Container shipping Antwerp to Prince Rupert
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Prince Rupert Port (CAPRR)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s transparant and it is eco-friendly. Shipping a container with sea freight such as container cargo or cars is easy with shippinglines like Arkas Container Transport. Shipping lines offer many different types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between full containers (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport specialists we offer dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Prince Rupert (CA PRR). We offer inside-information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a export plan in 5 steps. Share your cargo and transport wishes and you will get a competitive quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a good, safe and low cost-way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international relocations and exporting liquids or cars.
- The Port of Prince Rupert is one of the biggest ports of Canada.
- Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Prince Rupert Port (CAPRR) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your material is stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) sends the location details to you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departing port Prince Rupert (CA PRR), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the POD. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the next section we share important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Prince Rupert |
| Country of destination | Canada |
| Port Code | CAPRR |
| Transit Time | +/- 13 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Office address | 200 – 215 Cow Bay Rd., Prince Rupert, British Columbia V8J 1A2, Canada |
| E-mail address | pcorp@rupertport.com |
| Website | www.rupertport.com/ |
| Phone number | 250627-8899 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Prince Rupert
- Shipment details
Enter the port of origin and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you choose Full Container Load (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Prepare your package
Obviously, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Export documents
If you are going to transport goods to Prince Rupert Port (CAPRR), you must send required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing list, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Choose Incoterm
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The agreed Incoterm determines who will pay for things like transport, insurance and duty related matters. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track your cargo
Use container track and trace to check where your freight is at this moment. You can check the status when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading, has arrived at the destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Prince Rupert Port (CAPRR) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Prince Rupert – (CA PRR) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and book the right container for your cargo. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Several shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. You may also like: 20-foot Container.
What you need to know about the 20 FT container
20. ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to stack, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and international movings. Good to know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo by sea.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.800 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40 ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. It is especially intended for transporting large loads by sea. What you may not know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.000 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: efficient transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: you need large volume to be viable and it is hard to book during peak season. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Prince Rupert Port (CAPRR) or Hamburg to Prince Rupert Port (CAPRR).
- The concept of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, ONE, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.
Information about LCL containers
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it is more flexible during peak-times. Disclaimer: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The total costs are calculated based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- The premise of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 2 m3 and 14,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, POL, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM.
Alternative container types
The range of boxes is very varied for ocean transport. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or high class goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Burgas (BGBOJ), port of Liverpool (GBLIV), Long Beach (USLGB) harbor and terminal La Pallice (FRLPE).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of cargo: What do you want to ship?
Transporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Prince Rupert (CAPRR) has lots of advantages: low maintenance cost, high sea vessel load capacity and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: dry bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, diesel, petroleum, kerosene, chemicals, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sugar, salt, plates, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: items like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, toys, clothes, sports equipment or fashion, food, shoes, drinks, furniture.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Prince Rupert takes approx 13 days. The distance to be covered is about 3150 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 5834 km. If you ship something by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The exact shipping time has several factors: vessel speed, wind force and direction and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Prince Rupert (Canada) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by various components as type of goods transported, transit time and incoterms. We invite you to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to Prince Rupert, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Packing List. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Canada or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.rupertport.com/).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party arranges the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the named port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller takes care of the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).