Container shipping Antwerp to Acajutla
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Acajutla (SVAQJ)? Sea freight is very practical: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is flexible and it has live tracking. Transporting a sea container with gas-based fuels or personal goods is easy with shippinglines like Matson. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from all kind of containers. There is made a difference between (FCL) Full Container Load and partial shipments (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com you will find practical information for international transport Acajutla (SV AQJ). We provide useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step import plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will send a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, staunch and inexpensive way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is perfect for international relocations and the transportation of roll on/roll off or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Acajutla is one of the most important ports in El Salvador.
- The most commonly used containers are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Acajutla (SVAQJ) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your articles are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder company ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departure port Acajutla (SV AQJ), and will be shipped overseas to the customs at the POD. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below we offer useful information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Acajutla |
| Country of destination | El Salvador |
| Port Code | SVAQJ |
| Transportation time | +/- 32 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Port address | Bulevar, Sergio de Mello #508, Colonia San Benito, San Salvador, El Salvador |
| webmaster@cepa.gob.sv | |
| Website | www.puertoacajutla.gob.sv |
| Telephone number | 5032452-3200 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Acajutla
- Select shipment details
Enter the departing port and the POD. Specify your preference: (FCL) Full Container Load or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the desired format (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Prepare your package
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When exporting cargo to Acajutla (SVAQJ), you must send special export documents (on behalf of national customs): bill of lading, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by the carrier or agent confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that everything is ready to ship.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who assumes the risk of, for example, transport, insurance and duty related matters. Widely used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the track and trace service to check where your freight is at this moment. You can check the status when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Acajutla (SVAQJ) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Acajutla – (SV AQJ) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to pick the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the text box below we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We are happy to provide you with more information about Paintings transport.
Specifications of a 20 FT container
20. ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most common and available size. It’s a very common and efficient size, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and international removals. What you might not know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- A very popular box for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Explanation of the forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ deal. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- It has the following dimensions: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you can book your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The benefits are great: quick transit time, less potential for damage and the rates are more favorable. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and less convenient delivery options. Departing from another port? Also check out Rotterdam to Acajutla (SVAQJ) or Hamburg to Acajutla (SVAQJ).
- What we mean by FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. 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. 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 is faster during peak-season. Watch out: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- LCL means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- The best choice for a charge between 2,5 m3 – 16,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, POL, Yang Ming, ZIM, Wan Hai.
Special containers for special freight
There are many different types of boxes available for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most common type is the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Sokhna (EGSOK), port of Tanga (TZTGT), Busan (KRPUS) harbor and terminal Moresby (PGPOM).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- 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: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- 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.
Main types of ocean freight: What do you want to ship?
Shipping cargo by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Acajutla (SVAQJ) is very popular because of you can ship large volumes at low costs, high sea vessel load capacity and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: containerized, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, neo bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, gasoline, kerosene, chemicals, biofuels, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also coils, sugar, plates, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: goods like medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, art and antiques, toys, electronic goods or machines, shoes, fashion, food, furniture.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Acajutla takes approximately 32 days. The distance between the two ports is about 7650 nautical miles (nmi). Converted that is 14168 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull, wind force and direction and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Acajutla (El Salvador) are relatively expensive. The actual costs are determined by various parts such as cargo weight, transit time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Message us for a price proposal and transit times.
When sending goods to Acajutla, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Packing List, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of El Salvador or check the official website for more info (www.puertoacajutla.gob.sv).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party takes care of the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).