Container shipping Rotterdam to Fuzhou
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Fuzhou (CNFOC)? Sea freight has many advantages: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s transparant much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting a sea container with break bulk or equipment is easy with shippinglines like TS Lines. Shipping lines offer all kind of containers. An important distinction is (FCL) Full Container Load and partial shipments (LCL). Via our portal we offer dedicated information regarding international transport Fuzhou (CN FOC). You will find useful information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. You can make use of our step-by-step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and you will get a competitive quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a good, secure and affordable way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Compared to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is great for international removals and transporting food or vehicles.
- The Port of Fuzhou is one of the biggest ports of China.
- Popular container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Fuzhou (CNFOC) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your products are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will book a container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departing port Fuzhou (CN FOC), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the arrival harbour. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below we share important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Fuzhou |
| Country of destination | China |
| Port Code | CNFOC |
| Transit Time | +/- 47 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Port address | Port Administration Office, Gangkou Road, Mawei Fuzhou, Fujian 350015, China |
| E-mail address | china@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.gov.cn |
| Phone number | 8659183682232 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Fuzhou
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the destination harbor. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) Full Container Load or partial shipments (LCL). Also select container size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the container
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Export documents
If you want to send cargo to Fuzhou (CNFOC), you will have to provide various export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing declaration, packing list, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are important to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows who will pay for things like shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your cargo is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the vessel is departed from the port of origin (POO), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Fuzhou (CNFOC) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Fuzhou – (CN FOC) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the paragraph below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. You can also click through to our page about Shipping lines.
Explanation of the twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are very efficient, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods and removals. Good to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.000 kg.
Explanation of the 40ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large cargo by sea. Moreover, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The format is universal: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. This has multiple advantages: optimal transit time, limited chance of damage and the rates are more favorable. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Fuzhou (CNFOC) or Hamburg to Fuzhou (CNFOC).
- The goal of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
With a small freight, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are many benefits like: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, less inventory costs & management and it is more flexible during peak-times. Watch out: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL cost is calculated by the volume and weight of the packages.
- The meaning of LCL is: you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- The best choice for a charge between 2,5 m3 – 14,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very diverse for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for liquids, flour, coffee or cocoa or other special goods. We’ve explained it all below. You can also read more information about shipments to Buenos Aires (ARBUE), port of Jebel Ali (AEJEA), Pictou (CAPTO) harbor and terminal Hull (GBHUL).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Freight types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting cargo by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Fuzhou (CNFOC) is very popular because of attractive pricing, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo transported by sea include: containerized, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, liquid bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, kerosene, biofuels, gasoline, hydrogen, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like salt, lumber, plates, cement.
- 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: goods like clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys, electronic goods + machines, shoes, fashion, food, furniture.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Fuzhou takes on average 47 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 11200 nautical miles. This is equivalent to 20742 km. When you send something by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The exact shipping time has several factors: vessel speed, weather and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Fuzhou (China) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to important aspects like container size, shipping route and other costs like stacking and siting. We invite you to contact us for a quote for your transport.
When sending goods to Fuzhou, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Insurance Certificate. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of China or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.gov.cn).
Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party arranges covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the named port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).