you need large volume to be viable and there is only limited availability. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Bruges-Zeebrugge (BEZEE) or Hamburg to Bruges-Zeebrugge (BEZEE).
- The premise of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can save money on smaller shipments, storage and insurance is advantageous and easy time-management and scheduling. Remark: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- The idea of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 4 m3 & 13 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, POL, Yang Ming, HMM, Evergreen.
What other types of containers are there
There are many different types of boxes available for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, wheat, barley and cocoa or high class goods. We give a short explanation below. You can also read more information about shipments to King Abdul Aziz Port (SADMN), port of Melbourne (AUMEL), Shuwaikh (KWSWK) harbor and terminal Veracruz (MXVER).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Kind of freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping cargo by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Zeebrugge (BEZEE) is very popular because of you can ship large volumes at low costs, very safe and secure and very flexible. The most important ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, break bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, kerosene, biofuels, diesel, chemicals, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and lumber, rods, cement, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: load like toys, clothes, art and antiques, sports equipment, electronic goods or shoes, drinks, machines, furniture, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Zeebrugge takes approximately 1 days. The distance between the two ports is about 150 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 278 kilometers. When you export something, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the speed of the boat, the sea conditions and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Zeebrugge (Belgium) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by a number of factors like cargo type, the total distance to the delivery destination and incoterms. We invite you to contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you send goods to Zeebrugge, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Belgium or check the official website for more info (www.zeebruggeport.be/).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter 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 cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).