Container shipping Antwerp to Tampico
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, you have low maintenance costs and you can track the cargo in real time. Ship a container overseas with food or cars and other vehicles is very easy with e.g. Ocean Network Express (ONE). They can get you many different types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via this website we provide practical information for the purpose of international transport Tampico (MX TAM). We get you useful information about the different types of sea containers. You will also find a 5 step export plan. Provide us with your transport details and we get you a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, safe and cost-effective way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare it to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is recommended for international removals and exporting fruit or personal effects.
- The Port of Tampico is a popular port in Mexico.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your articles are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder will book a container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Tampico (MX TAM), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the port of destination. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the schedule below we offer useful information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Tampico |
| Country of destination | Mexico |
| Port Code | MXTAM |
| Transportation time | +/- 25 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Local address | Edificio API Tampico S/N Recinto Portuario, Zona Centro Tampico, Tampico C.P. 89000, Mexico |
| E-mail address | acamarillo@puertodetampico.com.mx |
| Website | www.puertodetampico.com.mx/ |
| Phone number | 8332124660 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Tampico
- Select shipment details
Enter the departing port and the POD. Determine your container terms: a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Find a container size that fits your goods (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
First of all, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Export documents
If you want to send goods to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM), you must send up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): certificates of origin, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing list, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is completed by a carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for export/import documents, insurances and transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use the track and trace service to check where your container is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM) to Antwerp (BEANR): select the container that suits the freight
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Tampico – (MX TAM) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you get a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the section below you can compare all types and read more about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Our specialists also provide details about Piano transport.
What you need to know about the twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are quite easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting furniture and international removals. Some extra info: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- One of the most rented boxes for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Details of a 40ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Also, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ choice. You’ve got just a little extra height. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The format is universal: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.100 kg.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: faster transit time, less potential for damage and the rates are more favorable. There are also disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM) or Hamburg to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM).
- What we mean by FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, a shared container can be used. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The meaning of LCL is: you share the container with other importers. There are many benefits like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and more flexible during intense shipping season. Pay attention: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping rates are based on volume and weight.
- With LCL transport, your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 3,5 m3 – 16,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, HMM, Wan Hai, ZIM, POL.
Special containers for special freight
There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, flour, coffee or cocoa or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Songkhla (THSGZ), port of Stavanger (NOSVG), Sandakan (MYSDK) harbor and terminal Tanger Med (MAPTM).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as 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: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Main types of ocean freight: What do you want to ship?
Importing stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Tampico (MXTAM) has a lot of pluses: attractive prices, it is effective for large quantities of goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Frequently chosen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, gasoline, kerosene, petroleum, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sand, lumber, coils, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: goods like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, clothes, toys and furniture, machines, food, fashion, drinks.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Tampico takes around 25 days. The total distance is approx. 5950 nautical miles (M). That equates to 11019 km. If you make a sea shipment, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. 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: vessel speed, weather and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Tampico (Mexico) are relatively expensive. The final invoice amount is determined by a number of factors like cargo type, the total distance to the delivery destination and other costs like stacking and siting. Fill in the request form for a price proposal and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Tampico, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Mexico or check the official website for more info (www.puertodetampico.com.mx/).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party is responsible for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).