Container shipping Rotterdam to Chongqing

Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Chongqing (CNCQI)? Sea freight has many pluses: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, you have low maintenance costs much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting containers with freight like breakbulk or machinery is very easy with e.g. Antong Holdings (QASC). They can get you and a wide range of container types. A big difference is being made between a complete full container (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport agents you will find lots of practical information regarding international transport Chongqing (CN CQI). We share knowledge and inside-information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. You will also find a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Mail us with your needs and receive a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is an innovative, secure and cheap way to transport bulk containers.
When we compare this to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
Sea freight is great for worldwide removals and transporting dry bulk or personal effects.
The Port of Chongqing is a popular port in China.
Popular container types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Chongqing (CNCQI) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your articles are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure (POD) Chongqing (CN CQI), and will be shipped by sea to the addressee at the port of destination. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the schedule below you will find practical information about the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Chongqing
Country of destination	China
Port Code	CNCQI
Transit Time	+/- 47 days
Shipping rates	$
Port address	Beipei Wharf Admin Office Wuchang Road Beipei City, Sichuan 630700 China
E-mail	china@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.gov.cn
Telephone number	– not available –

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Chongqing

Freight Details
Enter the departure port and the POD (port of destination). Determine your container terms: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Preparing the cargo
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Documents Required for Exporting
When you import goods from Chongqing (CNCQI), you must send several export documents (for the national customs): commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper describing the correct state of goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are important to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and duty related matters. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Track and Trace shipment
Use sea freight tracking to check where your freight is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.

Sea freight from Chongqing (CNCQI) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): choosing a suitable container

You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Chongqing – (CN CQI) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Compare the options and rent a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the next chapter we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular boxes. Check also more information about LCL Shipping.

Advantages of a 20ft container

20-foot containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, so the transport costs are quite low. Widely used for transporting personal stuff or international movings. Pro tip: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.

This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods overseas.
A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.800 kilogram.

Information and benefits of forty foot container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. In conclusion, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ choice. You’ve got just a little extra height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

Very popular with large and bulky goods.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
The maximum load is +/- 28.700 kg.

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(FCL) Full Container

I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and the financial risk is much greater. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Chongqing (CNCQI) and Hamburg to Chongqing (CNCQI).

What we mean by FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.

When is a LCL container a good choice?

If you don’t prefer a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The goal of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably your best bet. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

LCL means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
Ideal for transport volumes between 1,5 m3 & 15,5 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. POL, Evergreen, Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM.

Information about other types of containers

There are many different types of boxes available for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are also special possibilities for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or other special goods. We’ve explained it all below. You can also check more information about shipping to Mobile (USMOB), port of Lome (TGLFW), Suape Marine Terminal (BRIPO) harbor and terminal Derince (TRDRC).

Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.

Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.

Main types of ocean freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Transporting stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Chongqing (CNCQI) is very popular because of attractive prices, it is effective for large quantities of goods and eco-friendly. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.

Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum, gasoline, diesel.
Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sugar, lumber, sand, plates.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
Retail & other: items like electronic goods, toys, art and antiques, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy + furniture, fashion, food, machines, shoes.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

What is the sea shipping time for goods from Rotterdam to Chongqing?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Chongqing takes around 47 days. The total distance is approx. 11200 nautical miles. Converted that is 20742 kilometers. In case of sea freight, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull, weather and berth availability.

How expensive is shipping a container to Chongqing (CNCQI)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Chongqing (China) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various components as cargo dimension, the total distance to the delivery destination and pickup charges and Contact us for current rates and transit times.

Which customs documents do you need?

When you send goods to Chongqing, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are important: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of China or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.gov.cn).

Which Incoterm is the best to choose for?

Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of origin. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller takes care of the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).