Container shipping Rotterdam to Koper
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Koper (SIKOP)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s convenient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Exporting a container overseas with dry bulk or cars and other vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as Zhonggu Logistics Corporation. Shipping lines offer different types of containers. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists we give dedicated information regarding international transport Koper (SI KOP). You will find comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and receive a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, secure and cheap way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Compared to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is suitable for international movings and the transportation of fruit or equipment.
- The Port of Koper is a frequently chosen port in Slovenia.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Koper (SIKOP) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your products are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of Koper (SI KOP), and will be shipped over the sea to the agent at the destination harbor. They offer solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find some basic data of the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Koper |
| Country of destination | Slovenia |
| Port Code | SIKOP |
| Transit Time | +/- 15 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | Vojkovo nabrezje 38 Koper 6501 Slovenia |
| E-mail address | PortKoper@luka-kp.si |
| Website | www.luka-kp.si |
| Phone | 38656656100 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Koper
- Details of your shipment
Enter the departure port and the destination harbor. Determine the desired transport method: a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Preparing the cargo
As a starting point, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, it is a good idea to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you are going to transport goods to Koper (SIKOP), you will have to provide various export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are important to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm defines who is responsible for e.g the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use container track and trace to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can check easily when the cargo is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Koper (SIKOP) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick a container
You are going to ship a container from port of Koper – (SI KOP) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, ZIM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Koper, Izola, Jagodje, Ankaran, Lucija, Portoroz, Piran, Sezana, Ilirska Bistrica, Pivka, Rence, Ajdovscina, Vrtojba, Sempeter, Postojna, Kromberk, Nova Gorica, Solkan, Rakek, Cerknica. In the following summary you will find extensive information and advice about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You may also like: LCL Shipping.
Explanation about a twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common and available size. They are quite easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including furniture and international removals. What you might not know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.000 kilogram.
Explanation about a forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. It is especially intended for transporting large loads by sea. What you may not know: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ variant. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.500 kg.
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(FCL) Full Container
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. This has multiple advantages: quick transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and unloading can be a hassle. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Koper (SIKOP) or Hamburg to Koper (SIKOP).
- The meaning of FCL is: the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC.
(LCL) Less than container
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The idea of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are many benefits like: you can send some good in a cheap way, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then you better go for FCL. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- What we mean by LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 & 16 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. POL, Wan Hai, HMM, Yang Ming, ZIM.
Other special types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, meat, fish and frozen foods or unique high value cargo. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also look further at transport options in Pointe Noire (CGPNR), port of Samsun (TRSSX), Rauma (FIRAU) harbor and terminal Koper (SIKOP).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Freight types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting load by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Koper (SIKOP) is very popular because of low prices, very safe and secure and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: containerized, neo bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, kerosene, chemicals, hydrogen, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like cement, plates, sugar, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like toys, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, clothes, sports equipment & fashion, food, machines, drinks, shoes.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Koper takes approx 15 days. The total distance is about 3500 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 6482 kilometers. If you make a sea shipment, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The exact shipping time has several factors: vessel speed, the sea conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Koper (Slovenia) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various features such as cargo volume and weight, transit time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you are exporting goods to Koper, then you should also think about customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, you can contact the customs of Slovenia or view the website of the port/government (www.luka-kp.si).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party covers delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of destination specified by the buyer. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller has the responsibility for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).