Container shipping Rotterdam to Gavle
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Gavle (SEGVX)? Sea freight has many pluses: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is flexible and it is safe. Shipping a container with sea freight such as container cargo or factory parts can be done via e.g. Zim Integrated Shipping Services. Shipping lines offer different types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will find up-to-date information for the purpose of international transport Gavle (SE GVX). We share knowledge and inside-information about the different types of sea containers. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Contact u directly and receive a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trouble-free and affordable way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Advantages compared to air freight: you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide removals and the transit of breakbulk or vehicles.
- The Port of Gavle is a much-chosen harbor in Sweden.
- Popular container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Gavle (SEGVX) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your personal stuff is wrapped up in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder sends the location details to you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Gavle (SE GVX), and will be shipped over the ocean to the recipient at the POD (port of destination). They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below you will find some basic data of the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Gavle |
| Country of destination | Sweden |
| Port Code | SEGVX |
| Transportation time | +/- 2 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | Fredriksskans Gavle 805 95 Sweden |
| E-mail address | gavle.hamn@gavle.se |
| Website | www.gavle.se |
| Phone number | 4626178843 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Gavle
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you prefer (FCL) full containers or a partial filled container (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Freight preparations
As a starting point, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport your cargo to Gavle (SEGVX), you will have to provide special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choose Incoterm
An incoterm is a set of rules to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The chosen Incoterm decides who will pay for things like insurance, transport and all documents. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your shipment is right now. You can check the status when the load is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Gavle (SEGVX) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Gavle – (SE GVX) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20ft & 40ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, MSC, OOCL. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Gävle, Sandviken, Söderhamn, Avesta, Falun, Bollnäs, Sala, Uppsala, Uppsala, Borlänge, Fagersta, Hudiksvall, Enköping, Bålsta, Västerås, Märsta, Ludvika, Norrtälje, Upplands-Väsby, Vallentuna. In the section below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Check also more information about Get shipping quote.
Explanation of the twenty foot container
20 FT containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common and available size. It’s a very common and efficient size, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items or international removals. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.500 kg.
Explanation about a 40ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. He can hold much more cargo. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting large loads by sea. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ variant. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Ideal for tall items.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- It has the following dimensions: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.000 kg.
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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. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. This has multiple advantages: faster transit time, less potential for damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are of course also drawbacks: you need large volume to be viable and unloading can be a hassle. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Gavle (SEGVX) or Hamburg to Gavle (SEGVX).
- FCL means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You benefit from many advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Watch out: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then you better go for FCL. The cost of LCL is based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The concept of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2,5 m3 – 15 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, POL, HMM, Yang Ming.
Alternative container types
There are many different types of boxes available for transporting your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are innovative and special constructions for oils, flour, coffee or cocoa or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Bushehr (IRBUZ), port of Visakhapatnam (INVTZ), San Antonio (CLSAI) harbor and terminal Sidney Harbour (CASDY).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Cargo types: what are you going to transport?
Exporting cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Gavle (SEGVX) has a lot of pluses: it is economical, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and minimal restrictions. The main categories of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, gasoline, biofuels, kerosene, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sand, plates, salt, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: items like art and antiques, sports equipment, toys, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy & food, furniture, shoes, machines, fashion.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Gavle takes approx 2 days. The total distance is about 550 nautical miles (M). Converted that is 1019 kilometers. If you make a sea shipment, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. Shipping time is subject to displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Gavle (Sweden) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various factors such as container size, period of the year and exchange rates. Fill out our form for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you are exporting goods to Gavle, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents should be provided: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit. For more information, please contact the customs of Sweden or take a look at the website (www.gavle.se).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter pays for the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of origin. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller has the responsibility for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).