Container shipping Rotterdam to Mina Sulman

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Mina Salman (BHMIN)? Sea freight has many advantages: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and it has live tracking. Shipping a container with sea freight such as liquid bulk or semi-finished goods can be done via e.g. Hapag-Lloyd. There are all kind of containers. An important distinction is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport agents you will receive up-to-date information regarding international transport Mina Salman (BH MIN). We share comprehensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a step-by-step import plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and get a quote with extensive pricing details.

Ocean shipping is a quick, trouble-free and inexpensive way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
Sea freight is perfect for worldwide relocations and carrying vegetables or equipment.
The Port of Mina Sulman is one of the biggest ports of Bahrain.
Frequently used containers types are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Mina Salman (BHMIN) 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 (the middleman) have a special container prepared. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Mina Salman (BH MIN), and will be shipped over the ocean to the consignee at the arrival port. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below we offer useful information about the port of delivery.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Mina Sulman
Country of destination	Bahrain
Port Code	BHMIN
Transportation time	+/- 31 days
Shipping rates	$$
Port address	PO Box 15, Bahrain
E-mail address	brnport@batelco.com
Website	www.bahrainports.gov.bh/
Phone	973725555

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Mina Sulman

Shipment details
Enter the departure port and destination of shipment. Also indicate whether you choose full containers (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Loading the freight
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid nasty accidents, it is a good idea to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
Documents Required for Exporting
If you want to send goods to Mina Salman (BHMIN), you will need required export documents (for correct national customs papers): export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing list, commercial invoice, packing declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who will pay for things like export/import documents, insurances and transport. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your load is at this moment. You can check the status when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Mina Salman (BHMIN) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): choose container

You are going to ship a container from port of Mina Sulman – (BH MIN) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is highly recommended to book the right container for your cargo. You can choose from large and small sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Several shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the next chapter we put everything together and offer information about the most popular products. We are happy to provide you with more information about Container Climate.

Explanation about a 20 ft container

20 ft. containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to stack, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including furniture and international movings. What you might not know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.

This box is a very suitable choice for transporting goods by means of shipping.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.300 kilogram.

What you need to know about the 40 ft container

A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Moreover, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ edition. You’ve got just a little extra height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

Often chosen for large loads.
The dimensions are standard: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
Maximum load is about +/- 28.800 kilogram.

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What does FCL container mean in shipping?

If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you can book your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. The advantages are great: It allows for a faster transit time, damage is lessened and it’s more cost-effective. Of course there are also downsides: it is expensive for small loads and it is hard to book during peak season. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Mina Salman (BHMIN) or Hamburg to Mina Salman (BHMIN).

FCL means that the container only holds your cargo.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, MSC.

What is the meaning of LCL container?

When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, a shared container can be used. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The goal of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You benefit from many advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. The cost of LCL is based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.

With LCL transport, your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
The best choice for a charge between 3 m3 – 16 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, POL, Evergreen, Wan Hai.

Alternative container types

You can choose from many types of boxes for transporting your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, flour, coffee or cocoa or high class goods. You can read more about it below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Chiba (JPCHB), port of Riyadh (SARUH), Tanger Med (MAPTM) harbor and terminal PrimeTimaru (NZTIU).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.

Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?

Importing goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Mina Sulman (BHMIN) has a lot of pluses: attractive tariffs, best for Bulky Goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: dry bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we give an explanation.

Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, diesel, biofuels, petroleum, hydrogen, kerosene.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sugar, lumber, rods, cement.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
Retail & other: products like art and antiques, toys, electronic goods, clothes, medical/pharmacy or furniture, shoes, machines, food, drinks.

Everything about international transportation (FAQ)

How long does it take to ship from Rotterdam to Mina Salman?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Mina Sulman takes on average 31 days. The total distance is approx. 7300 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 13520 km. When you send something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull and the propeller, sea weather condition and any technical malfunctions.

How expensive is shipping a container to Mina Salman (BHMIN)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Mina Sulman (Bahrain) are average. The total cost is subject to a number of factors like type of goods transported, transit time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Fill out our form for the best rates and current transit times.

Which customs documents do I need to provide?

When sending goods to Mina Salman, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of Bahrain or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.bahrainports.gov.bh/).

What is the best Incoterm for my shipment?

Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter pays for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the required port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange everything regarding delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).