Container shipping Antwerp to Istanbul

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Istanbul (TRIST)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, you have low maintenance costs and it is trustworthy. Shipping a container with sea freight such as gas-based fuels or cars and other vehicles can be done via e.g. COSCO. Shipping lines offer various types of containers. An important point of attention is full containers (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders we offer helpful information for the purpose of international transport Istanbul (TR IST). We get you comprehensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step export plan. Fill out the form and receive a quote with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a professional, secure and cost-effective way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
Sea freight provides services for worldwide movings and transporting ro-ro or furniture.
The Port of Istanbul is an important hub in Turkey.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Tank, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Istanbul (TRIST) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your personal stuff is packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Istanbul (TR IST), and will be shipped over the ocean to the terminal at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the list below we share facts about the port of destination.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Istanbul
Country of destination	Turkey
Port Code	TRIST
Transit Time	+/- 14 days
Shipping prices	$
Office address	Meclisi Mebusan Cad No 52, Salipazari, Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail address	istanbul.liman@superonline.com
Website	www.mfa.gov.tr
Phone	902122522100

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Istanbul

Cargo details
Enter the departing port and destination of shipment. Choose if you want to ship full containers (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Prepare your package
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
Documents Required for Exporting
When exporting goods to Istanbul (TRIST), please pay attention to the necessary special export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice signed by the carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are important to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who bears responsibility for e.g. insurance, transport and all documents. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
Ship Live Tracking
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your container is right now. You can see in realtime when the cargo is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.

Sea freight from Istanbul (TRIST) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a suitable container

You want to ship a container from port of Istanbul – (TR IST) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Istanbul, Esenyurt, Yakuplu, Kirac, Hadimkoy, Tepecik, Mimarsinan, Durusu, Muratbey, Kumburgaz, Gebze, Çatalca, Celâliye, Yalova, Selimpasa, Ortaköy, Kavakli, Sile, Silivri, Karamürsel. In the box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular container types. Our specialists also provide details about 40-foot Container.

Important specifications of the 20 FT container

20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which ensures low handling costs. Very suitable for the transport of furniture or international removals. Keep in mind: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

This box is often used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.000 kilogram.

What you need to know about the 40 FT container

A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. It is especially intended for shipping large sea freight. Good to know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ edition. Thereby you have a little more height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

The ideal means of transport for large loads.
It has the following dimensions: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.200 kilogram.

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Use a Full Container (FCL)

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, it is best to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many pluses: optimal transit time, damage is lessened and it’s more cost-effective. Of course there are also downsides: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Istanbul (TRIST) or Hamburg to Istanbul (TRIST).

What we mean by FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.

(LCL) Less than container

If you do not need a full container, a shared container can be used. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The premise of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight You benefit from many advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, less inventory costs & management and easy time-management and scheduling. Pay attention: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

The premise of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
A good solution for shipping volumes between 3,5 m3 & 16 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
Capabilities at almost all international ports.
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, ZIM.

Information about other types of containers

There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your items. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, grain, flour, or unique high value cargo. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Manzanillo (CUMZO), port of Sidney Harbour (CASDY), Norrkoping (SENRK) harbor and terminal Bangkok Modern Terminal (THBMT).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.

Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

Load types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Importing cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Istanbul (TRIST) has a lot of pluses: low maintenance cost, there are lots of different shipping options and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, dry bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.

Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, hydrogen, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like plates, sugar, lumber, sand.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
Retail & other: products like clothes, art and antiques, toys, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy & fashion, shoes, food, machines, furniture.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

What is the shipping time from Antwerp to Istanbul?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Istanbul takes around 14 days. The distance to be covered is about 3450 nautical miles (nmi). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 6389 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the speed of the boat, weather and delay at the port.

What is the total price of shipping a container to Istanbul (TRIST)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Istanbul (Turkey) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by important aspects like type of container, shipping time and incoterms. Fill in the application form for current rates and transit times.

What customs documents do i need?

When transporting goods to Istanbul, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Turkey or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.mfa.gov.tr).

What incoterm is the most appropriate?

Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller pays for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the port of destination specified by the buyer. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).