Container shipping Rotterdam to Odessa

Do you need to ship a container from Rotterdam to Odessa (UAODS)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s convenient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Ship a container overseas with gas-based fuels or equipment can be facilitated by shippinglines like Sinokor Merchant Marine. They can get you a lot of container-types. Shipping lines offer the choice between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport agents we offer lots of practical information with a view to international transport Odessa (UA ODS). We provide up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Contact u directly and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is a fast, sure and cheap way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
Sea freight is excellent for worldwide movings and exporting breakbulk or equipment.
The Port of Odessa is a much-chosen harbor in Ukraine.
The range of containers includes: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Odessa (UAODS) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your cargo is packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) sends the location details to you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Odessa (UA ODS), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. 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 Odessa
Country of destination	Ukraine
Port Code	UAODS
Transportation time	+/- 18 days
Shipping rates	$$$
Port address	1, Customs Sg. Odessa 65026, Ukraine
E-mail	ukraine@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.port.odessa.ua
Phone	38(048)7293500

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Odessa

Cargo details
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you prefer full containers (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Packing the container
As a starting point, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To limit damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
Common Export Documents
If you want to send goods to Odessa (UAODS), you must send relevant export documents (for fast customs clearance): bill of lading, packing declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing list. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that everything is ready to ship.
Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are important to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm defines who is responsible for e.g the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Track your cargo
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can check easily when the shipping is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Odessa (UAODS) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): pick a container

You want to ship a container from port of Odessa – (UA ODS) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? It is highly recommended to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, MOL, MSC, OOCL, ZIM. The port offers an excellent connection to Odesa, Kryzhanivka, Usatove, Fontanka, Krasnosilka, Tayirove, Oleksandrivka, Yuzhne, Teplodar, Bilyayivka, Shabo, Zatoka, Petrivka, Ivanivka, Ochakiv, Berezanka, Starokozache, Kulevcha, Plakhtiyivka, Velyka Mykhaylivka. Below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular products. We also offer more information about Road Freight.

Important specifications of the 20 FT container

20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to load, access, and handle, that means they are quite cheap. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods and international removals. Good to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.

The most commonly used box for transporting cargo via the ocean.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.000 kg.

Information and benefits of 40 FT container

The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Also, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. Thereby you have a little more height. This way cargo can be stacked high.

Very suitable for large loads.
The format is universal: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.500 kilogram.

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Details about Full Container (FCL)

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many advantages to it: efficient transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and less convenient delivery options. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Odessa (UAODS) and Hamburg to Odessa (UAODS).

The meaning of FCL is: you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, ONE.

(LCL) Less than container

If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. What we mean by LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is more flexible during peak-times. Worth mentioning: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping rates are based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

What we mean by LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
A good solution for shipping volumes between 3,5 m3 & 14 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
Easier to find space during peak season.
Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, POL.

Special containers for special freight

You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, vegetables and fruit or very exclusive stuff. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also look further at transport options in Sodertalje (SESOE), port of Dublin (IEDUB), Manta (ECMEC) harbor and terminal Maputo (MZMPM).

Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.

Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

Freight types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Importing load by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Odessa (UAODS) is very popular because of attractive tariffs, there are lots of different shipping options and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Relevant ocean cargo categories imported via sea shipping includes: liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, containerized, break bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, diesel, chemicals, kerosene, hydrogen, gasoline.
Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and rods, coils, plates, sand.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: products like medical/pharmacy, toys, clothes, sports equipment, electronic goods and food, shoes, machines, furniture, fashion.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

How many days does it take to ship from Rotterdam to Odessa?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Odessa takes approximately 18 days. The total distance is approx. 4200 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 7778 km. If you make a sea shipment, you get 2 types of important values: 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 shipping time is determined on the basis of displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and port inspection.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to Odessa (UAODS)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Odessa (Ukraine) are slightly above average. The total cost is subject to various parts such as type of goods transported, season and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Fill out our form for current rates and transit times.

What customs documents are needed?

When transporting goods to Odessa, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Ukraine or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.port.odessa.ua).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller covers all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the required port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).