Container shipping Antwerp to Ajman
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Ajman (AEAJM)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is flexible and it is safe. Exporting a container overseas with liquids or cars can be done via e.g. COSCO. You can choose from a lot of container-types. There is made a difference between a full container for yourself (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via this website we provide you with useful information for the purpose of international transport Ajman (AE AJM). You will find up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. On this website you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Fill out the form and we will prepare a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, safe and affordable way to import and export goods internationally.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international movings and importing fruit or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Ajman offers excellent transit options in United Arab Emirates.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Ajman (AEAJM) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your personal stuff is stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will book a container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Ajman (AE AJM), and will be shipped over the ocean to the recipient at the arrival port. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below you will find important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Ajman |
| Country of destination | United Arab Emirates |
| Port Code | AEAJM |
| Transit Time | +/- 28 days |
| Shipping costs | $$ |
| Office address | P.O.BOX 38, AJMAN, U.A.E |
| mail@ajmanport.gov.ae | |
| Website | www.ajmanport.gov.ae |
| Phone | 971-6-7470111 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Ajman
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin and the POD. Also indicate whether you prefer full containers (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can choose from a small or large container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Packing the container
Firstly, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you are going to transport goods to Ajman (AEAJM), you need to share up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Incoterms for your freight
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm shows who assumes the risk of, for example, export/import documents, insurances and transport. Much chosen incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your freight is right now. You can get a sms or mail when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Ajman (AEAJM) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a container that suits your cargo
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Ajman – (AE AJM) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to ask an appropriate container. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi. Below you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You may also like: Dry Van Containers.
Details of a 20ft container
20 ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods and removals. What you might not know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- The most commonly used box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Information and benefits of forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it very economical for transporting large loads by sea. What you may not know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Ideal for tall items.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The format is almost always the same: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.800 kilogram.
Compare Ocean Freight costs: 40 / 20 Ft Sea Container Shipping Cost
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
When you need a lot of container space, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The advantages are great: efficient transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it is cheaper per unit. Important to mention: it is expensive for small loads and less convenient delivery options. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Ajman (AEAJM) and Hamburg to Ajman (AEAJM).
- What we mean by FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, MSC.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?
If you do not need a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and more flexible during intense shipping season. Watch out: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The goal of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 and 15 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, HMM, Wan Hai.
Alternative container types
There exist a lot of box-types for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, meat, fish and frozen foods or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Muscat (OMMCT), port of Taranto (ITTAR), Plymouth (GBPLY) harbor and terminal Semarang (IDSRG).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- 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: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Kind of cargo: what are you going to transport?
Exporting stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Ajman (AEAJM) is very popular because of low prices, high sea vessel load capacity and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, roll on/roll off, break bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, diesel, gasoline, kerosene, chemicals, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, plates, sand, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: items like clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment and furniture, shoes, fashion, drinks, food.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Ajman takes approx 28 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 6800 nautical miles. This is roughly equivalent to 12594 km. If you ship something by sea, you will receive updates about the 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 exact shipping time has several factors: condition of the hull, weather conditions and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Ajman (United Arab Emirates) are average. The total price tag is determined by various features such as type of container, season and exchange rates. Fill out our form for a quote for your transport.
When you send goods to Ajman, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Packing List, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of United Arab Emirates or check the official website for more info (www.ajmanport.gov.ae).
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 CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller takes care of the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).