Container shipping Antwerp to Limassol
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Limassol (CYLMS)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s convenient and it is trustworthy. Transporting containers with freight like ro-ro or equipment can be outsourced to e.g. Evergreen Marine Corporation. Freight forwarders offer all kind of containers. A big difference is being made between a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our portal we provide you with useful information for the purpose of international transport Limassol (CY LMS). We share knowledge and useful information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send us your details and get a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, sure and affordable way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight provides services for international relocations and transporting food or personal goods.
- The Port of Limassol is one of the most important ports in Cyprus.
- You can choose from the following containers: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Limassol (CYLMS) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your personal stuff is packed tightly in a container. Your freight forwarder will arrange the container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departure port Limassol (CY LMS), and will be shipped by sea to the customs at the POD (port of destination). They provide you options like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the list below you will find important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Limassol |
| Country of destination | Cyprus |
| Port Code | CYLMS |
| Transportation time | +/- 15 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Office address | 23 Crete Str P.O.Box 22007 Limassol, Nicosia 1516 Cyprus |
| cpa@cpa.gov.cy | |
| Website | www.cpa.gov.cy |
| Telephone number | 35722817200 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Limassol
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Choose if you want to ship full containers (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). You can also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Freight preparations
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Common Export Documents
When you import goods from Limassol (CYLMS), you need to share relevant export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing declaration, packing list, bill of lading, commercial invoice, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are important to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Follow your cargo live
Use sea freight tracking to see where your freight is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Limassol (CYLMS) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Limassol – (CY LMS) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to book the right container for your cargo. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 ft, 40 ft) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, MSC, ZIM. Major towns near the seaport are Lemesos, Pano Polemidia, Ypsonas, Lefka, Páfos, Empa, Dromolaxia, Chlorakas, Güzelyurt, Geri, Aradippou, Larnaca, Livadia, Nicosia, Polis, Lapithos, Girne, Paralimni, Gazimagusa, Iskele. In the section below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. You can also click through to our page about Ventilated Container.
Details of a 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to stack, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal stuff and movings. What you might not know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box offers a solution for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.800 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40 foot container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ choice. They are 9’6 tall. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.300 kg.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The benefits are great: optimal transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and insurance is more expensive. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Limassol (CYLMS) or Hamburg to Limassol (CYLMS).
- FCL Means that means that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The meaning of LCL is: you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many benefits like: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL cost is calculated by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- With LCL transport, you reserve space in a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 1,5 m3 & 14,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen.
Alternative container types
You can choose from many types of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are also special possibilities for liquid bulk, meat, fish and frozen foods or high class goods. We’ve explained it all below. You can also check more information about shipping to Klaipeda (LTKLJ), port of Ranong (THUNN), Hulaylah (AEHTL) harbor and terminal Durban (ZADUR).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Limassol (CYLMS) is very popular because of attractive rates, best for Bulky Goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Much seen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: neo bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, petroleum, diesel, chemicals, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also cement, lumber, plates, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: freight like toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment or machines, food, drinks, fashion, furniture.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Limassol takes around 15 days. The distance between the two ports is about 3450 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 6389 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull, wind force and wind direction and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Limassol (Cyprus) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various components as type of container, the total distance to the delivery destination and pickup charges and Fill out our form for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you are exporting goods to Limassol, then you should also think about customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Cyprus or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.cpa.gov.cy).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter takes care of delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the required port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for all expenses the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).