Container shipping Rotterdam to Novorossiysk

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Novorossiysk (RUNVS)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is efficient and it has live tracking. Importing a container overseas with break bulk or machinery can be facilitated by shippinglines like Hapag-Lloyd. You can book and a wide range of container types. There is made a difference between (FCL) full containers and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport agents you will receive up-to-date information about international transport Novorossiysk (RU NVS). You can read useful information about the different types of sea containers. On this website you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Contact u directly and receive a quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a reliable, safe and inexpensive way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
Compared to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight is great for worldwide movings and carrying liquid bulk or factory parts.
The Port of Novorossiysk is one of the biggest ports of Russian Federation.
You can choose from the following containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Novorossiysk (RUNVS) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your cargo is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will reserve a container for you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departure port Novorossiysk (RU NVS), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the port of destination. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below we offer useful information about the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Novorossiysk
Country of destination	Russian Federation
Port Code	RUNVS
Transport Time	+/- 7 days
Shipping prices	$$$
Office address	2, Mira str. Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region 353900 Russia
E-mail address	referent@nle.ru
Website	www.nle.ru
Phone number	8617600-297

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Novorossiysk

Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you prefer a full container for yourself (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Also select container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
Packing the freight
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Common Export Documents
If you are going to transport goods to Novorossiysk (RUNVS), you will need various export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are important to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm states who takes care of, among other things, insurance, transport and all documents. Much chosen incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Ship Live Tracking
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the vessel is departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Novorossiysk (RUNVS) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick a container

You need to ship a container from port of Novorossiysk – (RU NVS) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Make sure you rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM, FESCO, MSC, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Novorossiysk, Myskhako, Gayduk, Abrau-Dyurso, Kabardinka, Verkhnebakanskiy, Rayevskaya, Krymsk, Novoukrainskiy, Gelendzhik, Abinsk, Divnomorskoye, Kiyevskoye, Anapskaya, Akhtyrskiy, Tsibanobalka, Varenikovskaya, Kholmskaya, Vityazevo, Vinogradnyy. In the box below you can read all important information about the most popular boxes. Also click further for information about Hard-Top Container.

Advantages of a 20ft container

20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most popular container size. It’s a very common and efficient size, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects and removals. Pro tip: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

A very popular box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.500 kilogram.

Specifications of a forty foot container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Moreover, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal for tall items.

Often chosen for large loads.
In terms of format, this type comes out to: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.000 kg.

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Information about Full Container (FCL)

I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, it is best to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. This has multiple advantages: efficient transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and the rates are more favorable. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Novorossiysk (RUNVS) or Hamburg to Novorossiysk (RUNVS).

The idea of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM.

When is a LCL container a good choice?

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You benefit from many advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is faster during peak-season. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then you better go for FCL. The cost of LCL is based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

The concept of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
Ideal for transport volumes between 2,5 m3 & 14,5 m3.
You only pay for the space you are using.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. HMM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen, ZIM.

What other types of containers are there

There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, onions, potatoes, vegetables or unique high value cargo. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Malabo (GQSSG), port of Hodeidah (YEHOD), Walvis Bay (NAWVB) harbor and terminal Naoshima (JPNAS).

Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.

Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.

Cargo types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Transporting cargo by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Novorossiysk (RUNVS) have all kinds of advantages: low prices, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.

Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, chemicals, diesel, hydrogen, kerosene, gasoline.
Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sand, sugar, rods, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
Retail & other: goods like sports equipment, clothes, electronic goods, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy and food, shoes, fashion, machines, furniture.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

How long does it take to ship from Rotterdam to Novorossiysk?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Novorossiysk takes approximately 7 days. The distance between the two ports is about 1600 nautical miles (NM). That is about 2963 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull and the propeller, weather and port inspection.

How expensive is shipping a container to Novorossiysk (RUNVS)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Novorossiysk (Russian Federation) are slightly above average. The final invoice amount is determined by various parts such as type of goods transported, the total distance to the delivery destination and other costs like stacking and siting. Fill out our form for additional information, transit time and current rates.

What documents do you need for customs?

When you send goods to Novorossiysk, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate. For additional information, please contact the customs of Russian Federation or check the official website for more info (www.nle.ru).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party arranges the carriage of the goods up to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).