Container shipping Rotterdam to Durban
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Rotterdam to Durban (ZADUR)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is flexible and it is safe. Transporting containers with freight like break bulk or vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. Hapag-Lloyd. They can get you and a wide range of container types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: full containers (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will find actual information regarding international transport Durban (ZA DUR). We offer comprehensive information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, safe and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is recommended for international movings and carrying dry bulk or motorbikes.
- The Port of Durban offers excellent transit options in South Africa.
- The most commonly used containers are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Durban (ZADUR) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your goods are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will arrange the container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departing port Durban (ZA DUR), and will be shipped over the sea to the customs at the port of destination. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find practical information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Durban |
| Country of destination | South Africa |
| Port Code | ZADUR |
| Transportation time | +/- 31 days |
| Shipping costs | $$ |
| Office address | P O Box 1027, Durban 4000, South Africa |
| CustomerCare@transnet.net | |
| Website | www.gov.za |
| Telephone number | 313618804 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Durban
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin and destination of shipment. Choose how you want to transport: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Find a container size that fits your goods (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Cargo preparations
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs document
When you transport goods to Durban (ZADUR), you need to share special export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The chosen Incoterm decides how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use container track and trace to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can check easily when the cargo is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Durban (ZADUR) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container
You need to ship a container from port of Durban – (ZA DUR) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Make sure you book the right container for your cargo. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, ZIM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Durban, Umkomaas, Epumalanga, Ballitoville, Scottsburgh, Stanger, Pietermaritzburg, Richmond, Mpophomeni, Howick, Sundumbili, Greytown, Port shepstone, Eshowe, Margate, Mooi river, Esikhawini, Wembezi, Empangeni, Richards bay. In the paragraph below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We are happy to provide you with more information about Shipping rates.
Information and benefits of twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are relatively easy to ship, which results in lower shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff or international removals. Pro tip: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- This box is often used for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.500 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40 FT container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large sea freight. Finally, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ edition. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Ideal for tall items.
- The ideal means of transport 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 max. weight is limited to +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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Details about Full Container (FCL)
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then it is usually better to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, less potential for damage and it’s more cost-effective. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and the financial risk is much greater. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Durban (ZADUR) and Hamburg to Durban (ZADUR).
- FCL means that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The idea of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You benefit from many advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Watch out: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then you better go for FCL. The shipping rates are based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, POL, Evergreen, ZIM, Wan Hai.
Special containers for special freight
The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, meat, fish and frozen foods or unique high value cargo. We’ve explained it all below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Bugo (PHBUG), port of Paranagua (BRPNG), Mundra (INMUN) harbor and terminal Philadelphia (USPHL).
- 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: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean freight: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Durban (ZADUR) has a lot of pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: containerized, roll on/roll off, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, gasoline, biofuels, chemicals, kerosene, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and lumber, sand, plates, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: load like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, art and antiques, clothes, sports equipment and drinks, fashion, food, shoes, machines.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Durban takes approx 31 days. The distance to be covered is about 7500 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 13890 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Durban (South Africa) are average. The actual costs are determined by a number of factors like the size of the container, period of the year and local handling fees. Fill in the application form for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Durban, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are important: Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading. For more information, you can contact the customs of South Africa or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.gov.za).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller bears responsibility for covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller has the responsibility for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).