Container shipping Rotterdam to Gdynia
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Gdynia (PLGDY)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is economical and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Ship a container overseas with container cargo or equipment is very easy with e.g. Arkas Container Transport. When you are exporting, you can choose from various types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between (FCL) full containers and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our experts we give dedicated information with a view to international transport Gdynia (PL GDY). We offer useful information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Send you shipping details and we will send a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, trustworthy and inexpensive way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare this to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international relocations and the transportation of roll on/roll off or bikes.
- The Port of Gdynia is an important hub in Poland.
- Popular container types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Gdynia (PLGDY) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your goods are packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Gdynia (PL GDY), and will be shipped over the sea to the agent at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the schedule below we provide you with details about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Gdynia |
| Country of destination | Poland |
| Port Code | PLGDY |
| Transport Time | +/- 5 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | Rotterdamska 9 PO BOX 225 Gdynia 81-337 Poland |
| gsse .gdynia @ pis.gov.pl | |
| Website | www.gov.pl |
| Phone number | (+4858)620-81-15 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Gdynia
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Choose if you want to ship (FCL) full containers or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Prepare your package
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you import cargo from Gdynia (PLGDY), you will need various export documents (for the national customs): certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are important to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm defines who assumes the risk of, for example, insurance, transport and all documents. Frequently used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your freight is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the load is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Gdynia (PLGDY) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Gdynia – (PL GDY) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM, MSC. Major towns near the seaport are Gdynia, Rumia, Sopot, Reda, Gdansk, Wejherowo, Puck, Wladyslawowo, Kartuzy, Nowy Dwor Gdanski, Tczew, Lebork, Koscierzyna, Starogard Gdanski, Malbork, Elblag, Sztum, Bytow, Braniewo, Paslek. In the text box below you can compare all types and read more about the most common sizes and types. You may also like: Bill of Lading.
Information and benefits of twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects and international movings. Good to know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Details of a 40 foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it very economical for transporting large loads by sea. Tip: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ choice. You have more height at your disposal. Very suitable for high products.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- It has the following dimensions: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.700 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: quick transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it is cheaper per unit. Important to mention: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Gdynia (PLGDY) and Hamburg to Gdynia (PLGDY).
- FCL means that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
If a large full container is unnecessary, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can save money on smaller shipments, you can save on inventory costs and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Remark: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then you better go for FCL. The cost of LCL is based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The meaning of LCL is: your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2,5 m3 and 16,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Evergreen, HMM, ZIM, POL.
Other types of containers and customization
There exist a lot of box-types for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for liquid bulk, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Ashdod (ILASH), port of Nagoya (JPNGO), Mina Salman (BHMIN) harbor and terminal Sudan (SDPZU).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- 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: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of freight: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Gdynia (PLGDY) have all kinds of advantages: low prices, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: break bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, diesel, gasoline, kerosene, biofuels, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also lumber, plates, rods, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: items like electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, clothes, toys + machines, furniture, food, fashion, shoes.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Gdynia lasts about 5 days. The total distance is approximately 1000 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 1852 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull and the propeller, weather conditions and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Gdynia (Poland) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various components as type of goods transported, shipping route and conditions. We invite you to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When shipping goods to Gdynia, then there are some important customs clearance documents. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Packing List. For more information, please contact the customs of Poland or check the official website for more info (www.gov.pl).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).