ShenzhentoAntwerp
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1.2d
vs last month
1.2d
vs last month
4.6%
month-over-month
Maersk
27
d
via
AE-7
service
Hapag-Lloyd
94.2
% on-time over 90d
Port of ShenzhentoPort of Antwerp
The world's #1 container port connects to Europe's largest gateway. Both terminals run 24/7 operations with high automation — Yangshan Deep-Water Port handles ULCV class vessels; Maasvlakte 2 receives them with 19m draft and rail-direct hinterland access. Average port clearance is 14 hours at Shanghai and 9 hours at Rotterdam, with both ports operating Monday through Saturday.
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Historical sea freight prices for this route
across all
active carriers
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Weekly Delay & Congestion
FCL vs LCL on this route
Most freight on this lane moves as FCL — economies of scale and frequent direct services make full-container the default. LCL remains common for SMEs consolidating through Yangshan freight stations.
From
/40' HC ·
d door-to-door
From $
/CBM ·
d w/ consolidation
Container types and cargo restrictions
All standard equipment is widely available on the Shanghai → Rotterdam lane — 20' DC, 40' DC, and 40' HC move daily across all major services. Reefer and hazardous shipments (IMDG Class 3, 8, 9) require advance booking due to limited plug positions and stowage rules. Open Top and Flat Rack equipment is available on request with longer lead times.
Monthly Transit time Trend
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Maersk
AE-7
Hapag-Lloyd
94.2
Average price by carrier
Incoterms and documentation
FOB Shanghai and CIF Rotterdam account for the majority of bookings on this lane — together making up roughly 71% of all shipments, with EXW and DAP/DDP splitting the remainder. Standard documentation includes the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Certificate of Origin. EU importers should be ready with EORI registration and a complete HS classification — Cargoplot pre-validates all of this before booking.
Rates calculator
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Does supplier selection stop once you've placed the first order?
No. Production processes, staff, raw materials and subcontractors can all change over time, so it's important to keep checking quality with inspections such as a First Article Inspection, During Production Inspection, Pre-Shipment Inspection and Container Loading Check.
How do you recognise an unreliable supplier?
Warning signs include unusually low prices, unclear company information, certificates that can't be verified, frequently changing contact persons, unrealistic lead times, or resistance to a factory audit. One signal alone isn't necessarily a problem, but several together are a reason for further investigation.
