Container shipping Antwerp to Callao
You are planning to ship a container from Antwerp to Callao (PECLL)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container by sea with dry bulk or cars is easy with shippinglines like Ocean Network Express (ONE). You can choose from many different types of shipping containers. An important distinction is a full container for yourself (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our portal you will find actual information for the purpose of international transport Callao (PE CLL). We share practical information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will send a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, sure and low cost-way to import and export goods internationally.
- When we compare this to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide movings and transporting roll on/roll off or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Callao is a much-chosen harbor in Peru.
- Popular container types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Ventilated, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Callao (PECLL) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your products are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder have a special container prepared. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure (POD) Callao (PE CLL), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the arrival harbour. You can choose for: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we provide you with details about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Callao |
| Country of destination | Peru |
| Port Code | PECLL |
| Transit Time | +/- 34 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Local address | Av. Contralmirante Raygada 110 Callao Peru |
| peru@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.gob.pe |
| Phone number | 511429-9210 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Callao
- Shipment details
Enter the port of origin and the POD (port of destination). Choose how you want to transport: a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can choose from a small or large container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Packing the container
Primarily, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When exporting goods to Callao (PECLL), you must send up-to-date export documents (for the national customs): commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who takes care of, among other things, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Much chosen incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use sea freight tracking to see where your freight is right now. They will send you a mail when the shipping is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Callao (PECLL) to Antwerp (BEANR): match your cargo with container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Callao – (PE CLL) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and multiple transport options (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Lima, San Luis, Santa Maria, Chosica, Nicolas de Pierola, Chancay, Ricardo Palma, Santa Eulalia, Huaral, Chilca, Matucana, Mala, Sayán, Chicla, Huacho, Caleta de Carquín, Hualmay, Huaura, Morococha, Végueta. In the text box below you will find useful information about the most common sizes and types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Air Freight.
Information and benefits of 20 FT container
20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items or international removals. What you might not know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.000 kg.
Details of a 40 foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo by sea. Tip: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ choice. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Very suitable for high products.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are as follows: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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(FCL) Full Container
When you need a lot of container space, it is best to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The benefits are great: faster transit time, less potential for damage and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not efficient for small cargo types and insurance is more expensive. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Callao (PECLL) or Hamburg to Callao (PECLL).
- The premise of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Disclaimer: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- LCL means that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- Cost effective for shipments between 1,5 m3 and 13 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai, ZIM.
Other container types for special loads
You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your items. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for oils, flowers, fruit or fragile items. We’ve explained it all below. You can also look further at transport options in Ha Kwai Chung (HKHKC), port of Juba (SDJUM), Karachi (PKKHI) harbor and terminal Belem (BRBEL).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry 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: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Main types of ocean freight: What do you want to ship?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Callao (PECLL) have all kinds of advantages: low maintenance cost, it is great for transporting bulky goods and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories shipped via sea routes are: containerized, break bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, kerosene, diesel, chemicals, biofuels, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like plates, cement, lumber, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: items like art and antiques, sports equipment, electronic goods, toys, medical/pharmacy and food, furniture, machines, shoes, fashion.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Callao takes around 34 days. The total distance is approx. 8150 nautical miles (M). That equates to 15094 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: vessel speed, the sea conditions and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Callao (Peru) are slightly above average. The total cost depends on various components as container size, shipping route and local handling fees. Fill out our form for current rates and transit times.
When shipping goods to Callao, then you should also think about customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Packing List. For more information, please contact the customs of Peru or take a look at the website (www.gob.pe).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter pays for the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of origin. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).