Container shipping Antwerp to Bahia Blanca
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Bahia Blanca (ARBHI)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is great for bulk goods and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container overseas with container cargo or factory parts can be outsourced to e.g. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important distinction is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our experts we offer lots of practical information regarding international transport Bahia Blanca (AR BHI). We provide comprehensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a 5 step export plan. Send you shipping details and you will get a competitive quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trouble-free and low cost-way to import and export goods internationally.
- When we compare this to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international movings and carrying roll on/roll off or factory parts.
- The Port of Bahia Blanca is a much-chosen harbor in Argentina.
- You can choose from the following containers: twenty footers, forty footers and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Bahia Blanca (ARBHI) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your articles are transferred in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Bahia Blanca (AR BHI), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the port of destination. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph we share important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Bahia Blanca |
| Country of destination | Argentina |
| Port Code | ARBHI |
| Transport Time | +/- 33 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Port address | Bahia Blanca City, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| E-mail address | argentina@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.puertobahiablanca.com |
| Phone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Bahia Blanca
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and the destination harbor. Choose how you want to transport: (FCL) Full Container Load or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading the freight
To start with, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs document
If you ship goods to Bahia Blanca (ARBHI), you should organize up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, packing declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a legal document signed by the carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that everything is ready to ship.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm shows how much responsibility you have for export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use container track and trace to check where your cargo is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the load is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Bahia Blanca (ARBHI) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Bahia Blanca – (AR BHI) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the following summary you can read all important information about the most popular container types. Also click further for information about Cargo types.
Specifications of a 20 ft container
20 foot containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are quite easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items and removals. What you might not know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for sending goods overseas.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.000 kilogram.
Specifications of a 40 ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. It is especially intended for shipping large cargo by sea. Finally, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Very suitable for high products.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. It is a popular transport method: ideal transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and the rates are more favorable. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and you have higher inventory costs. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Bahia Blanca (ARBHI) and Hamburg to Bahia Blanca (ARBHI).
- The concept of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, COSCO, Maersk.
Less than container (LCL)
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The concept of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Important: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL cost is calculated by the volume and weight of the packages.
- With LCL transport, your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2,5 m3 & 16 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, Yang Ming, POL, Evergreen.
Alternative container types
The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for oils, flour, coffee or cocoa or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Incheon (KRICH), port of Visakhapatnam (INVTZ), Salalah (OMSLL) harbor and terminal Noumea (NCNOU).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Shipping goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Bahia Blanca (ARBHI) has a lot of pluses: low prices, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, break bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, kerosene, biofuels, gasoline, diesel, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sugar, sand, salt, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: items like art and antiques, toys, clothes, electronic goods, sports equipment and shoes, drinks, fashion, furniture, machines.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Bahia Blanca takes around 33 days. The total distance is approximately 7850 nautical miles. This is roughly equivalent to 14538 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull, the sea conditions and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Bahia Blanca (Argentina) are slightly above average. The total cost is subject to various factors such as type of container, shipping time and pickup charges and Send us a message for a customised quote and extra info.
When you are exporting goods to Bahia Blanca, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Argentina or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.puertobahiablanca.com).
Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller arranges delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the named port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the supplier to pay for the delivery of the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).