Container shipping Antwerp to Mannheim

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Mannheim (DEMHG)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is economical much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting containers with freight like refrigerated cargo or cars can be facilitated by shippinglines like TS Lines. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from a lot of container-types. An important distinction is (FCL) full containers and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via this website we provide you with accurate information with a view to international transport Mannheim (DE MHG). We share knowledge and useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we get you a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.

Ocean shipping is a smart, staunch and cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
When we compare it to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide removals and the transportation of break bulk or consumer goods.
The Port of Mannheim is a much-chosen harbor in Germany.
The range of containers includes: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Mannheim (DEMHG) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your goods are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) sends the location details to you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of Mannheim (DE MHG), and will be shipped by ocean to the customs at the destination harbor. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below we provide you with details about the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Mannheim
Country of destination	Germany
Port Code	DEMHG
Transit Time	+/- 1 days
Shipping prices	$
Office address	Rheinvorlandstrasse 5 Mannheim 68159 Germany
E-mail	hafen.mannheim@t-online.de
Website	www.bundesregierung.de
Phone number	496212922166

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Mannheim

Select shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD (port of destination). Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) Full Container Load or Less Container Load (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Pack you load
First of all, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
Common Export Documents
When you transport your cargo to Mannheim (DEMHG), you will need various export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the freight has been booked correctly.
Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm defines how much responsibility you have for shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can check the status when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Mannheim (DEMHG) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type

You are going to ship a container from port of Mannheim – (DE MHG) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and find the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. Major towns near the seaport are Mannheim, Viernheim, Friesenheim, Ludwigshafen, Lampertheim, Heddesheim, Ladenburg, Frankenthal, Edingen-Neckarhausen, Bobenheim-Roxheim, Weinheim, Hemsbach, Bürstadt, Schriesheim, Lorsch, Limburgerhof, Mutterstadt, Worms, Birkenau, Brühl. In the next chapter you will find useful information about the most common sizes and types. Our specialists also provide details about Ventilated Container.

Important specifications of the 20 FT container

20 foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal effects or international movings. Keep in mind: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.

This box is widely used for transporting cargo via the ocean.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.900 kilogram.

Important specifications of the 40ft container

A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. Moreover, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ edition. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Very suitable for high products.

Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
It has the following dimensions: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.600 kg.

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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?

When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then you can book your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. It is a popular transport method: Usually a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and you have higher inventory costs. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Mannheim (DEMHG) or Hamburg to Mannheim (DEMHG).

The premise of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
Load directly from factory or storage.
Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk.

Less than container (LCL)

If a large full container is unnecessary, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You benefit from many advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it is faster during peak-season. Remark: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.

With LCL transport, your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 and 16,5 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, Wan Hai, POL, Yang Ming.

Other types of containers and customization

There are many different types of boxes available for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, flowers, fruit or very exclusive stuff. We explain everything below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Hull (GBHUL), port of HOUSTON (USHOU), Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ) harbor and terminal Williams (CLWPU).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.

Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
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.

Load types: what do you want to transport by sea?

Importing goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Mannheim (DEMHG) is very popular because of low cost, it is great for transporting bulky goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The most important ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.

Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, petroleum, chemicals, diesel, kerosene, hydrogen.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like coils, rods, plates, sand.
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: load like art and antiques, toys, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, clothes and machines, shoes, food, furniture, fashion.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport

How many days are needed to ship from Antwerp to Mannheim?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Mannheim takes around 1 days. The total distance is about 240 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 444 km. In case of sea freight, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The precise shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, wind force and wind direction and type of cargo.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to Mannheim (DEMHG)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Mannheim (Germany) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on a number of factors like container size, shipping route and currency. Please contact us for the best rates and current transit times.

What customs documents are needed?

When transporting goods to Mannheim, there are documents you need for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Letter of Credit. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, you can contact the customs of Germany or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.bundesregierung.de).

What are Incoterms, and which one is the best to ship with

Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party is responsible for delivering the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).