Container shipping Rotterdam to Doha
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Rotterdam to Hamad (QAHMD)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, you have low maintenance costs and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like liquid bulk or factory parts can be facilitated by shippinglines like Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. When you are exporting, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. Transporters make a distinction between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our portal you will get practical information about international transport Hamad (QA HMD). We offer comprehensive information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Provide us with your transport details and get a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trouble-free and inexpensive way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare it to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide movings and transporting gas-based fuels or vehicles.
- The Port of Doha offers excellent transit options in Qatar.
- Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Hamad (QAHMD) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin (POO) Hamad (QA HMD), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the POD (port of destination). They provide you options like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find important information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Doha |
| Country of destination | Qatar |
| Port Code | QAHMD |
| Transport Time | +/- 31 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Port address | PO Box 313, Doha, Qatar |
| Hamadport.info@mwani.com.qa | |
| Website | www.gco.gov.qa |
| Phone | 97440453645 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Doha
- Details of your shipment
Enter the departing port and the POD. Specify your preference: (FCL) full containers or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also select container size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Pack you load
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs documents and procedures
When exporting goods to Hamad (QAHMD), you must send special export documents (for the national customs): packing list, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a required document signed by the carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that everything is ready to ship.
- 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 is responsible for, for example, insurance, transport and all documents. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your cargo is right now. They will send you a mail when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Hamad (QAHMD) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Doha – (QA HMD) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Compare the options and ask an appropriate container. They are available in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. Below you can read all important information about the most common sizes and types. Also click further for information about 40-foot Container.
Advantages of a 20 FT container
20-foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal stuff and international removals. Some extra info: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods with transport ships.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.800 kilogram.
Specifications of a forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. It is especially intended for transporting bulk goods by sea. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ edition. They are 9’6 tall. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are standard: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and the financial risk is much greater. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Hamad (QAHMD) and Hamburg to Hamad (QAHMD).
- The concept of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. With LCL transport, you share space with others. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can send some good in a cheap way, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it is faster during peak-season. Pay attention: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- The concept of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 3 m3 – 15 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, POL.
Other container types for special loads
There exist a lot of box-types for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. But there are also specific options for liquid bulk, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or other special goods. We explain everything below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Monrovia (LRMLW), port of Le Havre (FRLEH), Brisbane (AUBNE) harbor and terminal Toyohashi (JPTHS).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing load by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Doha (QAHMD) is very popular because of attractive costs, high sea vessel load capacity and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: liquid bulk, containerized, neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, petroleum, chemicals, hydrogen, kerosene, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like sand, cement, coils, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods & furniture, fashion, shoes, machines, drinks.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Doha takes on average 31 days. The total distance is about 7300 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 13520 km. If you ship something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time has several factors: vessel speed, wind force and wind direction and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Doha (Qatar) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by various parts such as the size of the container, transit time and supply and demand. Request a quote without obligation for a price proposal and transit times.
When sending goods to Hamad, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of Qatar or take a look at the website (www.gco.gov.qa).
Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter covers the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the agreed port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the supplier to pay for the delivery of the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).