Container shipping Rotterdam to Rouen
You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Rouen (FRURO)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is economical and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container by sea with container cargo or semi-finished goods is very easy with e.g. Hapag-Lloyd. Freight forwarders offer different types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport specialists you will receive up-to-date information for the purpose of international transport Rouen (FR URO). We provide you with extensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Contact u directly and we will send a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, safe and cost-effective way to export or import international containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is a solution for international relocations and importing gas-based fuels or machinery.
- The Port of Rouen is an important hub in France.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Rouen (FRURO) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your personal stuff is stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will arrange the container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departing port Rouen (FR URO), and will be shipped over the ocean to the terminal at the port of destination. There are different kind of options: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find practical information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Rouen |
| Country of destination | France |
| Port Code | FRURO |
| Transport Time | +/- 1 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | 34, Boulevard de Boisguilbert, BP 4075, Rouen, Cedex 3 76022, France |
| informatique@rouen.port.fr | |
| Website | www.rouen.port.fr |
| Phone number | 330235525456 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Rouen
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin and the arrival port. Choose how you want to transport: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Preparing the cargo
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs document
When exporting goods to Rouen (FRURO), you must send various export documents (for correct national customs papers): bill of lading, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are important to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The chosen Incoterm decides how much responsibility you have for insurance, transport and all documents. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use the track and trace service to see where your shipment is right now. They will send you a mail when the ship is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Rouen (FRURO) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container
You want to ship a container from port of Rouen – (FR URO) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to pick the right container type. They come in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the section below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. We also offer more information about Shipping rates.
Specifications of a 20 FT container
20 FT containers (also known as dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items and movings. Some extra info: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.500 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40 FT container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They can carry far more cargo at once. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting bulk goods by sea. Moreover, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Very suitable for high products.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The format is almost always the same: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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Full Container (FCL)
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: it is not efficient for small cargo types and you have higher inventory costs. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Rouen (FRURO) or Hamburg to Rouen (FRURO).
- FCL means that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, MSC, COSCO.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The meaning of LCL is: you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You benefit from many advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, the handling and insurance costs are limited and easy time-management and scheduling. Worth mentioning: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of LCL is based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- LCL Means that means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 3,5 m3 – 16 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, HMM, Evergreen, ZIM.
Other special types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most common type is the Dry van. There are also special possibilities for oils, flowers, fruit or very expensive items. You can read all about it in the section below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Belawan (IDBLW), port of Sao Francisco do Sul (BRSFS), Libreville (GALBV) harbor and terminal Kolkata (INCCU).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Kind of freight: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Rouen (FRURO) have all kinds of advantages: attractive pricing, there are lots of different shipping options and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Popular types of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: break bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, liquid bulk, containerized. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, gasoline, petroleum, diesel, hydrogen, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like plates, rods, cement, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: load like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods, toys, clothes and fashion, shoes, machines, drinks, food.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Rouen takes about 1 days. The distance between the two ports is about 250 nautical miles (nmi). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 463 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The exact shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, weather conditions and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Rouen (France) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various features such as cargo dimension, shipping route and exchange rates. Message us for current rates and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Rouen, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of France or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.rouen.port.fr).
Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party takes care of covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the agreed port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).