Container shipping Rotterdam to Vladivostok

You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Vladivostok (RUVVO)? Sea freight is very practical: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is efficient and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Ship a container overseas with liquid bulk or semi-finished goods is very easy with e.g. Shandong International Transportation Corporation. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from a lot of container-types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: Full Container Load (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our experts you will find practical information with a view to international transport Vladivostok (RU VVO). We provide practical information about the different types of containers. For this we offer a practical step-by-step plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will send a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is a professional, trouble-free and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
Advantages compared to air freight: it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
Sea freight is excellent for international relocations and importing vegetables or vehicles.
The Port of Vladivostok is a much-chosen harbor in Russian Federation.
Commonly container types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Hard-Top, Insulated, Dry Van, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Vladivostok (RUVVO) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your cargo is wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will book a container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Vladivostok (RU VVO), and will be shipped over the sea to the addressee at the port of destination. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you can read different kind of info about the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Vladivostok
Country of destination	Russian Federation
Port Code	RUVVO
Transit Time	+/- 7 days
Shipping costs	$$$
Office address	9, Strelnikova Str. Vladivostok 690950 Russia
Mail	mcport@vladcomport.ru
Website	www.vmtp.ru
Phone number	4232222-364

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Vladivostok

Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Decide how you want to export: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Packing the container
To start with, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To limit damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Common Export Documents
When you import cargo from Vladivostok (RUVVO), you should organize relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states who is the risk-bearing party for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Follow your cargo live
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your container is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Vladivostok (RUVVO) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select the container that suits the freight

You are going to ship a container from port of Vladivostok – (RU VVO) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is crucial to find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, FESCO. Important towns around the port are Vladivostok, Trudovoye, Russkiy, Uglovoye, Tavrichanka, Volno-Nadezhdinskoye, Bolshoy Kamen, Knevichi, Popova, Primorskiy, Shkotovo, Zavodskoy, Fokino, Smolyaninovo, Shkotovo-22, Barabash, Razdolnoye, Shkotovo-26, Slavyanka, Livadiya. In the paragraph below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most common sizes and types. Our specialists also provide details about High-Cube Container.

Advantages of a twenty foot container

20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and removals. Good to know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.

A very popular box for shipping freight by sea.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kg.

What you need to know about the forty foot container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large sea freight. Finally, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ box. They are 9’6 tall. Stuff can be stacked high.

Perfect for larger shipments.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.300 kilogram.

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Information about FCL containers

If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The benefits are great: quick transit time, damage is lessened and you pay lower price per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and less convenient delivery options. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Vladivostok (RUVVO) or Hamburg to Vladivostok (RUVVO).

The meaning of FCL is: you get the universal right to your own container.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC.

In which situations do I choose an LCL container?

With a small freight, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL Means that means that you share the container with other importers. There are multiple advantages: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and easy time-management and scheduling. Notable: if you can fill more than half of a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.

With LCL transport, you reserve space in a partial container.
A suitable choice for transport with a size between 4 m3 – 14 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
Easier to find space during peak season.
Available at: e.g. ZIM, POL, Yang Ming, Evergreen, HMM.

Various other types of containers

There is a wide range of boxes for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most common type is the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for liquids, meat, fish and frozen foods or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. You can also check more information about shipping to Teesport (GBTEE), port of Willemstad (ANCUR), Manaus (BRMAO) harbor and terminal Patras (GRGPA).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as like grain and ore.
Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
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: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.

Kind of load: What do you want to ship?

Shipping cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Vladivostok (RUVVO) has many benefits: low rates, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo transported by sea include: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.

Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, biofuels, kerosene, diesel, gasoline, chemicals.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and rods, cement, coils, salt.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
Retail & other: items like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, toys, sports equipment, electronic goods and furniture, machines, food, fashion, drinks.

FAQ: current topics around international transport

What is the transit time from Rotterdam to Vladivostok?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Vladivostok takes approximately 7 days. The distance between the two ports is about 1600 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 2963 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: the boat speed, the sea conditions and type of shipment.

What are the average costs of shipping container to Vladivostok (RUVVO)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Vladivostok (Russian Federation) are slightly above average. The actual costs are determined by various factors such as cargo dimension, period of the year and supply and demand. Message us for a price proposal and transit times.

Which customs documents are required for my shipment?

When shipping goods to Vladivostok, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Bill of Lading, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Russian Federation or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.vmtp.ru).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. Popular terms for waterway transportation are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter pays for the carriage of the goods up to the agreed port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).