Container shipping Rotterdam to Libreville
Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Libreville (GALBV)? Sea freight is very practical: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is flexible and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with container cargo or cars can be arranged by shipping companies such as Matson. You can choose from many different types of shipping containers. You have to choose between a complete full container (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport agents we provide you with dedicated information with a view to international transport Libreville (GA LBV). We share up-to-date information about the various sea container types. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Send you shipping details and get a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, trouble-free and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide removals and importing dry bulk or motorbikes.
- The Port of Libreville is an important hub in Gabon.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Libreville (GALBV) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your products are packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) have a special container prepared. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Libreville (GA LBV), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the arrival port. You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find some basic data of the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Libreville |
| Country of destination | Gabon |
| Port Code | GALBV |
| Transportation time | +/- 22 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Local address | Owendo Po Box 1051 Libreville Gabon |
| E-mail address | info@ports-gabon.com |
| Website | www.ports-gabon.com |
| Phone | 241700048 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Libreville
- Details of your shipping
Enter the origin of shipment and the destination harbor. Determine your container terms: (FCL) Full Container Load or a partial filled container (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the container
To start with, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport your cargo to Libreville (GALBV), please pay attention to the necessary up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a required document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm states how much responsibility you have for export/import documents, insurances and transport. Frequently used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track your shipment
Use container track and trace to check where your load is at this moment. You will get a notification when the vessel is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Libreville (GALBV) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick your container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Libreville – (GA LBV) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? The first step is to pick the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, MSC. Important towns around the port are Libreville, Ntoum, Nkan, Kango, Cocobeach, Lambaréné, Port-Gentil, Ndjolé, Fougamou, Omboué, Mitzic, Booué, Oyem, Mouila, Bitam, Mimongo, Gamba, Tsogni, Mbigou, Ndendé. In the box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most common sizes and types. Also click further for information about Shipping lines.
Explanation about a 20 FT container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are quite easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal stuff or international removals. What you might not know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.900 kg.
Explanation of the 40 ft container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Tip: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ edition. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.100 kg.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, it is best to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. The benefits are great: Usually a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and the financial risk is much greater. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Libreville (GALBV) or Hamburg to Libreville (GALBV).
- The meaning of FCL is: the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
When you have too little goods to fill 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). The concept of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can send some good in a cheap way, the handling and insurance costs are limited and easy time-management and scheduling. Worth mentioning: if you can fill more than half of a container, then you better go for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- LCL Means that means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, POL, Wan Hai, Evergreen.
Alternative container types
There exist a lot of box-types for ocean transport. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, flour, coffee or cocoa or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. You can also read more information about shipments to Lome (TGLFW), port of Douala (CMDLA), Rio Haina (DOHAI) harbor and terminal Alicante Port (ESALC).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Cargo types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting goods by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Libreville (GALBV) is very popular because of attractive pricing, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and very flexible. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, neo bulk, containerized. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, gasoline, hydrogen, chemicals, diesel, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like sand, lumber, rods, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like toys, sports equipment, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, clothes & food, fashion, furniture, shoes, machines.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Libreville takes approx 22 days. The total distance is about 5200 nautical miles (nmi). Converted that is 9630 km. If you ship something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The exact shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, the sea conditions and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Libreville (Gabon) are slightly above average. The total cost is determined by various components as cargo type, shipping time and local handling fees. Please contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When sending goods to Libreville, then there are some important customs clearance documents. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Gabon or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.ports-gabon.com).
Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of the carriage of the goods up to the port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).