Container shipping Rotterdam to Mogadishu
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Mogadishu (SOMGQ)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is great for bulk goods and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a sea container with liquid bulk or semi-finished goods is easy with shippinglines like Zhonggu Logistics Corporation. Shipping lines offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport agents we offer useful information for international transport Mogadishu (SO MGQ). You can read inside-information about the different types of sea containers. You can make use of our practical step-by-step plan. Contact u directly and receive a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, sure and affordable way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide movings and carrying breakbulk or furniture.
- The Port of Mogadishu is one of the biggest ports of Somalia.
- The range of containers includes: 20 footers, 40 footers and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Mogadishu (SOMGQ) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your articles are transferred in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure Mogadishu (SO MGQ), and will be shipped over the sea to the importer at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table we share facts about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Mogadishu |
| Country of destination | Somalia |
| Port Code | SOMGQ |
| Transit Time | +/- 23 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | PO Box 935 Mogadishu Somalia |
| somalia@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.mfa.gov.so |
| Telephone number | 25230081 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Mogadishu
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the destination harbor. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) full containers or (LCL) and partial shipments. You can choose from a small or large container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the container
Firstly, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs document
When you transport your goods to Mogadishu (SOMGQ), you need to share relevant export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing list. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The agreed Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g transport, insurance and duty related matters. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your shipping is right now. You can see exactly when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Mogadishu (SOMGQ) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): choose container
You want to ship a container from port of Mogadishu – (SO MGQ) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Make sure you book the right container for your cargo. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Several major international shipping lines operate here. Well-known cities around the harbor are Mogadishu, Afgoye, Wanlaweyn, Jawhar, Mahadday Weyne, Barawe, Dinsor, Xuddur, Wajid, Dujuma, Jilib, Jamame, Afmadu, Kismayo, Hobyo, Bur Gabo, Garowe, Odweyne, Eyl, Hargeysa. Below we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We also offer more information about Documents.
Details of a 20ft container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, that means they are quite cheap. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal stuff and movings. Good to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for shipping freight by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.200 kg.
What you need to know about the forty foot container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting bulk goods by sea. Good to know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ deal. They are 9’6 tall. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you can book your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited damage risk and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and you have higher inventory costs. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Mogadishu (SOMGQ) or Hamburg to Mogadishu (SOMGQ).
- The concept of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM.
Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, you spend less on inventory space and lower sourcing risk. Important: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, 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.
- LCL Means that means that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 3 m3 – 13,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, POL, ZIM.
Information about other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are also special possibilities for oils or chemicals, vegetables and fruit or very expensive items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Bar (MEBAR), port of Nagpur (INNAG), Adelaide (AUADL) harbor and terminal Lianyungang (CNLYG).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Kind of load: what are you going to transport?
Importing stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Mogadishu (SOMGQ) has many benefits: attractive rates, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: containerized, neo bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, kerosene, biofuels, hydrogen, diesel, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, rods, lumber, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: cargo like toys, medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques, electronic goods or drinks, shoes, furniture, food, machines.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Mogadishu takes about 23 days. The distance between the two ports is about 5500 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 10186 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, wind force and direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Mogadishu (Somalia) are relatively expensive. The total cost depends on various parts such as type of goods transported, shipping route and conditions. Send us a message for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When sending goods to Mogadishu, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Letter of Credit. For additional information, you can contact the customs of Somalia or take a look at the website (www.mfa.gov.so).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party is responsible for delivering the goods to the agreed port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the selling party is fully liable for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).