Ocean Freight Route

NanjingRotterdam

CNNKG
RTM
Distance
4,708 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CN
Origin Port

Nanjing

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive river-sea berth network along the Yangtze River
  • High-capacity container yards with on-dock rail–served stacking areas
  • Integrated highway access to regional industrial zones and logistics parks
  • Advanced cargo handling equipment, including STS gantry cranes and automated yard cranes

Key Exports

Machinery and electrical equipmentChemicals and petrochemicalsSteel products and metal materialsAutomobiles and auto partsElectronics and consumer goods

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Chinese customs regulations, including correct tariff code declaration and complete export declarations.

RT
Destination Port

Rotterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Highly developed deep-water berths capable of accommodating next-generation container ships
  • State-of-the-art container terminals with automated stacking cranes and rail-mounted gantries
  • Well-connected hinterland access via dense rail, barge, and trucking corridors into Central Europe
  • High-capacity liquid bulk and LNG facilities with specialized storage and pipeline connections

Key Imports

Crude oil and energy productsConsumer goods and electronics in containersAutomotive products and partsIndustrial raw materials (ores, coal, minerals)Refrigerated food and perishables

Import Regulations

Imported consignments fall under European Union customs, safety, and product compliance rules, such as safety, health, and environmental standards

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