Container shipping Rotterdam to Suva
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Suva (FJSUV)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is flexible and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting containers with freight like liquid bulk or cars can be arranged by shipping companies such as Zhonggu Logistics Corporation. Freight forwarders offer all kind of containers. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via this website we provide dedicated information regarding international transport Suva (FJ SUV). We offer practical information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You can make use of our practical step-by-step plan. Describe what you want to transport and you will get a competitive quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, sure and affordable way to import and export goods internationally.
- Compared to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is recommended for international removals and exporting liquid bulk or cars.
- The Port of Suva is one of the biggest ports of Fiji.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Suva (FJSUV) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your cargo is stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will book a container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Suva (FJ SUV), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the destination harbor. You can choose for: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table you will find important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Suva |
| Country of destination | Fiji |
| Port Code | FJSUV |
| Transport Time | +/- 60 days |
| Shipping prices | $$ |
| Office address | G.P.O Box 780, Kaunikula House, Flagstaff, Suva, Fiji |
| fiji@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.fijiports.com.fj |
| Telephone number | 6793312700 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Suva
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Decide if you will ship (FCL) Full Container Load or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
To begin, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you ship cargo to Suva (FJSUV), you will need several export documents (for the national customs): packing declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Find your incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your container is right now. You can see 24/7 when the cargo is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Suva (FJSUV) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): match your cargo with container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Suva – (FJ SUV) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, NYK. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the box below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. Check also more information about Air Freight.
Details of a 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are relatively easy to ship, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items or international movings. Pro tip: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods overseas.
- 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 must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.700 kg.
Important specifications of the 40ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ choice. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.800 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The benefits are great: optimal transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and the rates are more favorable. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and less convenient delivery options. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Suva (FJSUV) and Hamburg to Suva (FJSUV).
- The idea of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, ONE.
LCL: Less than container
If you do not need a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL means that you share space with others. There are multiple advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory space and more options during peak shipping season. Pay attention: if you can fill more than half of a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping rates are based on volume and weight.
- What we mean by LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- The best choice for a charge between 3,5 m3 & 15,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL, ZIM.
Special containers for special freight
There exist a lot of box-types for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are also special possibilities for oils, flowers, fruit or high class goods. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in Khor Fakkan (AEKLF), port of Monrovia (LRMLW), Shenzhen (CNSNZ) harbor and terminal Limassol (CYLMS).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of freight: what are you going to transport?
Shipping cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Suva (FJSUV) has lots of advantages: low tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The most important ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: roll on/roll off, containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, diesel, petroleum, gasoline, kerosene, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and lumber, rods, cement, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: cargo like sports equipment, art and antiques, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, toys + fashion, food, shoes, machines, furniture.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Suva takes on average 60 days. The distance to be covered is about 14500 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 26854 kilometers. When you export something, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: draft and speed, weather and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Suva (Fiji) are average. The total cost is subject to various factors such as cargo weight, transit time and conditions. We invite you to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When shipping goods to Suva, then customs clearance is an important step. You will need the following documentation: Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Fiji or check the official website for more info (www.fijiports.com.fj).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for the transportation to the named port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).