Container shipping Antwerp to Toyohashi
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Toyohashi (JPTHS)? Sea freight has many advantages: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is economical much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting a sea container with liquids or cars and other vehicles can be done via e.g. COSCO. You can book many different sizes and types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between a complete full container (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via this website we share practical information about international transport Toyohashi (JP THS). We offer practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step export plan. Mail us with your needs and we will send a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, safe and cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is perfect for international removals and the transit of vegetables or consumer goods.
- The Port of Toyohashi offers excellent transit options in Japan.
- You can choose from the following containers: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Toyohashi (JPTHS) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your personal stuff is wrapped up in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Toyohashi (JP THS), and will be shipped over the ocean to the consignee at the POD. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the schedule below we share facts about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Toyohashi |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPTHS |
| Transportation time | +/- 55 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| japan@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.city.toyohashi.aichi.jp/ |
| Phone | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Toyohashi
- Shipment details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you choose a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Freight preparations
As a starting point, make sure the freight is packed securely. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport cargo to Toyohashi (JPTHS), you will have to provide relevant export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a required 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.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, insurance, transport and all documents. Popular incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track your shipment
Use the track and trace service to see where your freight is right now. You can check easily when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Toyohashi (JPTHS) to Antwerp (BEANR): choose container
You are going to ship a container from port of Toyohashi – (JP THS) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you rent a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the section below we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You can also click through to our page about Cars transport.
What you need to know about the 20 FT container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are very efficient, so the transport costs are quite low. Widely used for transporting household goods and movings. What you might not know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is often used for sending goods with transport ships.
- 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 +/- 27.400 kg.
Information and benefits of 40 ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting large loads by sea. In conclusion, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Very suitable for high products.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The format is universal: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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Details about Full Container (FCL)
When you need a lot of container space, than you can reserve your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, limited damage risk and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and the financial risk is much greater. Departing from another port? Also check out Rotterdam to Toyohashi (JPTHS) or Hamburg to Toyohashi (JPTHS).
- FCL means that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
LCL: Less than container
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are many benefits like: perfect for shipping small loads, the handling and insurance costs are limited and lower sourcing risk. Watch out: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping rates are based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 and 15 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM, Evergreen, POL.
Alternative container types
There exist a lot of box-types for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oils, grain, flour, or high class goods. You can read all about it in the section below. Also check other destinations such as Vancouver (CAVAN), port of Izmit Korfezi (TRIZT), Tughlakabad (INTKD) harbor and terminal Oita (JPOIT).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like 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: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Cargo types: What do you want to ship?
Transporting cargo by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Toyohashi (JPTHS) has many benefits: low maintenance cost, it is effective for large quantities of goods and eco-friendly. Much seen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: roll on/roll off, break bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- 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. kerosene, chemicals, diesel, biofuels, hydrogen, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and salt, plates, rods, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: goods like clothes, toys, art and antiques, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy and food, furniture, machines, drinks, shoes.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Toyohashi lasts about 55 days. The total distance is approx. 13000 nautical miles (nmi). This is roughly equivalent to 24076 km. When you send something by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time is subject to the speed of the boat, the sea conditions and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Toyohashi (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by a number of factors like cargo volume and weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and supply and demand. Send us a message for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you send goods to Toyohashi, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Japan or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.city.toyohashi.aichi.jp/).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter bears responsibility for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the agreed port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller takes care of the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).