Container shipping Rotterdam to Douala
You want to ship a container from Rotterdam to Douala (CMDLA)? Sea freight is very practical: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is efficient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Importing a container overseas with roll on/roll off or machinery can be facilitated by shippinglines like Antong Holdings (QASC). You can choose from different types of containers. An important distinction is full containers (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via this website we provide you with accurate information regarding international transport Douala (CM DLA). You can read useful information about the different types of containers. You will also find a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send us your details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, secure and cost-effective way to export or import international containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is recommended for worldwide removals and the transit of break bulk or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Douala is a popular port in Cameroon.
- The most commonly used containers are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Douala (CMDLA) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your cargo is wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company sends the location details to you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Douala (CM DLA), and will be shipped by sea to the customs at the POD. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the next section you will find some basic data of the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Douala |
| Country of destination | Cameroon |
| Port Code | CMDLA |
| Transport Time | +/- 21 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Office address | 5 Boulevard Leclerc Douala BP 4020 Cameroon |
| E-mail address | harbourdohaport@qatar.net.qa |
| Website | www.otal.com/cameroon/index.htm |
| Phone number | 237420133 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Douala
- Freight Details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the port of destination. Choose if you want to ship (FCL) Full Container Load or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select the desired size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
To start with, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid nasty accidents, it is a good idea to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you import cargo from Douala (CMDLA), please pay attention to the necessary several export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, packing declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract that is provided to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm determines who will pay for things like transport, insurance and duty related matters. Much chosen incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your freight is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Douala (CMDLA) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): match your cargo with container type
You want to ship a container from port of Douala – (CM DLA) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Make sure you book the right container for your cargo. They are available in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM, Maersk, MOL, MSC. Well-known cities around the harbor are Douala, Bonabéri, Dibombari, Tiko, Muyuka, Mutengene, Buea, Limbe, Yabassi, Edéa, Kumba, Loum, Idenao, Manjo, Nkongsamba, Melong, Kribi, Eséka, Bafang, Bana. In the paragraph below you can compare all types and read more about the most common sizes and types. We also offer more information about Road Freight.
Important specifications of the 20ft container
20 foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are quite easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Very suitable for the transport of personal effects and international removals. Good to know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- This box is often used for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large cargo by sea. What you may not know: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. You’ve got just a little extra height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are as follows: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, less potential for damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not suitable for small cargo and less convenient delivery options. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Douala (CMDLA) and Hamburg to Douala (CMDLA).
- The premise of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, MSC.
(LCL) Less than container
With a small freight, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you share space with others. You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is faster during peak-season. Watch out: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The premise of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 & 13 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, POL, HMM, ZIM, Wan Hai.
Information about other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are specially developed transport options for oils, grain, flour, or other special goods. We explain everything below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Sydney (CASYD), port of Belfast (GBBEL), Long Beach (USLGB) harbor and terminal Hibiki Port (JPHBK).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Douala (CMDLA) has a lot of pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, break bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, dry bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum, gasoline, biofuels, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sugar, plates, lumber, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, toys, clothes, electronic goods + food, machines, furniture, drinks, fashion.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Douala takes around 21 days. The total distance is approx. 5000 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 9260 km. When you send something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull, the sea conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Douala (Cameroon) are slightly above average. The total cost depends on various ingredients such as cargo type, season and freight forwarder handling fees. Please contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When shipping goods to Douala, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Cameroon or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.otal.com/cameroon/index.htm).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of the carriage of the goods up to the required port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller takes care of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).