Container shipping Rotterdam to Ljubljana
You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Ljubljana (SILJU)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is efficient and it is trustworthy. Ship a container overseas with break bulk or machinery can be done via e.g. Wan Hai Lines. You can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport specialists we provide practical information for international transport Ljubljana (SI LJU). You will find comprehensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and receive a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, secure and relatively cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is perfect for international movings and shipping refrigerated cargo or personal effects.
- The Port of Ljubljana offers excellent transit options in Slovenia.
- Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Ljubljana (SILJU) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your products are packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) have a special container prepared. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departure port Ljubljana (SI LJU), and will be shipped overseas to the recipient at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the next section we offer useful information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Ljubljana |
| Country of destination | Slovenia |
| Port Code | SILJU |
| Transportation time | +/- 15 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | Zgornji Brnik 130a, 4210 Brnik, Slovenië |
| E-mail address | slovenia@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.gov.si |
| Telephone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Ljubljana
- Shipment details
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Choose if you want to ship full containers (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also select container size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Prepare your package
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs documents and procedures
When exporting cargo to Ljubljana (SILJU), you should think about relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing declaration, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for, for example, export/import documents, insurances and transport. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your shipping is right now. You can see in realtime when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Ljubljana (SILJU) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a container that suits your cargo
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Ljubljana – (SI LJU) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? An important starting point is to ask an appropriate container. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the section below you can read all important information about the most common sizes and types. Also click further for information about Import.
Explanation about a 20 ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known as dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal items or international movings. Pro tip: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- A very popular box for transporting cargo by sea.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo by sea. What you may not know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ box. They are 9’6 tall. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, than you can reserve your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. This has multiple advantages: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and it is hard to book during peak season. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Ljubljana (SILJU) and Hamburg to Ljubljana (SILJU).
- The idea of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, MSC, Maersk.
Less than container (LCL)
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you share the container with other importers. There are many benefits like: perfect for shipping small loads, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Important: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of LCL is based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- With LCL transport, you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2,5 m3 – 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Evergreen, HMM, ZIM, POL.
Alternative container types
The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Colon Container Terminal (PAONX), port of Las Palmas (ESLPA), Aliaga (TRALI) harbor and terminal Karachi (PKKHI).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Main types of ocean freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Exporting cargo by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Ljubljana (SILJU) have all kinds of advantages: attractive costs, best for Bulky Goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo transported by sea include: dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, chemicals, diesel, gasoline, petroleum, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and sand, cement, lumber, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, clothes, electronic goods, toys, sports equipment + drinks, food, shoes, furniture, fashion.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Ljubljana takes approximately 15 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 3500 nautical miles (M). That is about 6482 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull, weather conditions and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Ljubljana (Slovenia) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various features such as container size, the total distance to the delivery destination and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Request a quote without obligation for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you are sending goods to Ljubljana, then you should also think about customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Slovenia or view the website of the port/government (www.gov.si).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter pays for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller takes care of the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).