Container shipping Rotterdam to Helsingfors
Would you like to ship a container from Rotterdam to Helsinki (FIHEL)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s transparant and it is safe. Transporting a sea container with ro-ro or semi-finished goods is very easy with e.g. Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. Freight forwarders offer and a wide range of container types. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com you will receive up-to-date information regarding international transport Helsinki (FI HEL). We provide up-to-date information about the different types of containers. You can make use of our step-by-step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and we get you a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, staunch and inexpensive way to export or import international containers.
- Compared to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is great for international movings and carrying break bulk or equipment.
- The Port of Helsingfors is an important logistics artery in Finland.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Helsinki (FIHEL) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your cargo is packed in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Helsinki (FI HEL), and will be shipped by ocean to the agent at the arrival port. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the attached table you will find important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Helsingfors |
| Country of destination | Finland |
| Port Code | FIHEL |
| Transport Time | +/- 6 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | Olympiaranta 3 P.O. Box 800 Helsinki FIN-00099 Finland |
| E-mail address | port.helsinki@hel.fi |
| Website | www.portofhelsinki.fi |
| Phone | 359E+09 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Helsingfors
- Information about your freight
Enter the departure port and destination of shipment. Choose how you want to transport: FCL (Full Container Load) or Less Container Load (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Freight preparations
Firstly, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport cargo to Helsinki (FIHEL), you should organize up-to-date export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, export/import customs declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The agreed Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use container track and trace to see where your shipment is right now. You can see 24/7 when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Helsinki (FIHEL) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick a container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Helsingfors – (FI HEL) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is crucial to pick the right container type. There are different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL. Important towns around the port are Helsinki, Sipoo, Kerava, Tuusula, Järvenpää, Espoo, Porvoo, Nurmijärvi, Kirkkonummi, Mäntsälä, Hyvinkää, Vihti, Lohja, Loviisa, Riihimäki, Orimattila, Janakkala, Lahti, Nastola, Hollola. In the following summary you can read all important information about the most popular boxes. Also click further for information about Container Climate.
Advantages of a 20 ft container
20 FT containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to load, access, and handle, so the transport costs are quite low. Widely used for transporting personal stuff or international removals. Keep in mind: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box offers a solution for shipping freight by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.400 kg.
Details of a 40 FT container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Tip: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ edition. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal for tall items.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The format is almost always the same: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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Full Container (FCL)
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then it is usually better 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: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and the rates are more favorable. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Helsinki (FIHEL) and Hamburg to Helsinki (FIHEL).
- The meaning of FCL is: the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, a shared container can be used. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The concept of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. There are multiple advantages: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and it is faster during peak-season. Important: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- With LCL transport, your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 3 m3 – 13 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM.
Other types of containers and customization
The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your items. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, wheat, barley and cocoa or very expensive items. We give a short explanation below. You can also look further at transport options in Ain Sukhna Terminal (EGAIS), port of Krishnapatnam (INKRI), Sattahip (THSAT) harbor and terminal Lisbon (PTLIS).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like 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: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Cargo types: What do you want to ship?
Importing goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Helsingfors (FIHEL) has a lot of pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is great for transporting bulky goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: neo bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, 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: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, gasoline, kerosene, biofuels, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sugar, coils, sand, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: freight like electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, sports equipment, clothes + shoes, fashion, food, furniture, drinks.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Helsingfors takes on average 6 days. The total distance is about 1300 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 2408 km. In case of sea freight, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time has several factors: vessel speed, wind force and wind direction and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Helsingfors (Finland) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various components as type of goods transported, transit time and local handling fees. Please contact us for a quote for your transport.
When you are exporting goods to Helsinki, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Commercial Invoice. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Finland or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.portofhelsinki.fi).
Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the named port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange all processes concerning the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).