Container shipping Rotterdam to Qingdao

Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Qingdao (CNQIN)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is efficient and it has live tracking. Transporting a container overseas with break bulk or cars and other vehicles can be facilitated by shippinglines like Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. Shipping lines offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) Full Container Load and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our experts you will receive practical information about international transport Qingdao (CN QIN). We share up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You can make use of our step-by-step import plan. Describe what you want to transport and we get you a quote with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a quick, trouble-free and affordable way to transport bulk containers.
Compared to air freight, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
Sea freight is great for international movings and shipping food or semi-finished goods.
The Port of Qingdao offers excellent transit options in China.
Frequently used containers types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Qingdao (CNQIN) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your material is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of Qingdao (CN QIN), and will be shipped by ocean to the importer at the destination harbor. They provide you options like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the attached table we share facts about the port of discharge.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Qingdao
Country of destination	China
Port Code	CNQIN
Transportation time	+/- 47 days
Shipping rates	$
Office address	Port Administration Office, 6 Gangqing Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266011, China
E-mail	president@qdport.com
Website	www.qdport.com
Phone number	865322982011

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Qingdao

Cargo details
Enter the origin of shipment and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) Full Container Load or a shared container (LCL). Also select the desired size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Loading and labeling the freight
Firstly, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To transport the cargo in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Common Export Documents
When you transport goods to Qingdao (CNQIN), please pay attention to the necessary relevant export documents (to the national customs): certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract signed by the carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that everything is ready to ship.
Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm shows who will pay for things like the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Track your shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your cargo is right now. You will get a notification when the freight has been registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.

Sea freight from Qingdao (CNQIN) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a container that suits your cargo

Are you planning to ship a container from port of Qingdao – (CN QIN) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? The first step is to book the right container for your cargo. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container specifications (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include APL, China Shipping, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. The port offers an excellent connection to Qingdao, Jiaonan, Jiaozhou, Jimo, Gaomi, Zhucheng, Pingdu, Shuiji, Rizhao, Laiyang, Anqiu, Hanting, Laizhou, Weifang, Juxian, Qixia, Zhaocheng, Yishui, Shizilu, Linqu. In the section below you can compare all types and read more about the most common sizes and types. You can also click directly to information about Bill of Lading.

What you need to know about the 20ft container

Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items and international removals. Keep in mind: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

One of the most rented boxes for shipping freight by sea.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.500 kilogram.

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 shipping large sea freight. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ version. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

Very suitable for large loads.
It has the following dimensions: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.700 kilogram.

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Use a Full Container (FCL)

If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: Usually a faster transit time, limited damage risk and and it is cheaper per unit. Of course there are also downsides: you need large volume to be viable and insurance is more expensive. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Qingdao (CNQIN) and Hamburg to Qingdao (CNQIN).

FCL means that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE.

Less than container (LCL)

If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight The advantages of this option include: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more options during peak shipping season. Remark: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is a better choice. The total costs are calculated based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.

LCL Means that means that you reserve space in a partial container.
For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 and 15 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
Wide availability in all months of the year.
Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai.

Alternative container types

There are many different types of boxes available for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for liquids, flour, coffee or cocoa or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Uddevalla (SEUDD), port of Ashdod (ILASH), Hambantota (LKHBA) harbor and terminal Laem Chabang (THLCH).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.

Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.

Main types of ocean freight: what are you going to transport?

Exporting stuff by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Qingdao (CNQIN) has a lot of pluses: low prices, it is effective for large quantities of goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, break bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.

Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, petroleum, biofuels, diesel, gasoline, chemicals.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also coils, sugar, salt, cement.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
Retail & other: products like art and antiques, sports equipment, toys, medical/pharmacy, clothes + fashion, drinks, shoes, machines, furniture.

FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport

What is the transit time from Rotterdam to Qingdao?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Qingdao takes about 47 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 11200 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 20742 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, the sea conditions and berth availability.

What are the costs of a shipping container to Qingdao (CNQIN)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Qingdao (China) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various factors such as type of container, period of the year and conditions. Send us a message for current rates and transit times.

Which customs documents do you need?

When you send goods to Qingdao, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate. For additional information, you can contact the customs of China or take a look at the website (www.qdport.com).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter arranges delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of origin. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).