Container shipping Rotterdam to Fos-sur-Mer
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Fos sur Mer (FRFOS)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is efficient and it has live tracking. Transporting a container overseas with liquid bulk or cars and other vehicles can be done via e.g. Ocean Network Express (ONE). You can choose from and a wide range of container types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our portal we provide you with actual information with a view to international transport Fos sur Mer (FR FOS). We share inside-information about the different types and ways of sea freight. On this website you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Fill out the form and we get you a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, secure and low cost-way to import and export goods internationally.
- Compared to air transport, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide relocations and importing liquids or personal effects.
- The Port of Fos-sur-Mer is one of the biggest ports of France.
- The most commonly used containers are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Fos sur Mer (FRFOS) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your articles are loaded into the container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Fos sur Mer (FR FOS), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the POD (port of destination). There are different kind of options: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below 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 Fos-sur-Mer |
| Country of destination | France |
| Port Code | FRFOS |
| Transport Time | +/- 1 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | 23 place de la Joliette BP 81965 Marseille, Cedex 2 13226 France |
| gpmm@marseille-port.fr | |
| Website | www.marseille-port.fr |
| Phone | 33491394000 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Fos-sur-Mer
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Decide how you want to export: FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the desired format (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Freight preparations
As a starting point, make sure the freight is packed securely. To transport the cargo in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you ship cargo to Fos sur Mer (FRFOS), please pay attention to the necessary required export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document that is provided to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who assumes the risk of, for example, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Fos sur Mer (FRFOS) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick a container
You need to ship a container from port of Fos-sur-Mer – (FR FOS) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to rent a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, OOCL, ZIM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Fos-sur-Mer, Port-de-Bouc, Istres, Martigues, Miramas, Châteauneuf-lès-Martigues, Marignane, Saint-Martin-de-Crau, Rognac, Vitrolles, Salon-de-Provence, Arles, Septèmes-les-Vallons, Marseille, Bouc-Bel-Air, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Gardanne, Plan-de-Cuques, Allauch. In the box below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We also offer more information about Road Freight.
Information and benefits of 20 foot container
20-foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are very efficient, so the transport costs are quite low. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and international movings. Keep in mind: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.400 kilogram.
What you need to know about the 40 FT container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. It is especially intended for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ edition. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, 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. The advantages are great: It allows for a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and and it is cheaper per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Fos sur Mer (FRFOS) or Hamburg to Fos sur Mer (FRFOS).
- The concept of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- 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, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM.
Information about LCL containers
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many benefits like: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and lower sourcing risk. Watch out: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The total costs are calculated based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- The premise of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3 m3 & 16 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very varied for ocean transport. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for oils or chemicals, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or other special goods. We’ve explained it all below. You can also look further at transport options in Gdynia (PLGDY), port of Mobile (USMOB), Tanjung Sekong (IDTSE) harbor and terminal Huangpu (CNHUA).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Cargo types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing load by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Fos-sur-Mer (FRFOS) have all kinds of advantages: attractive prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: containerized, break bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, petroleum, kerosene, chemicals, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like sugar, coils, plates, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: goods like clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment, toys + shoes, drinks, machines, food, fashion.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Fos-sur-Mer takes about 1 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 250 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 463 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The precise shipping time depends on draft and speed, weather and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Fos-sur-Mer (France) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various ingredients such as the size of the container, period of the year and supply and demand. Do not hesitate to contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Fos sur Mer, then customs clearance is an important step. You need to present the following documents: Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit. For more information, you can contact the customs of France or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.marseille-port.fr).
Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter takes care of the transportation to the port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).