Container shipping Rotterdam to Yantian
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Rotterdam to Yantian (CNYTN)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is flexible and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Ship a container overseas with liquids or personal goods is very easy with e.g. Wan Hai Lines. They offer different types of containers. An important distinction is full containers (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will get lots of practical information for the purpose of international transport Yantian (CN YTN). We share knowledge and practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we get you a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, secure and cheap way to import and export goods internationally.
- When we compare it to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide relocations and transporting food or furniture.
- The Port of Yantian is an important hub in China.
- The range of containers includes: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Yantian (CNYTN) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your articles are transferred in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will book a container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of Yantian (CN YTN), and will be shipped by ocean to the addressee at the POD (port of destination). There are different kind of options: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the attached table we share facts about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Yantian |
| Country of destination | China |
| Port Code | CNYTN |
| Transport Time | +/- 47 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Office address | 21-25F Haigang Bldg Yantian District Shenzhen, 518081 China |
| info@yantian-port.com | |
| Website | www.yantian-port.com/ |
| Phone | 8675583797111 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Yantian
- Enter freight details
Enter the departing port and the destination harbor. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) full containers or (LCL) Less Container Load. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Prepare your package
Firstly, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs document
When you transport your goods to Yantian (CNYTN), you should think about special export documents (on behalf of national customs): certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Find your incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your freight is right now. You can see in realtime when the cargo is 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 Yantian (CNYTN) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick a container
You are going to ship a container from port of Yantian – (CN YTN) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is highly recommended to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the following summary we put everything together and offer information about the most common sizes and types. Check also more information about Hard-Top Container.
Explanation about a 20 ft container
20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods or international movings. What you might not know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.600 kg.
Specifications of a 40ft container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Tip: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ variant. They are 9’6 tall. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.000 kg.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then it is usually better to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. This has multiple advantages: quick transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and the rates are more favorable. Pay attention to the disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and insurance is extra important. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Yantian (CNYTN) or Hamburg to Yantian (CNYTN).
- What we mean by FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, COSCO.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and lower sourcing risk. Pay attention: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 1,5 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, POL, HMM, Evergreen.
Other special types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. There are also special possibilities for oils or chemicals, meat, fish and frozen foods or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Kingstown (VCKTN), port of Fortaleza (BRFOR), Gdynia (PLGDY) harbor and terminal Bintulu (MYBTU).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Important types of ocean cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Yantian (CNYTN) is very popular because of attractive rates, it is effective for large quantities of goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: containerized, neo bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, gasoline, diesel, petroleum, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like coils, lumber, plates, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, electronic goods + fashion, drinks, shoes, machines, furniture.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Yantian lasts about 47 days. The total distance is approx. 11200 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 20742 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull, sea weather condition and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Yantian (China) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various factors such as type of container, transit time and freight forwarder handling fees. We invite you to contact us for a quote for your transport.
When sending goods to Yantian, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of China or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.yantian-port.com/).
Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller arranges the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller takes care of the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).