Container shipping Antwerp to Civitavecchia
You are planning to ship a container from Antwerp to Civitavecchia (ITCVV)? Sea freight is very practical: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Importing a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or cars and other vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. X-Press Feeders. When you are exporting, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. A big difference is being made between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our portal we provide useful information about international transport Civitavecchia (IT CVV). We provide practical information about the different types of containers. You can make use of our step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Mail us with your needs and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, trouble-free and cost-effective way to export or import international containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide relocations and carrying refrigerated cargo or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Civitavecchia is a much-chosen harbor in Italy.
- You can choose from the following containers: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Civitavecchia (ITCVV) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your personal stuff is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will reserve a container for you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Civitavecchia (IT CVV), and will be transported by sea to the addressee at the destination harbor. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the schedule below we share important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Civitavecchia |
| Country of destination | Italy |
| Port Code | ITCVV |
| Transit Time | +/- 14 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | Molo Vespucci Civitavecchia, RM 00053 Italy |
| E-mail address | civitavecchia@portidiroma.it |
| Website | www.salute.gov.it |
| Phone | 390766366201 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Civitavecchia
- Cargo details
Enter the origin of shipment and destination of shipment. Also indicate whether you choose a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport cargo to Civitavecchia (ITCVV), you will have to provide relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and duty related matters. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your load is right now. You can check easily when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Civitavecchia (ITCVV) to Antwerp (BEANR): choose container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Civitavecchia – (IT CVV) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to pick the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (20ft & 40ft) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the box below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You can also click through to our page about Refrigerated Containers.
Advantages of a twenty foot container
20 foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are very efficient, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and furniture and international movings. Keep in mind: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.900 kg.
Explanation about a 40 ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ box. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Ideal for tall items.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions are standard: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.200 kilogram.
Ocean freight calculator: get shipping rates
Compare rates from different major shipping lines
When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: optimal transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Civitavecchia (ITCVV) and Hamburg to Civitavecchia (ITCVV).
- The premise of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
Information about LCL containers
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are multiple advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Watch out: if you can fill more than half of a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- LCL means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3 m3 and 14,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL, ZIM.
Other container types for special loads
There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most common type is the Dry van. But there are also specific options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, flowers, fruit or very expensive items. We give a short explanation below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Kandla (INIXY), port of Everglades (USPVS), Blair (INIXZ) harbor and terminal Doha (QADOH).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of freight: what are you going to transport?
Transporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Civitavecchia (ITCVV) has many benefits: it is very efficient, very safe and secure and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, petroleum, biofuels, kerosene, gasoline, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, sand, salt, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: cargo like art and antiques, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, clothes, toys + drinks, shoes, furniture, fashion, food.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Civitavecchia takes about 14 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 3250 nautical miles. This is equivalent to 6019 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you get 2 types of important values: 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. The precise shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Civitavecchia (Italy) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various components as cargo weight, season and local handling fees. Feel free to contact us for current rates and transit times.
When you are sending goods to Civitavecchia, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are important: Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Italy or view the website of the port/government (www.salute.gov.it).
Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party bears responsibility for the transportation to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller has the responsibility 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), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).