Container shipping Rotterdam to Mersin
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Mersin (TRMER)? Sea freight is very useful: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is great for bulk goods and you can track the cargo in real time. Shipping a container with sea freight such as refrigerated cargo or factory parts is very easy with e.g. Sea Lead Shipping. Freight forwarders offer a lot of container-types. There is made a difference between full containers (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport agents we share helpful information about international transport Mersin (TR MER). We share comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we get you a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, trouble-free and affordable way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide removals and carrying break bulk or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Mersin is a frequently chosen port in Turkey.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Mersin (TRMER) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your personal stuff is wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of Mersin (TR MER), and will be shipped over the ocean to the addressee at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we provide you with details about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Mersin |
| Country of destination | Turkey |
| Port Code | TRMER |
| Transportation time | +/- 15 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Port address | TCDD Liman Isletmesi Mudurlugu Mersin Turkey |
| mersinliman@tcdd.gov.tr | |
| Website | www.tcdd.gov.tr |
| Phone number | 3242382530 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Mersin
- Cargo details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Decide if you will ship (FCL) Full Container Load or a partial filled container (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Packing the freight
First of all, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you are going to transport goods to Mersin (TRMER), you should think about required export documents (for fast customs clearance): certificates of origin, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a required document issued by the carrier or agent describing the correct state of goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows who bears responsibility for e.g. the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use sea freight tracking to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can check easily when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Mersin (TRMER) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Mersin – (TR MER) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Compare the options and get a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Maersk, MSC, ZIM. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Mersin, Tarsus, Erdemli, Adana, Silifke, Eregli, Imamoglu, Ceyhan, Mut, Bor, Kozan, Nigde, Karaman, Iskenderun, Dörtyol, Samandag, Kadirli, Belen, Osmaniye, Antakya. In the next section you can read all important information about the most popular products. Our specialists also provide details about Refrigerated Containers.
Important specifications of the 20ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. It’s a very common and efficient size, that means they are quite cheap. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and furniture or international removals. Pro tip: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.700 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 foot container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large sea freight. What you may not know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ deal. You have more height at your disposal. Ideal for tall items.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are standard: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then a full container is often worth it. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The benefits are great: optimal transit time, limited damage risk and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and insurance is more expensive. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Mersin (TRMER) or Hamburg to Mersin (TRMER).
- FCL Means that means that the container only holds your cargo.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, MSC, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The meaning of LCL is: multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You benefit from many advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Important: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then you better go for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The concept of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3,5 m3 & 13 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Evergreen, Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM.
Information about other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for ocean transport. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or fragile items. We explain everything below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Visakhapatnam (INVTZ), port of Busan (KRPUS), Prince Rupert Port (CAPRR) harbor and terminal Salvador (BRSSA).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of 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: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of load: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Mersin (TRMER) have all kinds of advantages: low maintenance cost, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: containerized, dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, kerosene, biofuels, gasoline, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, coils, lumber, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: goods like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, clothes, electronic goods, toys and food, furniture, drinks, machines, fashion.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Mersin takes about 15 days. The total distance is approximately 3700 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 6852 kilometers. When you export something, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Mersin (Turkey) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by a number of factors like cargo volume and weight, shipping route and local handling fees. Send us a message for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When transporting goods to Mersin, then there are some important customs clearance documents. You will need the following documentation: Bill of Lading, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Turkey or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.tcdd.gov.tr).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. Popular terms for waterway transportation are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter covers covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).