Container shipping Rotterdam to Onahama
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Onahama (JPONA)? Sea freight is very useful: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is efficient and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container overseas with gas-based fuels or semi-finished goods is easy with shippinglines like Hapag-Lloyd. They offer different types of containers. An important point of attention is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our experts we give practical information for the purpose of international transport Onahama (JP ONA). You will find up-to-date information about the different types of containers. For this we offer a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send you shipping details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a good, sure and relatively cheap way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide movings and importing breakbulk or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Onahama is an important logistics artery in Japan.
- Popular container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Onahama (JPONA) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your products are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Onahama (JP ONA), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the arrival port. You can choose for: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table we share important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Onahama |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPONA |
| Transit Time | +/- 56 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | 38-1 Aza-Tatsumi-cho, Onahama, Fukushima 971-8101, Japan |
| port-harbour@mail.pref.fukushima.jp | |
| Website | www.pref.fukushima.jp |
| Telephone number | 24-521-7496 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Onahama
- Cargo details
Enter the departure port and the POD (port of destination). Specify your preference: Full Container Load (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Find a container size that fits your goods (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the container
To begin, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you are going to transport cargo to Onahama (JPONA), you will have to provide various export documents (for correct national customs papers): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, certificates of origin, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by the carrier or agent describing the correct state of goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who takes care of, among other things, transit, insurance and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading, has arrived at the destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Onahama (JPONA) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick a container
You are going to ship a container from port of Onahama – (JP ONA) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is crucial to book the right container for your cargo. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the next section you can read all important information about the most common sizes and types. You may also like: Get shipping quote.
Information and benefits of 20 foot container
20 foot containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most popular container size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting personal items and international removals. What you might not know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- The most commonly used box for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.900 kg.
Explanation of the 40ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large sea freight. In conclusion, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ edition. You have more height at your disposal. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.700 kg.
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FCL: Full Container
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The benefits are great: ideal transit time, damage is lessened and you pay lower price per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Onahama (JPONA) and Hamburg to Onahama (JPONA).
- The concept of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
If you don’t prefer a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The idea of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are multiple advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more options during peak shipping season. Pay attention: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The concept of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2,5 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, HMM, Evergreen, POL.
Special containers for special freight
There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Nelson (NZNSN), port of Rashid (AEDXB), Tampa Authority (USTPA) harbor and terminal Geneva (CHGEN).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Cargo types: what are you going to transport?
Importing goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Onahama (JPONA) has many benefits: attractive pricing, it is great for transporting bulky goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, containerized, break bulk, neo bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, chemicals, diesel, biofuels, hydrogen, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like sand, rods, sugar, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: load like electronic goods, clothes, toys, art and antiques, sports equipment or fashion, machines, drinks, food, shoes.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Onahama takes around 56 days. The total distance is about 13500 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 25002 km. If you ship something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, the sea conditions and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Onahama (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various ingredients such as cargo weight, period of the year and other costs like stacking and siting. Send us a message for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When transporting goods to Onahama, there are documents you need for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of Japan or view the website of the port/government (www.pref.fukushima.jp).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).