Container shipping Antwerp to Santiago de Cuba
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU)? Sea freight is very practical: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is efficient and it is eco-friendly. Importing a container overseas with container cargo or vehicles can be done via e.g. Pacific International Lines. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important distinction is a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via containershippingservice.com we share accurate information for international transport Santiago de Cuba (CU SCU). You can read extensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. For this we offer a export plan in 5 steps. Share your cargo and transport wishes and you will get a competitive quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, sure and relatively cheap way to export or import international containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide removals and shipping fruit or vehicles.
- The Port of Santiago de Cuba is a much-chosen harbor in Cuba.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your material is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder company will reserve a container for you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departing port Santiago de Cuba (CU SCU), and will be shipped by sea to the importer at the arrival port. They can get you services like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find some basic data of the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Santiago de Cuba |
| Country of destination | Cuba |
| Port Code | CUSCU |
| Transit Time | +/- 24 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Office address | P.º De Martí, Santiago de Cuba 90300, Cuba |
| cuba@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.minrex.gob.cu |
| Phone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Santiago de Cuba
- Details of your shipment
Enter the departing port and the arrival harbour. Determine the desired transport method: (FCL) Full Container Load or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can also choose the size of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Packing the freight
To start with, make sure the freight is packed securely. To limit damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you import goods from Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU), you will need relevant export documents (to the national customs): packing list, certificates of origin, packing declaration, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document that is completed by a carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The chosen Incoterm decides who assumes the risk of, for example, transit, insurance and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your cargo is right now. You can check the status when the cargo is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a suitable container
You are going to ship a container from port of Santiago de Cuba – (CU SCU) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the section below you will find extensive information and advice about the most common sizes and types. We also offer more information about Tank Container.
What you need to know about the 20ft container
20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to stack, which means they are cheaper to ship. Very suitable for the transport of furniture and international removals. Pro tip: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.900 kg.
Advantages of a 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Tip: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ deal. They are 9’6 tall. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.800 kg.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: optimal transit time, less potential for damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not efficient for small cargo types and unloading can be a hassle. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU) and Hamburg to Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU).
- FCL Means that means that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM.
Less than container (LCL)
If a large full container is unnecessary, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you share space with others. There are multiple advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, you spend less on inventory space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Worth mentioning: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then you better go for FCL. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of volume and weight.
- LCL Means that means that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 4 m3 & 15,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai, HMM, ZIM.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very expensive items. Our expert has laid out a list below. You can also look further at transport options in Ishigaki (JPISG), port of Antofagasta (CLANF), Haldia (INHAL) harbor and terminal Mizushima (JPMIZ).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of freight: What do you want to ship?
Exporting cargo by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU) has a lot of pluses: low tariffs, very safe and secure and eco-friendly. Popular types of ocean cargo transported by sea include: liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, chemicals, biofuels, gasoline, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like lumber, sand, plates, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like toys, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, clothes, electronic goods + furniture, food, machines, drinks, fashion.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Santiago de Cuba takes on average 24 days. The total distance is approximately 5750 nautical miles (M). That equates to 10649 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull, weather and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) are relatively expensive. The total price tag is determined by various parts such as the size of the container, the total distance to the delivery destination and exchange rates. Message us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you send goods to Santiago de Cuba, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Packing List. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Cuba or take a look at the website (www.minrex.gob.cu).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party arranges all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the named port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).