Container shipping Rotterdam to Sokhna Port

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Sokhna (EGSOK)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and it is trustworthy. Transporting containers with freight like breakbulk or personal goods is very easy with e.g. Ocean Network Express (ONE). There are different types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a complete full container (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our portal we provide you with practical information with a view to international transport Sokhna (EG SOK). You will find practical information about the different types of sea containers. For this we offer a step-by-step import plan. Contact u directly and receive a quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a quick, secure and cost-effective way to export or import international containers.
When we compare this to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight is great for worldwide removals and the transportation of ro-ro or vehicles.
The Port of Sokhna Port is an important logistics artery in Egypt.
You can choose from the following containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Sokhna (EGSOK) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your articles are wrapped up in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will book a container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Sokhna (EG SOK), and will be shipped overseas to the terminal at the POD. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the following paragraph we share important information about the port of delivery.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Sokhna Port
Country of destination	Egypt
Port Code	EGSOK
Transit Time	+/- 17 days
Shipping rates	$
Local address	Ein El-Sokhna Port, El-Sokhna, Egypt
E-mail address	egypt@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.mts.gov.eg
Phone number	062710322

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Sokhna Port

Cargo details
Enter the departing port and the port of destination. Specify your preference: FCL (Full Container Load) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Packing the container
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To limit damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
Common Export Documents
When you import cargo from Sokhna (EGSOK), you must send up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice signed by the carrier describing the correct state of goods and that everything is ready to ship.
Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are important to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who takes care of, among other things, transport, insurance and duty related matters. Much chosen incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Cargo Track & Trace
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your shipment is at this moment. You will get a notification when the freight has been departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.

Sea freight from Sokhna (EGSOK) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type

You want to ship a container from port of Sokhna Port – (EG SOK) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is highly recommended to find the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the paragraph below you can read all important information about the most popular boxes. We also offer more information about Furniture transport.

Explanation of the 20 foot container

20 foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. It’s a very common and efficient size, that means they are quite cheap. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods or international removals. Some extra info: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

This box offers a solution for sending goods with transport ships.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.300 kg.

Information and benefits of 40 ft container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large quantities of goods. Finally, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ box. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Very suitable for high products.

Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
The dimensions are the same internationally: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.600 kilogram.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, limited damage risk and you pay lower price per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and unloading can be a hassle. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Sokhna (EGSOK) or Hamburg to Sokhna (EGSOK).

The goal of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM.

LCL: Less than container

When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The premise of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping rates are based on volume and weight.

The concept of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 3,5 m3 – 14,5 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
There is always sufficient availability (every season).
Available at: e.g. POL, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM, ZIM.

Information about other types of containers

There exist a lot of box-types for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are also special possibilities for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, vegetables and fruit or unique high value cargo. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also check more information about shipping to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP), port of San Lorenzo (HNSLO), Honolulu Harbor (USHNL) harbor and terminal Callao (PECLL).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.

Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

Kind of freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Transporting stuff by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Sokhna Port (EGSOK) has a lot of pluses: low cost, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: liquid bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, containerized. Below you will find a brief summary.

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): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum, chemicals, biofuels.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sand, cement, coils, plates.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
Retail & other: goods like clothes, toys, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods and machines, food, shoes, furniture, fashion.

FAQ: current topics around international transport

How long does it take a cargo ship from Rotterdam to Sokhna?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Sokhna Port takes approx 17 days. The distance to be covered is about 4000 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 7408 kilometers. In case of sea freight, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull, sea weather condition and type of cargo.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Sokhna (EGSOK)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Sokhna Port (Egypt) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various components as cargo volume and weight, season and supply and demand. Feel free to contact us for a quote for your transport.

Which customs documents do I need to provide?

When transporting goods to Sokhna, then customs clearance is an important step. You need to present the following documents: Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Egypt or take a look at the website (www.mts.gov.eg).

What is the best Incoterm for my shipment?

Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter is responsible for covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the named port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).