Ocean Freight Route

ShekouRotterdam

CNSHK
RTM
Distance
5,029 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between China and Netherlands.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CN
Origin Port

Shekou

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container berths equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Efficient intermodal connections to Shenzhen’s expressway and rail networks
  • Purpose-built facilities for feeder services within the Pearl River Delta
  • Port-adjacent logistics parks and container freight stations for consolidation and distribution

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryTelecommunications equipmentMachinery and mechanical appliancesFurniture and household goodsTextiles and garments

Export Compliance

All exporters should adhere to Chinese customs regulations, including accurate Harmonized System classification and value declaration.

RT
Destination Port

Rotterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive deep-water berths capable of accommodating next-generation container ships
  • Advanced container terminals with highly mechanized stacking cranes and rail-mounted gantries
  • Integrated hinterland access via high-capacity rail, barge, and trucking corridors into Central Europe
  • Large-scale 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

Incoming cargo must undergo European Union customs, safety, and product compliance rules, including safety, health, and environmental standards

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