Container shipping Rotterdam to Goteborg

Topics

• Ocean freight shipping to harbor Goteborg from Rotterdam (Netherlands)
• Step-by-step plan for exporting a container in December 2024
• Selecting the container that suits the freight
  • Information and benefits of 20 FT container
  • Details of a 40 foot container
  • When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
  • Positive aspects of Less than container (LCL)
  • Other types of containers and customization
• Types of Cargo Shipped by Sea Freight Transport
• FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport

Important specifications of the twenty foot container

Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Widely used for transporting personal effects and international removals. What you might not know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

• This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods overseas.
• A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
• It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
• A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.300 kg.

Explanation of the 40ft container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. You have more height at your disposal. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

• They are ideal for big shipments.
• The dimensions are as follows: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
• It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
• Maximum load is about +/- 28.600 kilogram.

In which situations do I choose an FCL container?

When you need a lot of container space, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. It is a popular transport method: efficient transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: it is not efficient for small cargo types and less convenient delivery options. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Gothenburg (SEGOT) and Hamburg to Gothenburg (SEGOT).

• The concept of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
• Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
• Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
• Available at: e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM.

Information about Less than container (LCL)

If you don’t prefer a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). What we mean by LCL is that you share the container with other importers. There are many positive aspects to mention like: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory space and lower sourcing risk. Pay attention: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.

• The premise of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
• A good solution for shipping volumes between 4 m3 and 14 m3.
• You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
• Easier to find space during peak season.
• Available at: e.g. POL, ZIM, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.

Various other types of containers

There exist a lot of box-types for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are specially developed transport options for oils, grain, flour, or very exclusive stuff. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Itaguai (BRIGI), port of ICD Dadri (INDER), Mumbai (INBOM) harbor and terminal Vila do Conde (BRVDC).

Load types: what are you going to transport?

Shipping goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Goteborg (SEGOT) has lots of advantages: low cost, high sea vessel load capacity and eco-friendly. The most important ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk. Below we give an explanation.

• Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
• House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
• Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, kerosene, hydrogen, biofuels, petroleum, chemicals.
• Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sand, coils, salt, lumber.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
• Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
• Retail & other: products like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, art and antiques, clothes and fashion, furniture, shoes, food, machines.