Container shipping Antwerp to Port Blair
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Antwerp to Blair (INIXZ)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is great for bulk goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Shipping a container with sea freight such as food or factory parts can be facilitated by shippinglines like Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Freight forwarders offer various types of containers. You have to choose between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via this website we provide you with helpful information for the purpose of international transport Port Blair (IN IXZ). You will find up-to-date information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Mail us with your needs and receive a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When we compare it to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is perfect for worldwide relocations and the transit of roll on/roll off or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Port Blair is a popular port in India.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Blair (INIXZ) 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 arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Port Blair (IN IXZ), and will be shipped by sea to the importer at the arrival port. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the list below we share facts about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Port Blair |
| Country of destination | India |
| Port Code | INIXZ |
| Transport Time | +/- 29 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India |
| india@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.india.gov.in |
| Phone | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Port Blair
- Information about your freight
Enter the departure port and the arrival harbour. Choose if you want to ship Full Container Load (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the freight
As a starting point, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Customs document
If you want to send cargo to Blair (INIXZ), you should think about several export documents (to the national customs): packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your shipment
Use the track and trace service to see where your freight is right now. You will get a notification when the load is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Blair (INIXZ) to Antwerp (BEANR): select the container that suits the freight
You need to ship a container from port of Port Blair – (IN IXZ) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. You can also click through to our page about Paintings transport.
Important specifications of the 20 ft container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) are one of the most used container types. It’s a very common and efficient size, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items or international removals. Nice to know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.300 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 FT container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ edition. You’ve got just a little extra height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.700 kg.
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What is the meaning of FCL container?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then it is usually better to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Blair (INIXZ) and Hamburg to Blair (INIXZ).
- What we mean by FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you share the container with other importers. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Remark: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then you better go for FCL. The cost of LCL is based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- What we mean by LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3,5 m3 and 13 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Evergreen, HMM, ZIM, POL.
Various other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for oils, flour, coffee or cocoa or other special goods. You can read more about it below. Be sure to check out the transport options to East London (ZAELS), port of Piraeus (GRPIR), Montreal (CAMTR) harbor and terminal Helsingborg (SEHEL).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of load: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Port Blair (INIXZ) has a lot of pluses: low tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Much seen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, chemicals, biofuels, kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also plates, sugar, lumber, rods.
- 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: cargo like toys, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, clothes or drinks, machines, furniture, shoes, fashion.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Port Blair takes about 29 days. The total distance is about 6950 nautical miles (M). This is equivalent to 12871 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the speed of the boat, wind force and direction and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Port Blair (India) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on a number of factors like type of goods transported, shipping route and exchange rates. Contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to Port Blair, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of India or view the website of the port/government (www.india.gov.in).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for delivering the goods to the agreed port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).