Container shipping Antwerp to Aliaga
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Aliaga (TRALI)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is efficient and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a container by sea with liquid bulk or equipment is very easy with e.g. Unifeeder. Shipping lines offer different types of containers. An important distinction is full containers (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via this website you will find dedicated information regarding international transport Aliaga (TR ALI). We offer practical information about the various sea container types. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Send us your details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, staunch and cheap way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide removals and the transit of gas-based fuels or motorbikes.
- The Port of Aliaga is one of the most important ports in Turkey.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 footers, 40 footers and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Aliaga (TRALI) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your goods are packed tightly in a container. The middleman (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Aliaga (TR ALI), and will be shipped over the ocean to the terminal at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we share important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Aliaga |
| Country of destination | Turkey |
| Port Code | TRALI |
| Transit Time | +/- 14 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Office address | Kultur Mahallesi, Fevzipasa Cad No 10, Aliaga, Turkey |
| aliaga@denizcilik.gov.tr | |
| Website | www.aliagadenizcilik.gov.tr |
| Telephone number | 902326161993 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Aliaga
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin and the arrival harbour. Specify your preference: (FCL) full containers or a shared container (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
Firstly, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you ship goods to Aliaga (TRALI), you need to share special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is provided to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm shows who bears responsibility for e.g. the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your load is at this moment. You can check the status when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Aliaga (TRALI) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Aliaga – (TR ALI) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to find the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are CMA CGM. Major towns near the seaport are Aliaga, Menemen, Bergama, Manisa, Izmir, Urla, Kemalpasa, Soma, Turgutlu, Burhaniye, Akhisar, Cesme, Edremit, Selçuk, Tire, Odemis, Salihli, Söke, Çan, Alasehir. In the box below we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You may also like: International Movings.
What you need to know about the 20 FT container
20 FT containers (sometimes also called dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are relatively easy to ship, which results in lower shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of furniture or international movings. Nice to know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.000 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40 foot container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ deal. Thereby you have a little more height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The format is almost always the same: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.000 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, it is best to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many advantages to it: Usually a faster transit time, less potential for damage and you pay lower price per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: the transshipment is more complex and you have higher inventory costs. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Aliaga (TRALI) and Hamburg to Aliaga (TRALI).
- FCL means that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
If a large full container is unnecessary, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The idea of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can send some good in a cheap way, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Worth mentioning: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then you better go for FCL. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The premise of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 – 16,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, HMM, POL, Evergreen, ZIM.
Various other types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your items. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, flour, coffee or cocoa or high class goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also look further at transport options in Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI), port of Lome (TGLFW), Rio de Janeiro (BRRIO) harbor and terminal Navegantes (BRNVT).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as grain and coal.
- 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: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- 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: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of freight: what do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Aliaga (TRALI) has a lot of pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, very safe and secure and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: containerized, neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, hydrogen, petroleum, chemicals, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and lumber, plates, coils, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like toys, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes & drinks, furniture, food, fashion, machines.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Aliaga lasts about 14 days. The total distance is approximately 3450 nautical miles. Converted that is 6389 km. If you choose transport by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull, weather conditions and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Aliaga (Turkey) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by various features such as container size, period of the year and currency. Request a quote without obligation for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you send goods to Aliaga, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are required: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Packing List. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Turkey or check the official website for more info (www.aliagadenizcilik.gov.tr).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party pays 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 must arrange all processes concerning the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).