Container shipping Rotterdam to Oita
Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Oita (JPOIT)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s transparant and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with roll on/roll off or personal goods is easy with shippinglines like Antong Holdings (QASC). You can choose from a lot of container-types. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) Full Container Load and Less Container Load (LCL). Via this website you will receive up-to-date information about international transport Oita (JP OIT). We share up-to-date information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. On this website you can read a step-by-step export plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we get you a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, safe and affordable way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is excellent for worldwide relocations and importing roll on/roll off or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Oita is one of the most important ports in Japan.
- Commonly container types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Oita (JPOIT) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your material is put on a container with pellets. The middleman (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin Oita (JP OIT), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the arrival harbour. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the next section you will find important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Oita |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPOIT |
| Transportation time | +/- 56 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | 1-1 3 Chome, Otemachi, Oita City, Oita 870-8501, Japan |
| japan@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.pref.oita.jp/14300/faz/faz1/english/faz_en.html |
| Telephone number | 097-536-1111 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Oita
- Information about your freight
Enter the departure port and the arrival port. Specify your preference: a complete full container (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Freight preparations
To start with, make sure the freight is packed securely. To transport the cargo in good condition, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs documents and procedures
When exporting goods to Oita (JPOIT), you should organize several export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, packing declaration, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a legal document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are important to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and duty related matters. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track shipment
Use sea freight tracking to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can check the status when the ship is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Oita (JPOIT) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Oita – (JP OIT) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Make sure you find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the following summary you will find extensive information and advice about the most common sizes and types. You may also like: Container Insurance.
Specifications of a 20 foot container
20 foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including furniture and international movings. Some extra info: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- The most commonly used box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.300 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting bulk goods by sea. Moreover, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ variant. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Very suitable for high products.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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Full Container (FCL)
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then a full container is often worth it. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many pluses: faster transit time, limited damage risk and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and there is only limited availability. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Oita (JPOIT) or Hamburg to Oita (JPOIT).
- FCL Means that means that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, MSC.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
With a small freight, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL Means that means that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight There are many benefits like: you can save money on smaller shipments, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then you better go for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- With LCL transport, your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 4 m3 – 13,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, POL, Yang Ming, Evergreen.
Special containers for special freight
The range of boxes is very diverse for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for liquid bulk, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very expensive items. We give a short explanation below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Santo Domingo (DOSDQ), port of Xiamen (CNXMN), Kpeme (TGKPE) harbor and terminal Barcelona (ESBCN).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Cargo types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Oita (JPOIT) have all kinds of advantages: attractive costs, there are lots of different shipping options and minimal restrictions. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, dry bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, diesel, kerosene, chemicals, petroleum, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also lumber, salt, sugar, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: goods like art and antiques, electronic goods, toys, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment + furniture, drinks, shoes, food, fashion.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Oita lasts about 56 days. The total distance is about 13500 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 25002 km. If you make a sea shipment, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time is subject to vessel speed, weather conditions and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Oita (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various components as cargo dimension, period of the year and currency. We invite you to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When sending goods to Oita, then you should also think about customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate. For more information, you can contact the customs of Japan or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.pref.oita.jp/14300/faz/faz1/english/faz_en.html).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party is responsible for 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 takes care of the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).