Container shipping Rotterdam to Gijon
You want to ship a container from Rotterdam to Gijon (ESGIJ)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s transparant and it is trustworthy. Transporting a sea container with roll on/roll off or machinery is very easy with e.g. Ocean Network Express (ONE). They can get you and a wide range of container types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: Full Container Load (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via this website you will find up-to-date information regarding international transport Gijon (ES GIJ). We offer extensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, sure and cheap way to transport bulk containers.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is perfect for worldwide movings and carrying gas-based fuels or personal effects.
- The Port of Gijon is a popular port in Spain.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Gijon (ESGIJ) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will book a container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Gijon (ES GIJ), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the destination harbor. They offer solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table below you will find important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Gijon |
| Country of destination | Spain |
| Port Code | ESGIJ |
| Transportation time | +/- 7 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | Claudio Alvargonzalez 32, Gijon 33201, Spain |
| informacion@puertogijon.es | |
| Website | www.puertogijon.es |
| Phone | 34985179600 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Gijon
- Freight Details
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Determine your container terms: FCL (Full Container Load) or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Loading the freight
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Customs documents and procedures
If you are going to transport cargo to Gijon (ESGIJ), you will need several export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is completed by a carrier describing the correct state of goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines who is responsible for, for example, transit, insurance and customs clearance. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use sea freight tracking to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can see exactly when the ship is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Gijon (ESGIJ) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select the container that suits the freight
You need to ship a container from port of Gijon – (ES GIJ) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Compare the options and get a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Many international shipping lines operate this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the text box below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Also click further for information about Collapsible Container.
Important specifications of the 20ft container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. It’s a very common and efficient size, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of furniture or international movings. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.200 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large sea freight. Good to know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ variant. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Very suitable for high products.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.000 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. This has multiple advantages: quick transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and the financial risk is much greater. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Gijon (ESGIJ) or Hamburg to Gijon (ESGIJ).
- FCL means that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If a large full container is unnecessary, a shared container can be used. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The idea of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can save money on smaller shipments, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Important: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is a better choice. The total shipping costs are related to volume and weight.
- LCL Means that means that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2,5 m3 – 14 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ZIM, Evergreen, POL.
Special containers for special freight
You can choose from many types of boxes for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are also special possibilities for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very exclusive stuff. We explain everything below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Shekou (CNSHK), port of Sohar (OMSOH), Bintulu (MYBTU) harbor and terminal Incheon (KRINC).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Kind of freight: What do you want to ship?
Transporting stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Gijon (ESGIJ) has a lot of pluses: low tariffs, best for Bulky Goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: break bulk, containerized, dry bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, biofuels, diesel, gasoline, chemicals, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sugar, coils, rods, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: freight like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques, clothes or food, fashion, machines, shoes, furniture.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Gijon takes on average 7 days. The total distance is approx. 1700 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 3148 km. In case of sea freight, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The exact shipping time has several factors: the speed of the boat, wind force and direction and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Gijon (Spain) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various parts such as type of goods transported, the total distance to the delivery destination and freight forwarder handling fees. Contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When shipping goods to Gijon, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of Spain or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.puertogijon.es).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the named port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).