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Ocean Freight

With our expertise in ocean freight, we coordinate your global logistics challenges from A to Z.

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As a freight forwarder we take care of your ocean freight from A to Z: from foreign notification to delivery at your address. We arrange the fastest sailing and ensure smooth handling of local charges and customs in Rotterdam, for example. Your goods are delivered on time, both in Europe and worldwide, to destinations such as Asia, the Middle East, North America and South America. Choose the expertise and reliability of Neele-Vat, your ocean freight specialist.

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Our Ocean Freight services

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Import Ocean Freight

Want to import from countries like China, India or America via ocean freight? Discover our global FCL and LCL import services with a dedicated agent network and our own consolidation containers

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Export Ocean Freight

Neele-Vat Ocean specializes in FCL and LCL exports. Through our global network, we can transport your cargo all over the world and handle it locally.

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Alternative transport solutions

Ocean freight is an attractive alternative for cargo that does not need to be shipped under great time constraints. But what if it does? What options are left then?

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Reefer Logistics

Neele-Vat Ocean offers integrated supply chain solutions for fully frozen or refrigerated goods. Temperature-sensitive cargo must be shipped in accordance with strict specifications.

Why choose ocean freight?

Ocean freight is a reliable, efficient and cost-effective way to transport large volumes over long distances. Low unit costs make it ideally suited for international transport of bulk goods or full containers. With global coverage and flexible options such as FCL, LCL and temperature-controlled transportation, ocean freight easily adapts to your logistics needs. Moreover, compared to air freight, it is a more sustainable choice that helps reduce your carbon emissions

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Our ocean freight destinations and routes

Neele-Vat offers ocean freight services for your containers to and from all major ports worldwide. Here are some examples of major international ports and destination countries we serve.

Europe
  • Belgium / Antwerp
  • Cypress / Limassol
  • Denmark / Copenhagen
  • Germany / Hamburg
  • Finland / Helsinki
  • France / Le Havre
  • Italy / Genoa
  • Netherlands / Rotterdam
  • Norway / Oslo
  • Poland / Gdańsk
  • Portugal / Lisbon
  • Spain / Valencia, Algeciras
  • United Kingdom / London
  • Sweden / Gothenburg
Asia
  • Bangladesh
  • Cambodia
  • Philippines
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • Pakistan
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • Taiwan / Kaosiung, Keelung
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
  • South Korea

Ocean freight China

  • Dalian
  • Fuzhou
  • Guangzhou
  • Hong Kong
  • Lianyungang
  • Ningbo
  • Qingdao
  • Sanya
  • Shantou
  • Shenzhen
  • Tianjin
  • Weihai
  • Xiamen
  • Xingang
  • Yantian
  • Zhanjiang
Middle East
  • Bahrain / Khalifa Bin Salman
  • Egypt / Said
  • Oman / Salalah
  • Iraq / Umm Qasr
  • Iran / Bandar Abbas
  • Israel / Ashdod
  • Yemen / Aden
  • Jordan / Aqaba
  • Kuwait / Shuwaikh
  • Lebanon / Beirut
  • Oman / Salalah
  • Qatar / Hamad
  • Saudi Arabia / Jeddah Islamic
  • Syria / Latakia
  • Turkey / Mersin, Instanbul
  • United Arab Emirates / Dubai, Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi
North America

United States

  • Baltimore
  • Charleston
  • Cleveland
  • Houston
  • Long Beach
  • Los Angeles
  • Miami
  • New Orleans
  • New York & New Jersey
  • Oakland
  • Philadelphia
  • Seattle-Tacoma

Canada

  • Halifax
  • Montreal
  • Quebec
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver

Mexico

  • Manzanillo
South America

Ocean freight South America

  • Argentina / Buenos Aires
  • Brazil / Belém, Itajaí, Manaus, Paranaguá, Pecém, Recife, Rio de Janeiro Rio Grande, Santos
  • Chile / San Antonio, Valparaiso
  • Colombia / Buenaventura, Cartagena
  • Ecuador / Guayaquil
  • Peru / Callao
  • Uruguay / Montevideo

Worldwide network and reach

Thanks to a worldwide network of ports and scheduled services, ocean freight offers unprecedented flexibility and reach. As a logistics service provider with a strong international network, Neele-Vat ensures that your cargo arrives at the right destination quickly, safely and as agreed.

Frequently asked ocean freight questions

General questions on ocean freight

What is the difference between FCL and LCL in ocean freight?
What are the advantages of short sea shipping?
How does reefer container transport work?
What role does Rotterdam play in international ocean freight?
How does shipping dangerous goods by ocean freight work?
What documents are required when exporting by ocean freight?
How does customs clearance work for ocean freight?
When to choose intermodal ocean freight?
How does the consolidation of ocean freight shipments work?
What are the advantages of slow steaming in ocean freight?
How does digitization contribute to more efficient ocean freight?
What makes ocean freight via Neele-Vat reliable?
How does Neele-Vat support customers in complex ocean freight projects?
How does a Bill of Lading work?
What trends will influence ocean freight in 2025?
Why is reefer transport crucial to the food and pharma industry?
How does Neele-Vat combine ocean freight with warehousing?
How does Neele-Vat deal with capacity issues in ocean freight?
What does transshipment mean in ocean freight?
When do you choose air freight over ocean freight?
How does container transport from Rotterdam work?
What advantages does Rotterdam offer as a hub for global ocean freight?

Everything you need to know about ocean freight

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FCL or LCL?

What is the difference and where is the tipping point?

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Containers and Packaging

Which container is best suited for my goods?

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Customs formalities

Customs and Documentation

What are the aspects of importing and exporting?

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Incoterms

Are Incoterms with your supplier required?

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Deepwater Ports

We offer ocean freight worldwide, especially from Far East and USA.

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IMO Classes

What types of dangerous goods are all there?

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Gas Detection

Find out how we detect harmful gases in containers.

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Rates

Discover ocean freight rates and tips for international purchases.

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Alternatives

Discover alternatives for global transportation .

Ocean Freight solutions

At Neele-Vat, we provide efficient and reliable handling of your ocean freight. We offer secure shipping, smart cargo management and customized logistics solutions. Whether you have a one-time shipment or regular shipments, we have the right expertise. Request a quote today and discover the benefits of our ocean freight services!

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Frequently asked road transport questions

Hoe vraag ik een offerte aan voor zeevracht Rotterdam?

Een zeevrachtofferte voor Rotterdam wordt aangevraagd door herkomst of bestemming, containertype of volume, goederenomschrijving, Incoterms, gewenste vertrek- of aankomstdatum en eventuele aanvullende diensten te verstrekken.

Hoe werkt zeevracht vanuit Rotterdam?

Zeevracht vanuit Rotterdam begint met de keuze tussen een eigen container (FCL) of een gedeelde container (LCL). Goederen worden via de weg, het spoor of de binnenvaart getransporteerd naar de terminals op de Maasvlakte. Alle zendingen worden verplicht digitaal vooraangemeld via Portbase om toegang te krijgen tot de haven. Als AEO-gecertificeerd expediteur handelt Neele-Vat hierbij de douane-documentatie en de Bill of Lading af. Op de terminal laden kranen de container op het schip, waarna deze wordt vastgezet met twistlocks voor de overtocht. De transittijd varieert per bestemming, waarbij een reis naar New York gemiddeld 10 tot 14 dagen duurt.

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