Container shipping Rotterdam to Samsun
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Samsun (TRSSX)? Sea freight has many advantages: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is efficient and it has live tracking. Exporting a container overseas with liquid bulk or cars can be outsourced to e.g. Zim Integrated Shipping Services. Freight forwarders offer all kind of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container for yourself (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will find practical information regarding international transport Samsun (TR SSX). We share knowledge and practical information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a step-by-step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and get a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, trustworthy and cheap way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide movings and transporting break bulk or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Samsun is a popular port in Turkey.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Ventilated, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Samsun (TRSSX) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your material is stored in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will book a container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departure port Samsun (TR SSX), and will be shipped over the ocean to the terminal at the POD. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below we share facts about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Samsun |
| Country of destination | Turkey |
| Port Code | TRSSX |
| Transit Time | +/- 15 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | TCDD Liman Isletmesi Mudurlugu, Samsun 55100, Turkey |
| samsunliman@tcdd.gov.tr | |
| Website | www.tcdd.gov.tr |
| Telephone number | 3624451656 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Samsun
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin and destination of shipment. Decide if you will ship a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Find a container size that fits your goods (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Preparing the cargo
Firstly, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When exporting goods to Samsun (TRSSX), you need to share up-to-date export documents (on behalf of national customs): commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by the carrier or agent confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that everything is ready to ship.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for, for example, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use sea freight tracking to see where your load is at this moment. You will get a notification when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Samsun (TRSSX) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Samsun – (TR SSX) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Compare the options and ask an appropriate container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. Below you will find useful information about the most common sizes and types. Also click further for information about Tank Container.
Explanation about a 20 FT container
20-foot containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to stack, that means they are quite cheap. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal stuff or international movings. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- One of the most rented boxes for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.700 kg.
Information and benefits of 40 FT container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Good to know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal for tall items.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. This has multiple advantages: efficient transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for small cargo and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Samsun (TRSSX) or Hamburg to Samsun (TRSSX).
- The idea of FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL means that you share the container with other importers. The advantages of this option include: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and lower sourcing risk. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping rates are based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The idea of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 1,5 m3 – 14 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, POL, Wan Hai, HMM, Evergreen.
Other types of containers and customization
The range of boxes is very varied for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are also special possibilities for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, meat, fish and frozen foods or fragile items. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in Le Havre (FRLEH), port of Prince Rupert Port (CAPRR), Shuaiba (KWSAA) harbor and terminal Jeddah (SAJED).
- 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: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Kind of load: what are you going to transport?
Transporting cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Samsun (TRSSX) has a lot of pluses: it is economical, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and very flexible. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, kerosene, hydrogen, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like coils, sand, salt, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, toys, clothes, electronic goods and fashion, furniture, machines, shoes, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Samsun takes approx 15 days. The total distance is approx. 3700 nautical miles. This is roughly equivalent to 6852 km. If you ship something by sea, 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 and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The actual shipping time depends on the boat speed, sea weather condition and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Samsun (Turkey) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various components as cargo dimension, transit time and currency. Send us a message for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to Samsun, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Turkey or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.tcdd.gov.tr).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party arranges delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the required port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the selling party is fully liable for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).