Container shipping Rotterdam to Constanta
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Constanta (ROCND)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, you have low maintenance costs and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container by sea with break bulk or furniture can be outsourced to e.g. Transworld Group. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. There is made a difference between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via this website we provide useful information regarding international transport Constanta (RO CND). You will find useful information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You can make use of our step-by-step export plan. Contact u directly and receive a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, sure and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is suitable for international movings and the transportation of liquids or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Constanta is one of the biggest ports of Romania.
- The range of containers includes: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Constanta (ROCND) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your material is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) sends the location details to you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Constanta (RO CND), and will be shipped over the sea to the terminal at the POD. They provide you options like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table we share facts about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Constanta |
| Country of destination | Romania |
| Port Code | ROCND |
| Transport Time | +/- 17 days |
| Shipping costs | $$ |
| Office address | Poarta 6, Șoseaua Portul Constanța, Constanța 900007, Roemenië |
| dirgensec@constantza-port.ro | |
| Website | www.oman.om |
| Phone number | 40241611540 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Constanta
- Details of your shipping
Enter the departing port and destination of shipment. Specify your preference: Full Container Load (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also select the desired size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the freight
Primarily, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is a good idea to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Common Export Documents
When you transport cargo to Constanta (ROCND), you will need up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, packing declaration, packing list, commercial invoice, certificates of origin. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Find your incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm defines who is responsible for e.g transport, insurance and duty related matters. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your container is at this moment. You can check easily when the shipping is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Constanta (ROCND) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Constanta – (RO CND) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? An important starting point is to book the right container for your cargo. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, OOCL, ZIM. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Constanta, Cumpana, Agigea, Eforie, Ovidiu, Techirghiol, Lumina, Valu lui Traian, Navodari, Tuzla, Basarabi, Poarta Alba, Topraisar, Corbu, Costinesti, Mereni, Castelu, Mihail Kogalniceanu, Douazeci si Trei August, Medgidia. In the paragraph below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. We also offer more information about Bulk Containers.
Explanation of the 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most preferred container size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items or international movings. Good to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Details of a 40 foot container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it very economical for transporting large loads by sea. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. You’ve got just a little extra height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.500 kilogram.
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Full Container (FCL)
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: optimal transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are also disadvantages: it is not efficient for small cargo types and less convenient delivery options. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Constanta (ROCND) or Hamburg to Constanta (ROCND).
- FCL Means that means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If a large full container is unnecessary, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL cost is calculated by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The concept of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- The best choice for a charge between 2,5 m3 & 15 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, HMM, ZIM.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very varied for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are also special possibilities for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, vegetables and fruit or fragile items. You can read more about it below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Toyohashi (JPTHS), port of Fremantle (AUFRE), Fos sur Mer (FRFOS) harbor and terminal Hazira (INHZA).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Cargo types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping load by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Constanta (ROCND) have all kinds of advantages: low tariffs, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and eco-friendly. The main categories of ocean cargo transported by sea include: roll on/roll off, break bulk, containerized, dry bulk, neo bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, gasoline, diesel, petroleum, hydrogen, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like rods, coils, lumber, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: items like sports equipment, clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, toys + drinks, machines, shoes, food, fashion.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Constanta lasts about 17 days. The total distance is about 4000 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 7408 km. When you have booked a sea freight you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time is subject to the speed of the boat, sea weather condition and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Constanta (Romania) are average. The total sum is determined by various ingredients such as the size of the container, season and local handling fees. Fill in the request form for current rates and transit times.
When you send goods to Constanta, then the customs clearance will also pass. You will need the following documentation: Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of Romania or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.oman.om).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party takes care of the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).