Container shipping Antwerp to Port Moresby
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Moresby (PGPOM)? Sea freight is very useful: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it’s transparant and it has live tracking. Transporting a container by sea with food or equipment can be outsourced to e.g. Sea Lead Shipping. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from different types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between full containers (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport agents you will get dedicated information with a view to international transport Port Moresby (PG POM). You can read extensive information about the different types of sea containers. You will also find a 5 step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and receive a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, safe and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is a solution for international relocations and exporting ro-ro or cars.
- The Port of Port Moresby is a popular port in Papua New Guinea.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Moresby (PGPOM) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your articles are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin Port Moresby (PG POM), and will be transported by sea to the terminal at the arrival port. They offer solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the next section we provide you with details about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Port Moresby |
| Country of destination | Papua New Guinea |
| Port Code | PGPOM |
| Transportation time | +/- 53 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Local address | PO Box 671, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| E-mail address | papua-new-guinea@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.pngports.com.pg/ |
| Telephone number | 3211400 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Port Moresby
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival port. Specify your preference: a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the dimensions of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Pack you load
Firstly, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To prevent accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs document
When you import cargo from Moresby (PGPOM), you need to share special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm defines who takes care of, among other things, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use sea freight tracking to check where your cargo is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the load is registered at the POO (port of load), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Moresby (PGPOM) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick your container
You need to ship a container from port of Port Moresby – (PG POM) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is necessary to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and multiple transport options (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the section below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. We are happy to provide you with more information about Collapsible Container.
What you need to know about the 20 FT container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff or international removals. What you might not know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.500 kilogram.
What you need to know about the 40 ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo by sea. Tip: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ version. You have more height at your disposal. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions are standard: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, limited damage risk and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and you have higher inventory costs. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Moresby (PGPOM) or Hamburg to Moresby (PGPOM).
- The idea of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?
If a large full container is unnecessary, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you share space with others. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Watch out: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is a better choice. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The premise of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2,5 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, HMM, Evergreen, POL.
Other special types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, meat, fish and frozen foods or other special goods. We give a short explanation below. You can also read more information about shipments to Kokkola (FIKOK), port of Uddevalla (SEUDD), King Abdul Aziz Port (SADMN) harbor and terminal Puerto Barrios (GTPBR).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Transporting load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Port Moresby (PGPOM) is very popular because of attractive tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and very flexible. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, break bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, kerosene, gasoline, diesel, chemicals, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sand, sugar, coils, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, toys, art and antiques, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy and machines, fashion, furniture, shoes, drinks.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Port Moresby takes about 53 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 12300 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 22780 km. If you choose transport by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull, wind force and direction and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by various ingredients such as cargo type, shipping route and conditions. Feel free to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When sending goods to Port Moresby, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Papua New Guinea or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.pngports.com.pg/).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter arranges the transportation to the port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).