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# Ocean Freight: Rotterdam → Jebel Ali

The Rotterdam → Jebel Ali trade lane connects Rotterdam, Netherlands with Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, a sea distance of roughly 3,513 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 12–19 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Rotterdam (NLRTM)
- **Destination:** Jebel Ali (AEDXB)
- **Transit (est.):** 12–19 days
- **Sea distance:** ~3,513 nm
- **Trade:** North Europe → Middle East

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Maersk (MAEU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/maeu)
- [MSC (MSCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/mscu)
- [CMA CGM (CMDU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cmdu)
- [Hapag-Lloyd (HLCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/hlcu)
- [ONE (ONEY)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oney)
- [COSCO (COSU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cosu)
- [Evergreen (EGLV)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/eglv)
- [OOCL (OOLU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oolu)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does shipping from Rotterdam to Jebel Ali take?

Ocean transit from Rotterdam to Jebel Ali typically takes 12–19 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.

### What is the sea distance from Rotterdam to Jebel Ali?

The approximate sea distance is 3,513 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Rotterdam to Jebel Ali?

Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the North Europe → Middle East trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.

### How can I track a container from Rotterdam to Jebel Ali?

Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.

## Related trade lanes
- [Antwerp → Jebel Ali](https://shipscanner.co/freight/antwerp-beanr-to-jebel-ali-aedxb) — 12–19 days · North Europe → Middle East
- [Felixstowe → Jebel Ali](https://shipscanner.co/freight/felixstowe-gbfxt-to-jebel-ali-aedxb) — 12–19 days · North Europe → Middle East
- [Hamburg → Jebel Ali](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hamburg-deham-to-jebel-ali-aedxb) — 12–19 days · North Europe → Middle East
- [Rotterdam → Busan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/rotterdam-nlrtm-to-busan-krpus) — 19–29 days · North Europe → East Asia
- [Rotterdam → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/rotterdam-nlrtm-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 21–31 days · North Europe → Southeast Asia
- [Rotterdam → Genoa](https://shipscanner.co/freight/rotterdam-nlrtm-to-genoa-itgoa) — 5–9 days · North Europe → Mediterranean
- [Rotterdam → Hong Kong](https://shipscanner.co/freight/rotterdam-nlrtm-to-hong-kong-hkhkg) — 19–29 days · North Europe → East Asia
- [Rotterdam → Istanbul / Ambarli](https://shipscanner.co/freight/rotterdam-nlrtm-to-istanbul-ambarli-trist) — 7–12 days · North Europe → Mediterranean

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