Container shipping Rotterdam to Jodhpur
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Jodhpur (INJDG)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, you have low maintenance costs and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container by sea with liquid bulk or machinery can be done via e.g. Hapag-Lloyd. They offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important distinction is (FCL) Full Container Load and a shared container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we share actual information for the purpose of international transport Jodhpur (IN JDG). We provide extensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Fill out the form and we will send a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, sure and low cost-way to ship high volume products.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide movings and transporting food or bikes.
- The Port of Jodhpur is one of the most important ports in India.
- Frequently used containers types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Jodhpur (INJDG) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your cargo is put on a container with pellets. The middleman (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port Jodhpur (IN JDG), and will be shipped over the sea to the terminal at the POD. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the next section you will find important information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Jodhpur |
| Country of destination | India |
| Port Code | INJDG |
| Transportation time | +/- 30 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | village-pal, barmer road jodhpur- 34008 rajasthan |
| kaliningrad@scport.ru | |
| Website | www.thethardryport.com |
| Phone | 2913290361 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Jodhpur
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the POD (port of destination). Choose how you want to transport: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also select container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the container
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Export documents
If you are going to transport cargo to Jodhpur (INJDG), you must send various export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing declaration, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing list, commercial invoice. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that everything is ready to ship.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm determines who will pay for things like transport, insurance and duty related matters. Frequently used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Follow your cargo live
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your cargo is right now. You can check the status when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Jodhpur (INJDG) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): find a suitable container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Jodhpur – (IN JDG) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is important to find the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Check also more information about Open-Top Container.
Explanation about a 20ft container
20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which results in lower shipping costs. Widely used for transporting personal stuff and international removals. Pro tip: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.100 kg.
Specifications of a 40 foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Good to know: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ box. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal for tall items.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- 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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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: It guarantees a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you pay lower price per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: the transshipment is more complex and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Jodhpur (INJDG) and Hamburg to Jodhpur (INJDG).
- FCL Means that means that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, MSC.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, you can use be made of a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The concept of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many benefits like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, less inventory costs & management and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Remark: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 4 m3 & 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen.
Various other types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes 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 liquid bulk, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Latakia (SYLTK), port of Ilyichevsk (UAILK), Wuhu (CNWHI) harbor and terminal Male (MVMLE).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Main types of ocean cargo: what are you going to transport?
Transporting goods by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Jodhpur (INJDG) is very popular because of low tariffs, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and very flexible. Frequently chosen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, kerosene, diesel, petroleum, gasoline, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and coils, rods, sand, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: items like clothes, sports equipment, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques or food, machines, shoes, drinks, fashion.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Jodhpur takes approximately 30 days. The distance to be covered is about 7200 nautical miles. That is about 13334 km. In case of sea freight, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the speed of the boat, weather conditions and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Jodhpur (India) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by a number of factors like type of container, transit time and pickup charges and Contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Jodhpur, then customs clearance is an important step. You need to present the following documents: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Packing List. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of India or check the official website for more info (www.thethardryport.com).
Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party is responsible for the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of origin. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller must arrange all processes concerning delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).