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- Rotterdam to Helsinki
Container shipping from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Helsinki (FIHEL)
Data snapshot of . Schedules change, so treat these figures as indicative.
Rotterdam to Helsinki is a short-sea lane through the North Sea and the Baltic into the Gulf of Finland. Feeder services make the trip in three to six days.
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- Fastest transit
- 67 hours
- Departures
- at least daily
- Operators
- 5
- Lowest CO₂e per TEU
- 270 kg
Operators with a direct service from Rotterdam to Helsinki
| Operator | Mode | Transit time | Departures | EmissionsCO₂e per TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yang Ming | Shortsea | 3–6 days | 2–4 times a week | 270 kg Lowest CO₂e |
| CMA CGM | Shortsea | 3–5 days | 2–4 times a week | 270 kg–325 kg Lowest CO₂e |
| Mann Lines | Shortsea | 4–6 days | 2–4 times a week | 350 kg |
Next departures, vessels and reliability
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Vessel | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Common questions
How long does container shipping from Rotterdam to Helsinki take?
Direct services take 3–6 days. The fastest in this snapshot is run by CMA CGM, at 67 hours.
Which operators run direct container services from Rotterdam to Helsinki?
5 operators: Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Mann Lines, ONE and Dp World Ship Sol.
How often are there departures from Rotterdam to Helsinki?
Taken together, services leave at least daily, spread over 10 direct services.
What are the CO₂e emissions of moving a container from Rotterdam to Helsinki?
Between 270 kg–350 kg CO₂e per TEU, depending on the service.
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Alternative routes
- Antwerp to Helsinki – via Antwerp, 100 km from Rotterdam