Container shipping Rotterdam to Cochin
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Cochin (INCOK)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is flexible and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a sea container with liquid bulk or personal goods is easy with shippinglines like Korea Marine Transport Corporation. There are various types of containers. There is made a difference between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport specialists we offer up-to-date information for international transport Cochin (IN COK). We provide inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a step-by-step export plan. Send you shipping details and you will get a competitive quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, staunch and cost-effective way to import and export goods internationally.
- When we compare it to air transport, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and importing roll on/roll off or bikes.
- The Port of Cochin is one of the biggest ports of India.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Cochin (INCOK) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your goods are stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of Cochin (IN COK), and will be shipped over the sea to the recipient at the destination harbor. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find some basic data of the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Cochin |
| Country of destination | India |
| Port Code | INCOK |
| Transit Time | +/- 30 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | Willingdon Island, Cochin 682009, India |
| mail@cochinport.com | |
| Website | www.cochinport.com |
| Phone number | 914842666871 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Cochin
- Select shipment details
Enter the departure port and the POD (port of destination). Specify your preference: a complete full container (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the freight
To start with, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is a good idea to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport goods to Cochin (INCOK), you should think about up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, packing declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines who assumes the risk of, for example, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Widely used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use the track and trace service to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the freight has been registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Cochin (INCOK) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): choose container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Cochin – (IN COK) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to ask an appropriate container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Several major international shipping lines operate here. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the paragraph below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular container types. We also offer more information about 20-foot Container.
Information and benefits of twenty foot container
20 foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are quite easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff or international movings. Good to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box offers a solution for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.800 kg.
What you need to know about the forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ variant. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The format is universal: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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Information about FCL containers
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, it is best to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many pluses: ideal transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: the transshipment is more complex and there is only limited availability. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Cochin (INCOK) and Hamburg to Cochin (INCOK).
- The goal of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM.
LCL: Less than container
With a small freight, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The goal of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, less inventory costs & management and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total costs are calculated based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 4 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ZIM.
Alternative container types
There is a wide range of boxes for ocean transport. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, flowers, fruit or very expensive items. We explain everything below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Freetown (SLFNA), port of Malmo (SEMMA), Belize (BZBZE) harbor and terminal Gdansk (PLGDN).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- 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.
Kind of load: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing load by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Cochin (INCOK) is very popular because of low cost, very safe and secure and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, petroleum, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and salt, plates, coils, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: items like sports equipment, electronic goods, clothes, medical/pharmacy, toys or drinks, furniture, machines, shoes, food.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Cochin takes approximately 30 days. The distance between the two ports is about 7200 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 13334 kilometers. When you export something, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The precise shipping time depends on vessel speed, weather and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Cochin (India) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various factors such as the size of the container, shipping time and freight forwarder handling fees. Do not hesitate to contact us for current rates and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Cochin, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are required: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of India or take a look at the website (www.cochinport.com).
Incoterms describe all tasks, risks, and costs associated with the transaction of goods worldwide. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter arranges covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the named port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller must arrange all processes concerning the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).