Container shipping Rotterdam to Lyttelton

Topics

• Shipping to harbor Lyttelton from Rotterdam (Netherlands)
• Container export tips in November 2024
• Find a container that suits your cargo
  • Specifications of a twenty foot container
  • Information and benefits of 40 FT container
  • Information about Full Container (FCL)
  • Is Less than container (LCL) an option for you?
  • Other special types of containers
• Which cargo types can I transport by sea?
• All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

Advantages of a 20 FT container

20 ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are very efficient, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including furniture and international movings. What you might not know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

• The most commonly used box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
• The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
• It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
• The maximum load is about +/- 27.000 kilogram.

Important specifications of the 40ft container

The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. Tip: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ edition. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

• Perfect for larger shipments.
• In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
• The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
• Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.500 kg.

Full Container (FCL)

If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many advantages to it: Usually a faster 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. There are of course also drawbacks: it is expensive for small loads and insurance is more expensive. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Lyttelton (NZLYT) or Hamburg to Lyttelton (NZLYT).

• The idea of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
• Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
• When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
• Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?

If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). What we mean by LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You benefit from many advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, you can save on inventory costs and more options during peak shipping season. Remark: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

• LCL Means that means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
• A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3,5 m3 & 15,5 m3.
• You only pay for the space you are using.
• Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
• Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, HMM, Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai.

Alternative container types

There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for liquid bulk, flour, coffee or cocoa or very exclusive stuff. We’ve explained it all below. Also check other destinations such as Stavanger (NOSVG), port of Niigata (JPKIJ), Sines (PTSIE) harbor and terminal Shibushi (JPSBS).

Freight types: what do you want to transport by sea?

Exporting goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Lyttelton (NZLYT) has many benefits: you can ship large volumes at low costs, there are lots of different shipping options and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: neo bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, liquid bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.

• Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
• House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
• Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, petroleum, chemicals, gasoline, diesel, biofuels.
• Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like sugar, salt, plates, cement.
• 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: items like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys, electronic goods, clothes or fashion, shoes, furniture, machines, drinks.