The port of Limassol is an important container port in Cyprus. The port provides the country with regular trade connections with Asia, Europe, and Africa. The port of Limassol is supported by modern infrastructure and loading equipment. Therefore, the port can handle containers of various types and sizes, which helps reduce costs for international carriers and freight forwarders.
The port has significant advantages and services, which you will find in this guide.
How much does it cost to ship a container to and from Limassol?
Container shipping rates to Limassol
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs to Limassol.
| Nhava Sheva - Limassol | From 799 $ | Check rates |
| Bahrain - Limassol | From 1900 $ | Check rates |
| Rotterdam - Limassol | From 800 $ | Check rates |
| Hamburg - Limassol | From 800 $ | Check rates |
| Jebel Ali - Limassol | From 900 $ | Check rates |
| Qingdao - Limassol | From 1900 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until August 24, 2023.
Container shipping rates from Limassol
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs from Limassol.
| Limassol - Nhava Sheva | From 1700 $ | Check rates |
| Limassol - Bahrain | From 2000 $ | Check rates |
| Limassol - Rotterdam | From 1200 $ | Check rates |
| Limassol - Hamburg | From 1300 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until July 31, 2023.
Location of Limassol
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Scheduled departures and arrivals from and to Limassol
Scheduled departures from the port of Limassol
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Departure date (approx) | Documents cut-off | Cut-off |
| WIDE ALPHA | 238W | 28 July/2023 | 28 July/2023 | 1 August/2023 |
| CLEMENS SCHULTE | 025W | 28 July/2023 | 28 July/2023 | 1 August/2023 |
| MOL CREATION | 088W | 28 July/2023 | 28 July/2023 | 1 August/2023 |
Scheduled arrivals to the port of Limassol
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Arrival date (estimated) |
| AL MANAMAH | 2326W | 21 August/2023 |
| ITAL BONUS | 0625-071E | 25 August/2023 |
| MSC JEMIMA | AB333A | 3 September/2023 |
How long does it take to move cargo to Limassol?
| Country of origin | Port of origin | Port of destination | Transit time (days) |
| China | Qingdao | Limassol | 41 |
| India | Nhava Sheva | Limassol | 33 |
| UAE | Jebel Ali | Limassol | 24 |
| Germany | Hamburg | Limassol | 20 |
| Netherlands | Rotterdam | Limassol | 18 |
| United Kingdom | Grangemouth | Limassol | 18 |
Longest transit time to Limassol
The average time it takes to transport a container from Qingdao to Limassol and from Nhava Sheva to Limassol is 33 and 41 days. The next longest route is Jebel Ali - Limassol, with an average of 24 days.
Shortest transit time to Limassol
Typically, a container can be shipped from Hamburg to Limassol in 20 days. At an average of 18 days, the routes from Rotterdam to Limassol and Grangemouth to Limassol are the next quickest alternatives.
Using SeaRates Distances & Time, you can determine how long it will take to ship your cargo to Limassol using a variety of shipping options.
Top 5 routes for shipping containers to Limassol
| Origin | Destination |
| Nhava Sheva | Limassol |
| Qingdao | Limassol |
| Hamburg | Limassol |
| Rotterdam | Limassol |
| Jebel Ali | Limassol |
You can find a freight rate for your route on SeaRates.com. If you would like to receive a customized quote, please send a request, and our manager will contact you and provide a personalized offer based on your shipping requirements.
