Container shipping Antwerp to Istanbul

Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Ambarli (TRAMR)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is efficient and it is safe. Transporting containers with freight like breakbulk or personal goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Sinotrans. There are different types of containers. You have to choose between (FCL) Full Container Load and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport specialists we provide you with dedicated information regarding international transport Ambarli (TR AMR). We provide practical information about the different types of sea containers. On this website you can read a step-by-step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with extensive pricing details.

Ocean shipping is a fast, staunch and cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
Compared to air transport, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
Sea freight is suitable for worldwide movings and exporting gas-based fuels or factory parts.
The Port of Istanbul is one of the most important ports in Turkey.
Popular container types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Ambarli (TRAMR) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your cargo is wrapped up in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Ambarli (TR AMR), and will be shipped over the sea to the consignee at the arrival port. There are different kind of options: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find important information 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	TRAMR
Transit Time	+/- 14 days
Shipping rates	$
Port address	Ambarli Tesisleri, Angurya Ciftligi Mevkii Yakuplu-B Cekmece, Ambarli 34900, Turkey
E-mail	altas@altasliman.com
Website	www.mfa.gov.tr
Phone number	2128752800

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Istanbul

Enter freight details
Enter the departing port and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you choose Full Container Load (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). You can choose from a small or large container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Loading and labeling the freight
Obviously, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Export documents
When you transport your cargo to Ambarli (TRAMR), you need to share special export documents (for the national customs): packing declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, describing the correct state of goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for transit, insurance and customs clearance. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
Track and Trace shipment
Use container track and trace to see where your shipment is at this moment. You will get a notification when the load is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Ambarli (TRAMR) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container

Would you like to ship a container from port of Istanbul – (TR AMR) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to find the right container type. They come in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include FESCO. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. Below we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Our specialists also provide details about Letter of Credit.

Information and benefits of twenty foot container

20 foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including furniture and removals. Keep in mind: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.

This box offers a solution for sending goods with transport ships.
The size of a 20-foot container is: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.700 kilogram.

Important specifications of the 40 FT container

The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. Moreover, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This way cargo can be stacked high.

Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.300 kg.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?

When you want to ship large quantities of goods, it is best to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The advantages are great: ideal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it is cheaper per unit. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Ambarli (TRAMR) and Hamburg to Ambarli (TRAMR).

The meaning of FCL is: the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.

Details about Less than container (LCL)

If a large full container is unnecessary, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). With LCL transport, you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and easy time-management and scheduling. Remark: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then you better go for FCL. The cost of LCL is based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.

The idea of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
A suitable choice for transport with a size between 2 m3 and 15 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
There is always sufficient availability (every season).
Available at: e.g. POL, Wan Hai, HMM, ZIM, Evergreen.

Information about other types of containers

There is a wide range of boxes for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. But there are also specific options for liquids, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or unique high value cargo. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Kawasaki (JPKWS), port of Gdansk (PLGDN), Riga (LVRIX) harbor and terminal Chiwan (CNCWN).

Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.

Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
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: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.

Cargo types: which items do you want to transport by sea?

Exporting goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Istanbul (TRAMR) has a lot of pluses: attractive prices, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and minimal restrictions. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, neo bulk. Below you can read more information about it.

Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, diesel, chemicals, biofuels, hydrogen, gasoline.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like rods, sugar, cement, coils.
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: freight like clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys, electronic goods and furniture, shoes, fashion, machines, drinks.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

What is the transit time from Antwerp to Ambarli?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Istanbul takes approx 14 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 3450 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 6389 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the speed of the boat, wind force and direction and berth availability.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Ambarli (TRAMR)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Istanbul (Turkey) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various ingredients such as cargo dimension, season and other costs like stacking and siting. Fill out our form for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.

Which customs documents do I need to provide?

When you are exporting goods to Ambarli, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Turkey or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.mfa.gov.tr).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party covers covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the required port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).