Container shipping Rotterdam to Riga
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Riga (LVRIX)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is flexible and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container overseas with food or personal goods is easy with shippinglines like Shandong International Transportation Corporation. You can book many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important distinction is (FCL) full containers and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders we provide you with dedicated information with a view to international transport Riga (LV RIX). You can read inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a export plan in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, secure and low cost-way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is recommended for international removals and the transit of fruit or motorbikes.
- The Port of Riga is an important hub in Latvia.
- Frequently used containers types are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Riga (LVRIX) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your cargo is packed in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Riga (LV RIX), and will be transported by sea to the customs at the destination harbor. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below we share important information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Riga |
| Country of destination | Latvia |
| Port Code | LVRIX |
| Transportation time | +/- 5 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | 12 O. Kalpaka blvd., Riga LV 1050, Latvia |
| rop@vail.rop.lv | |
| Website | www.rop.lv |
| Phone number | 3717030800 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Riga
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Decide if you will ship Full Container Load (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the dimensions of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Preparing the cargo
Obviously, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise you to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Common Export Documents
If you are going to transport cargo to Riga (LVRIX), please pay attention to the necessary special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): certificates of origin, packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm states who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use sea freight tracking to see where your freight is right now. You can check the status when the load is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Riga (LVRIX) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container
You want to ship a container from port of Riga – (LV RIX) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Compare the options and rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container specifications (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are MSC. Well-known cities around the harbor are Riga, Balozi, Salaspils, Jurmala, Olaine, Ikskile, Vangazi, Baldone, Ogre, Kalnciems, Saulkrasti, Jelgava, Kegums, Sigulda, Lielvarde, Tukums, Bauska, Dobele, Ligatne, Limbazi. In the section below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular container types. You can also click directly to information about 40-foot Container.
Explanation about a 20 foot container
20. ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are very efficient, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including furniture and international removals. Some extra info: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.300 kg.
Advantages of a 40 FT container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Moreover, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ edition. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: It guarantees a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and the rates are more favorable. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not efficient for small cargo types and you have higher inventory costs. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Riga (LVRIX) or Hamburg to Riga (LVRIX).
- The premise of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, COSCO.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that you share the container with other importers. You benefit from many advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Worth mentioning: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then you better go for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The meaning of LCL is: your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 2 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM, POL.
Various other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for oils, vegetables and fruit or fragile items. We give a short explanation below. You can also read more information about shipments to Fuzhou (CNFOC), port of Penang (MYPEN), Khorramshahr (IRKHO) harbor and terminal Port-au-Prince (HTPAP).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Riga (LVRIX) has a lot of pluses: low maintenance cost, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, diesel, chemicals, hydrogen, gasoline, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and salt, lumber, coils, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: items like sports equipment, electronic goods, art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy + food, drinks, machines, shoes, furniture.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Riga takes approx 5 days. The total distance is approx. 1300 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 2408 kilometers. In case of sea freight, 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 is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull and the propeller, weather and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Riga (Latvia) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various parts such as cargo type, shipping route and conditions. Fill in the request form for a price proposal and transit times.
When sending goods to Riga, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Import/export Licenses. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Latvia or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.rop.lv).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller is responsible for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the required port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).