Container shipping Rotterdam to Amsterdam

Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Amsterdam (NLAMS)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, you have low maintenance costs and it is trustworthy. Exporting a container overseas with dry bulk or furniture is easy with shippinglines like Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. They offer all kind of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between (FCL) Full Container Load and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our experts we provide useful information with a view to international transport Amsterdam (NL AMS). We provide you with up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You will also find a export plan in 5 steps. Provide us with your transport details and get a quote with extensive pricing details.

Ocean shipping is an innovative, trouble-free and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
Sea freight is suitable for worldwide relocations and the transit of dry bulk or personal goods.
The Port of Amsterdam is a much-chosen harbor in Netherlands.
Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Amsterdam (NLAMS) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your cargo is transferred in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will book a container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Amsterdam (NL AMS), and will be transported by sea to the consignee at the port of destination. They provide you options like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the schedule below you will find important information about the POD (Port Of Destination).

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Amsterdam
Country of destination	Netherlands
Port Code	NLAMS
Transport Time	+/- 1 days
Shipping costs	$
Office address	De Ruyterkade 7, 1013 AA Amsterdam, Postbus 19406, Amsterdam 1000 GK, Netherlands
Mail	marketing@amsterdamports.nl
Website	www.amsterdamports.nl
Phone	3120-5234500

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Amsterdam

Details of your shipping
Enter the departing port and the port of destination. Determine the desired transport method: a full container for yourself (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Packing the container
First of all, make sure the freight is packed securely. To limit damage, we advise you to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
Customs document
When exporting goods to Amsterdam (NLAMS), please pay attention to the necessary relevant export documents (to the national customs): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, packing declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract that is provided to the shipper describing the correct state of goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm states how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Track and Trace shipment
Use cargo tracking to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.

Sea freight from Amsterdam (NLAMS) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container

You want to ship a container from port of Amsterdam – (NL AMS) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is necessary to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the next section you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. You may also like: Cars transport.

Advantages of a 20ft container

20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most popular container size. They are very efficient, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods and international movings. Some extra info: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo via the ocean.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.500 kg.

Specifications of a 40 foot container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting large loads by sea. Tip: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ box. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal if you have high cargo.

Used for dry freight of all kinds.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.000 kg.

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(FCL) Full Container

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and it’s more cost-effective. Of course there are also downsides: you need large volume to be viable and insurance is more expensive. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Amsterdam (NLAMS) and Hamburg to Amsterdam (NLAMS).

FCL means that you have the entire container space to yourself.
Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.

Less than container (LCL)

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that you share the container with other importers. There are many benefits like: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is faster during peak-season. Worth mentioning: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then you better go for FCL. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the volume and weight of the packages.

With LCL transport, you reserve space in a partial container.
For low-volume shipments of between 2 m3 – 13 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
There is always sufficient availability (every season).
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM, POL, Evergreen.

Other container types for special loads

There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are also special possibilities for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, vegetables and fruit or very expensive items. We explain everything below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Constanta (ROCND), port of Manta (ECMEC), Zarate (ARZAE) harbor and terminal Uddevalla (SEUDD).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
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: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.

Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
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: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.

Important types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Shipping cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Amsterdam (NLAMS) has a lot of pluses: attractive tariffs, there are lots of different shipping options and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, dry bulk. Below we give an explanation.

Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, kerosene, gasoline, hydrogen, diesel, biofuels.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like plates, salt, sugar, coils.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
Retail & other: products like electronic goods, toys, clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy & drinks, fashion, shoes, machines, furniture.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

How many days does it take to ship from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Amsterdam takes approximately 1 days. The total distance is about 150 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 278 kilometers. If you make a sea shipment, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, weather and type of shipment.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to Amsterdam (NLAMS)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Amsterdam (Netherlands) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various features such as type of goods transported, period of the year and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Fill out our form for a quote for your transport.

Which customs documents do I need for a shipment?

When you are sending goods to Amsterdam, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of Netherlands or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.amsterdamports.nl).

What is the best Incoterm for my shipment?

The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller pays for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).