Container shipping Rotterdam to Rauma
You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Rauma (FIRAU)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s transparant and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container by sea with roll on/roll off or equipment can be outsourced to e.g. Shandong International Transportation Corporation. There are different types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: (FCL) Full Container Load and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our portal you will find accurate information for international transport Rauma (FI RAU). We provide you with practical information about the various sea container types. You will also find a export plan in 5 steps. Fill out the form and we get you a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, trouble-free and cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare it to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is suitable for international relocations and the transit of fruit or bikes.
- The Port of Rauma is an important logistics artery in Finland.
- Containers that are often transported are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Rauma (FIRAU) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Rauma (FI RAU), and will be shipped overseas to the addressee at the port of destination. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below you will find important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Rauma |
| Country of destination | Finland |
| Port Code | FIRAU |
| Transit Time | +/- 6 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | Hakunintie 19, Rauma 26100, Finland |
| harbour.office@portofrauma.com | |
| Website | www.portofrauma.com/ |
| Phone number | 358(0)28344712 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Rauma
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the POD. Also indicate whether you prefer (FCL) full containers or Less Container Load (LCL). Also select the desired size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Obviously, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To limit damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs document
When you transport your cargo to Rauma (FIRAU), you must send various export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing declaration, bill of lading, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows how much responsibility you have for shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track shipment
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your load is right now. You can see in realtime when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Rauma (FIRAU) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
You need to ship a container from port of Rauma – (FI RAU) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Make sure you ask an appropriate container. Based on your load you choose a size (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the next chapter we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most common sizes and types. You can also click through to our page about Get shipping quote.
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 relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Very suitable for the transport of household goods and international movings. Nice to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 FT container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Also, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ deal. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- It has the following dimensions: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: it is not efficient for small cargo types and the financial risk is much greater. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Rauma (FIRAU) and Hamburg to Rauma (FIRAU).
- The goal of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, a shared container can be used. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and more options during peak shipping season. Worth mentioning: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then you better go for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2,5 m3 – 15 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, ZIM, POL, Evergreen, Wan Hai.
Other special types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for freight forwarding. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for liquids, flowers, fruit or fragile items. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also look further at transport options in Ushuaia (ARUSH), port of Salalah (OMSLL), Muara (BNMUA) harbor and terminal Kobe (JPUKB).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry 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: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Main types of ocean freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Rauma (FIRAU) has a lot of pluses: it is very efficient, high sea vessel load capacity and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: break bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, kerosene, petroleum, chemicals, hydrogen, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, plates, coils, salt.
- 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: freight like clothes, sports equipment, art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy or furniture, fashion, food, shoes, machines.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Rauma takes approx 6 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 1300 nautical miles. This is equivalent to 2408 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. 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 type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Rauma (Finland) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by various parts such as cargo weight, shipping route and exchange rates. Fill in the request form for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are sending goods to Rauma, then the customs clearance will also pass. You need to present the following documents: Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Finland or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.portofrauma.com/).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party covers the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the required port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).