Container shipping Antwerp to Ancona
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Ancona (ITAOI)? Sea freight has many advantages: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is economical and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting containers with freight like dry bulk or cars is very easy with e.g. Zhonggu Logistics Corporation. Shipping lines offer various types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport specialists we offer dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Ancona (IT AOI). We provide you with practical information about the different types of containers. On this website you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send you shipping details and receive a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, sure and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international movings and carrying gas-based fuels or equipment.
- The Port of Ancona is a much-chosen harbor in Italy.
- Commonly container types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Ancona (ITAOI) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your personal stuff is wrapped up in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Ancona (IT AOI), and will be shipped overseas to the addressee at the arrival harbour. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the attached table you will find important information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Ancona |
| Country of destination | Italy |
| Port Code | ITAOI |
| Transit Time | +/- 14 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | Molo S. Maria Ancona, AN 60121 Italy |
| info@autoritaportuale.ancona.it | |
| Website | www.salute.gov.it |
| Phone | 3907207891 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Ancona
- Details of your shipment
Enter the departing port and destination of shipment. Decide if you will ship Full Container Load (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the container
Obviously, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Customs document
When you import goods from Ancona (ITAOI), you will have to provide various export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document issued by the carrier or agent confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, insurance, transport and all documents. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Follow your cargo live
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can check easily when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading, has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Ancona (ITAOI) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a suitable container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Ancona – (IT AOI) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is important to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20ft & 40ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Several major international shipping lines operate here. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. Below you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We also offer more information about Letter of Credit.
Specifications of a 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most popular container size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting personal items and removals. Good to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Good to know: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ deal. 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: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.900 kg.
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Full Container (FCL)
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: quick transit time, limited damage risk and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: it is not efficient for small cargo types and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Ancona (ITAOI) and Hamburg to Ancona (ITAOI).
- FCL Means that means that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are multiple advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, you can save on inventory costs and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: if you can fill more than half of a container, then you better go for FCL. The cost of LCL is based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The premise of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Cost effective for shipments between 4 m3 & 15,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, POL, ZIM, HMM, Wan Hai.
Information about other types of containers
The range of boxes is very diverse for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, vegetables and fruit or very expensive items. We give a short explanation below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Fremantle (AUFRE), port of Valencia (ESVLC), Papeete (PFPPT) harbor and terminal Sattahip (THSAT).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Main types of ocean freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Ancona (ITAOI) has many benefits: it is very efficient, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, kerosene, gasoline, chemicals, hydrogen, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also salt, rods, lumber, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: freight like medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, toys, art and antiques, electronic goods or shoes, furniture, fashion, food, drinks.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Ancona takes around 14 days. The distance to be covered is about 3250 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 6019 km. In case of sea freight, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the speed of the boat, sea weather condition and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Ancona (Italy) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by various features such as cargo dimension, shipping route and incoterms. Message us for current rates and transit times.
When you are sending goods to Ancona, then customs clearance is an important step. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate. For more detailed information you can contact the customs of Italy or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.salute.gov.it).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party is responsible for the costs of transporting the cargo to the agreed port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).