Container shipping Rotterdam to Lagos
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Tincan (NGTIN)? Sea freight has many pluses: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, you have low maintenance costs and it is safe. Transporting a container by sea with liquid bulk or furniture can be facilitated by shippinglines like SM Line. You can choose from different types of containers. You have to choose between Full Container Load (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport agents we provide actual information regarding international transport Tincan (NG TIN). You can read inside-information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a 5 step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and receive a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, trustworthy and cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Advantages compared to air freight: you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide relocations and the transit of gas-based fuels or equipment.
- The Port of Lagos offers excellent transit options in Nigeria.
- The most commonly used containers are: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Tincan (NGTIN) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your cargo is loaded into the container. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Tincan (NG TIN), and will be transported by sea to the customs at the port of destination. They provide you options like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the next section we provide you with details about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Lagos |
| Country of destination | Nigeria |
| Port Code | NGTIN |
| Transport Time | +/- 20 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Office address | P.M.B 1201, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria |
| tincan@nigerianports.org | |
| Website | www.nigerianports.org |
| Telephone number | 23415873210 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Lagos
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD (port of destination). Also indicate whether you prefer full containers (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
Firstly, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs document
When exporting cargo to Tincan (NGTIN), you should think about required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Incoterms for your freight
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, transit, insurance and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipping is right now. You can see exactly when the ship is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Tincan (NGTIN) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container
You need to ship a container from port of Lagos – (NG TIN) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to ask an appropriate 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). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM. The port offers an excellent connection to Lagos, Ikorodu, Ifo, Shagamu, Epe, Abeokuta, Igbo Ora, Eruwa, Ibadan, Apomu, Ikire, Lalupon, Modakeke, Fiditi, Olupona, Okitipupa, Gbongan, Iwo, Oyo, Iseyin. In the section below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most common sizes and types. Our specialists also provide details about Household Goods transport.
What you need to know about the 20 FT container
20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are quite easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and international removals. Some extra info: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- This box offers a solution for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.500 kilogram.
Specifications of a 40 FT container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. What you may not know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ edition. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The format is universal: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 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 it is usually better to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: efficient transit time, limited damage risk 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 hard to book during peak season. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Tincan (NGTIN) and Hamburg to Tincan (NGTIN).
- The concept of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If you do not need a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The goal of LCL is that you share space with others. The advantages of this option include: you can send some good in a cheap way, storage and insurance is advantageous and lower sourcing risk. Watch out: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping rates are based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The concept of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2,5 m3 & 15 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM.
Information about other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Belize (BZBZE), port of Casablanca (MACAS), Vila (VUVLI) harbor and terminal Papeete (PFPPT).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Importing cargo by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Lagos (NGTIN) has lots of advantages: low tariffs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: break bulk, dry bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, chemicals, gasoline, kerosene, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, coils, sand, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: products like art and antiques, clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys & food, fashion, furniture, machines, drinks.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Lagos takes around 20 days. The distance between the two ports is about 4800 nautical miles. 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 8890 km. When you send something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The shipping time is determined on the basis of displacement of the vessel, the sea conditions and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Lagos (Nigeria) are slightly above average. The total sum is determined by various factors such as cargo type, transit time and freight forwarder handling fees. Feel free to contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you send goods to Tincan, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are important: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Packing List. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Nigeria or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.nigerianports.org).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of the carriage of the goods up to the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) means the selling party is fully liable for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).