Ocean Freight Route

YantianRotterdam

CNCWN
RTM
Distance
5,038 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

Yantian

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths supporting mainline Asia–Europe and transpacific services
  • High-capacity container yard facilities with integrated stacking systems
  • Direct rail connections linking the terminal to inland logistics hubs across South China
  • Advanced gate and truck appointment systems that improve landside cargo flows

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryInformation technology and telecommunications equipmentMachinery and mechanical appliancesFurniture and household goodsToys, garments, and light manufactured products

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Chinese export control regulations on sensitive technologies, including licensing where applicable

RT
Destination Port

Rotterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Comprehensive deep-water berths capable of accommodating ULCV ships
  • Modern container terminals with automated stacking cranes and rail-mounted gantries
  • Highly interconnected hinterland access via extensive rail, barge, and trucking corridors into Central Europe
  • Strategically located liquid bulk and LNG facilities with dedicated 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

All imports fall under European Union customs, safety, and product compliance rules, including safety, health, and environmental standards

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