Container shipping Rotterdam to Dublin

You are planning to ship a container from Rotterdam to Dublin (IEDUB)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s convenient and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or equipment can be done via e.g. IRISL Group. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from different types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our experts we give up-to-date information regarding international transport Dublin (IE DUB). You can read comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You can make use of our 5 step export plan. Send you shipping details and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.

Ocean shipping is a good, sure and relatively cheap way to transport bulk containers.
When we compare this to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
Sea freight is suitable for international removals and transporting refrigerated cargo or factory parts.
The Port of Dublin is one of the most important ports in Ireland.
Frequently used containers types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Dublin (IEDUB) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your products are put on a container with pellets. The middleman (freight forwarder) will book a container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Dublin (IE DUB), and will be shipped by ocean to the addressee at the POD. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we provide you with details about the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of Dublin
Country of destination	Ireland
Port Code	IEDUB
Transportation time	+/- 2 days
Shipping prices	$
Office address	Port Centre – Alexandra Road Dublin 1 – Ireland
Mail	info@dublinport.ie
Website	www.gov.ie
Phone	35318876000

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Dublin

Cargo details
Enter the departing port and the destination harbor. Specify your preference: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Loading the freight
First of all, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
Customs document
If you want to send goods to Dublin (IEDUB), please pay attention to the necessary up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): packing declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the load is prepared for shipping.
Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are important to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm defines how much responsibility you have for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
Track and Trace shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your shipment is right now. You can check easily when the load is departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Dublin (IEDUB) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): choosing a suitable container

Would you like to ship a container from port of Dublin – (IE DUB) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, MSC, OOCL. The port offers an excellent connection to Dublin, Portmarnock, Swords, Malahide, Dunboyne, Leixlip, Rathcoole, Donabate, Celbridge, Enniskerry, Bray, Ashbourne, Lusk, Ratoath, Rush, Maynooth, Dunshaughlin, Blessington, Greystones, Kilcock. In the next chapter you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. Our specialists also provide details about Insurance Certificate or Policy.

Explanation about a twenty foot container

20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to stack, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and international removals. What you might not know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

This box is widely used for shipping freight by sea.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.700 kg.

Specifications of a 40 foot container

A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. What you may not know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ edition. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal if you have high cargo.

The ideal means of transport for large loads.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
Maximum load is about +/- 28.100 kilogram.

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(FCL) Full Container

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: it is expensive for small loads and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Dublin (IEDUB) and Hamburg to Dublin (IEDUB).

The concept of FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, MSC, ONE.

LCL: Less than container

If you do not need a full container, 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 space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Remark: if you can fill more than half of a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL cost is calculated by the volume and weight of the packages.

The goal of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 – 15,5 m3.
Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
Easier to find space during peak season.
Available at: e.g. ZIM, POL, Wan Hai, HMM, Yang Ming.

Other special types of containers

The range of boxes is very varied for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, meat, fish and frozen foods or high class goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Izmir (TRIZM), port of Cape Town (ZACPT), Tarragona (ESTAR) harbor and terminal Yangon (MMRGN).

Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.

Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

Freight types: what are you going to transport?

Exporting stuff by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Dublin (IEDUB) has lots of advantages: it is very efficient, very safe and secure and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: liquid bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, hydrogen, chemicals, petroleum, kerosene, biofuels.
Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sugar, rods, lumber, cement.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
Retail & other: freight like art and antiques, clothes, electronic goods, sports equipment, toys and furniture, drinks, machines, food, shoes.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

How long does it take for a container ship to go from Rotterdam to Dublin?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Dublin takes on average 2 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 650 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 1204 km. When you have booked a sea freight you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull, weather conditions and type of cargo.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to Dublin (IEDUB)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Dublin (Ireland) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various factors such as cargo type, shipping time and currency. Send us a message for a customised quote and extra info.

What customs documents are needed?

When sending goods to Dublin, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit. For additional information, you can contact the customs of Ireland or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.gov.ie).

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

The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).