Container shipping Rotterdam to Al Aqabah

You want to ship a container from Rotterdam to Aqaba (JOAQJ)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s transparant and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like break bulk or personal goods is easy with shippinglines like Korea Marine Transport Corporation. You can choose from many different types of shipping containers. You have to choose between a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our freight forwarders we offer actual information about international transport Aqaba (JO AQJ). We share practical information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. On this website you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Send us your details and receive a quote with a competitive rate.

Ocean shipping is a very popular, trouble-free and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
Sea freight is perfect for worldwide relocations and transporting liquid bulk or cars.
The Port of Al Aqabah offers excellent transit options in Jordan.
We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Aqaba (JOAQJ) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your material is stored in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder sends the location details to you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin Aqaba (JO AQJ), and will be shipped by sea to the consignee at the arrival harbour. They provide you options like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find important information about the port of discharge.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Al Aqabah
Country of destination	Jordan
Port Code	JOAQJ
Transit Time	+/- 18 days
Shipping rates	$$
Office address	PO Box 115, Aqaba 77110, Jordan
E-mail address	info@aqabaports.gov.jo
Website	www.aqabaports.com.jo
Telephone number	96232014031

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Al Aqabah

Cargo details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you choose a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also select the desired size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Loading and labeling the freight
Primarily, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
Common Export Documents
When you import goods from Aqaba (JOAQJ), you should think about several export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, certificates of origin, packing declaration, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document signed by the carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Track Sea Cargo
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your freight is right now. You can see in realtime when the shipping is registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Aqaba (JOAQJ) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): choosing a suitable container

You need to ship a container from port of Al Aqabah – (JO AQJ) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? The first step is to find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20ft & 40ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, ZIM. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Wadi Musa, Busayra, Sirfa, Bayir, Diban, Madaba, Jawa, Umm Nuwarah, Yarqa, Safut, Burma, Kuraymah, Sakib, Raymun, Suf, Qafqafa, Judayta, Kafr Abil, Balila, Bayt Idis. In the next chapter you can read all important information about the most common sizes and types. You may also like: Container types.

Important specifications of the 20 foot container

20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common and available size. They are very efficient, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including household goods and removals. What you might not know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

The most commonly used box for transporting cargo via the ocean.
A 20-foot container know the following size description: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.200 kilogram.

Specifications of a 40 ft container

A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Moreover, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ box. Thereby you have a little more height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

Very popular with large and bulky goods.
The dimensions are standard: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.500 kilogram.

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FCL: Full Container

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: the transshipment is more complex and insurance is extra important. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Aqaba (JOAQJ) or Hamburg to Aqaba (JOAQJ).

FCL Means that means that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.

What is the meaning of LCL container?

When you have too little goods to fill a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. The advantages of this option include: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Worth mentioning: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping rates are based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
A good solution for shipping volumes between 1,5 m3 & 16 m3.
Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, POL, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM.

Information about other types of containers

The range of boxes is very varied for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for oils or chemicals, meat, fish and frozen foods or fragile items. We’ve explained it all below. You can also check more information about shipping to Bridgetown (BBBGI), port of Boston (USBOS), Palembang (IDPLM) harbor and terminal Juba (SDJUM).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).

Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.

Kind of load: which items do you want to transport by sea?

Importing goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Al Aqabah (JOAQJ) has many benefits: attractive costs, it is great for transporting bulky goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: dry bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off. Below you can read more information about it.

Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, hydrogen, chemicals, diesel, biofuels, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like sand, salt, cement, plates.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
Retail & other: load like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, sports equipment, clothes, toys or machines, fashion, shoes, drinks, furniture.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

What is the shipping time from Rotterdam to Aqaba?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Al Aqabah takes approx 18 days. The total distance is about 4300 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 7964 kilometers. If you make a sea shipment, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The precise shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, the sea conditions and berth availability.

What are the average costs of shipping container to Aqaba (JOAQJ)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Al Aqabah (Jordan) are average. The total price tag is determined by various components as the size of the container, the total distance to the delivery destination and currency. Send us a message for more information, a price proposal and transit time.

Which customs documents do I need to provide?

When sending goods to Aqaba, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Bill of Lading, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Jordan or view the website of the port/government (www.aqabaports.com.jo).

What are Incoterms, and which one is the best to ship with

Incoterms describe all tasks, risks, and costs associated with the transaction of goods worldwide. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller is responsible for the transportation to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller has the responsibility for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).