Container shipping Antwerp to Stockholm

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Stockholm (SESTO)? Sea freight is very useful: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s transparant much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting a sea container with liquid bulk or semi-finished goods can be outsourced to e.g. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from many different types of shipping containers. There is made a difference between full containers (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we provide you with actual information for international transport Stockholm (SE STO). We share knowledge and inside-information about the different types of containers. On this website you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Contact u directly and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a fast, sure and affordable way to export or import international containers.
When we compare this to air freight, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
Sea freight is excellent for international removals and transporting break bulk or bikes.
The Port of Stockholm is one of the most important ports in Sweden.
Frequently used containers types are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Stockholm (SESTO) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your cargo is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will reserve a container for you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure (POD) Stockholm (SE STO), and will be shipped over the sea to the customs at the port of destination. You can choose for: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table below you will find important information about the port of discharge.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Stockholm
Country of destination	Sweden
Port Code	SESTO
Transportation time	+/- 1 days
Shipping costs	$
Port address	Magasin 3, Frihamnen P.O. Box 27314 Stockholm 102 54 Sweden
E-mail address	info@stoports.com
Website	www.stoports.com
Telephone number	4686702600

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Stockholm

Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the port of destination. Decide how you want to export: (FCL) Full Container Load or a shared container (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Packing the container
To start with, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
Common Export Documents
When you transport goods to Stockholm (SESTO), you will have to provide special export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The chosen Incoterm decides how much responsibility you have for transit, insurance and customs clearance. Widely used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your cargo is at this moment. You will get a notification when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.

Sea freight from Stockholm (SESTO) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container

You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Stockholm – (SE STO) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and find the right container type. There are different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Some main shipping lines are MSC. Major towns near the seaport are Stockholm, Solna, Lidingö, Boo, Tumba, Täby, Västerhaninge, Åkersberga, Upplands-Väsby, Vallentuna, Södertälje, Märsta, Bålsta, Nynäshamn, Strängnäs, Norrtälje, Uppsala, Uppsala, Enköping, Nyköping. In the next chapter we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. You can also click through to our page about Air Freight.

Explanation about a 20 foot container

20 FT containers (also known as dry van) is the most popular container size. They are relatively easy to ship, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and furniture or international removals. Some extra info: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

This box is often used for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.400 kilogram.

What you need to know about the forty foot container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

Often chosen for large loads.
It has the following dimensions: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
Maximum load is about +/- 28.100 kilogram.

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(FCL) Full Container

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, it is best to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many pluses: It guarantees a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and insurance is more expensive. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Stockholm (SESTO) and Hamburg to Stockholm (SESTO).

FCL means that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
Load directly from factory or storage.
If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.

What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?

When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL means that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are many benefits like: perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and it is faster during peak-season. Disclaimer: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total shipping costs are related to the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

With LCL transport, your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
The best choice for a charge between 2 m3 and 14 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. POL, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM.

Information about other types of containers

The range of boxes is very varied for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also check more information about shipping to Honolulu Harbor (USHNL), port of Damietta (EGDAM), Annaba (DZAAE) harbor and terminal Tauranga (NZTRG).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.

Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
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: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.

Cargo types: what do you want to transport by sea?

Importing stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Stockholm (SESTO) has a lot of pluses: it is economical, high sea vessel load capacity and very flexible. The most important ocean cargo transported by sea include: roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, chemicals, biofuels, diesel, petroleum, kerosene.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and salt, sand, sugar, coils.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: cargo like electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, art and antiques, clothes and machines, fashion, drinks, shoes, furniture.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport

How long does it take for a container ship to go from Antwerp to Stockholm?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Stockholm takes around 1 days. The total distance is approx. 525 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 972 km. When you export something, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. Shipping time is subject to the speed of the boat, weather and type and weight of cargo.

What are the costs of a shipping container to Stockholm (SESTO)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Stockholm (Sweden) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various components as cargo volume and weight, season and freight forwarder handling fees. Fill out our form for more information, a price proposal and transit time.

What customs documents do i need?

When you are exporting goods to Stockholm, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Sweden or view the website of the port/government (www.stoports.com).

Which incoterm is best for me?

The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party is responsible for the carriage of the goods up to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).