Container shipping Rotterdam to Niihama

Topics

• Worldwide shipping to harbor Niihama from Rotterdam (Netherlands)
• Advice for exporting goods in November 2024
• Choose your container
  • Advantages of a twenty foot container
  • Information and benefits of forty foot container
  • Information about Full Container (FCL)
  • The benefits of (LCL) Less than container
  • Information about other types of containers
• Types of Cargo Shipped by Sea Freight Transport
• All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

What you need to know about the twenty foot container

20 FT containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects or international removals. What you might not know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

• A very popular box for shipping freight by sea.
• A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
• It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
• The maximum load is about +/- 27.200 kilogram.

Specifications of a 40ft container

In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Good to know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ deal. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

• Perfect for larger shipments.
• The dimensions are the same internationally: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
• It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
• In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.300 kilogram.

Information about FCL containers

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many advantages to it: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is expensive for small loads and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Niihama (JPIHA) or Hamburg to Niihama (JPIHA).

• The premise of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
• Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
• When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
• Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC.

In which situations do I choose an LCL container?

If you do not need a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many benefits like: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and easy time-management and scheduling. Watch out: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

• LCL means that you reserve space in a partial container.
• Ideal for transport volumes between 2 m3 and 16,5 m3.
• Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
• Easier to book during peak season.
• Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, ZIM, Wan Hai, Evergreen.

Special containers for special freight

There are many different types of boxes available for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very expensive items. We explain everything below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Puerto Cortes (HNPCR), port of Beirut (LBBEY), Mormugao (INMRM) harbor and terminal Tokyo (JPTYO).

Main types of ocean freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Exporting load by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Niihama (JPIHA) is very popular because of low tariffs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The most important ocean cargo transported by sea include: neo bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you will find a brief summary.

• Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
• House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
• Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, gasoline, diesel, hydrogen, chemicals.
• Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also plates, sand, sugar, coils.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
• Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
• Retail & other: goods like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, clothes, electronic goods, sports equipment or fashion, machines, shoes, furniture, food.