Container shipping Rotterdam to Kobenhavn

Subjects

• Shipping to harbor Kobenhavn from Rotterdam (Netherlands)
• Advice for exporting goods in May 2024
• Find a container that suits your cargo
  • Important specifications of the 20 FT container
  • Important specifications of the 40 foot container
  • Information about Full Container (FCL)
  • Does your cargo fits the Less than container (LCL) solution?
  • Other special types of containers
• Major Types of Cargo Transported by Sea
• FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport

Details of a twenty foot container

20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods and international removals. Some extra info: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

• This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods with transport ships.
• A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
• Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
• You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.100 kg.

Important specifications of the 40 foot container

A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Finally, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ choice. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

• Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
• The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
• The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
• Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.800 kg.

Full Container (FCL)

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. This has multiple advantages: quick transit time, limited damage risk and it’s more cost-effective. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and there is only limited availability. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Copenhagen (DKCPH) and Hamburg to Copenhagen (DKCPH).

• FCL Means that means that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
• Load directly from factory or storage.
• Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
• Available at: e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE.

What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?

When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL Means that means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are multiple advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Watch out: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The total costs are calculated based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

• The concept of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
• An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 and 15 m3.
• Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
• More Availability During Peak Season.
• Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, Yang Ming, ZIM, Wan Hai.

Information about other types of containers

There is a wide range of boxes for the shipment of your goods. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very expensive items. We’ve explained it all below. You can also read more information about shipments to Nagpur (INNAG), port of Riga (LVRIX), Tripoli (LBKYE) harbor and terminal Chiwan (CNCWN).

Important types of ocean cargo: what are you going to transport?

Transporting goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Kobenhavn (DKCPH) has many benefits: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and minimal restrictions. Frequently chosen ocean cargo transported by sea include: dry bulk, containerized, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we explain some goods/cargo.

• Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
• 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. petroleum, biofuels, chemicals, diesel, hydrogen, kerosene.
• Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also coils, salt, plates, cement.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
• Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
• Retail & other: products like sports equipment, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques or shoes, machines, fashion, furniture, drinks.