Container shipping Antwerp to Batumi
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Batumi (GEBUS)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s transparant and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like container cargo or cars and other vehicles is very easy with e.g. Wan Hai Lines. You can book various types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a complete full container (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our portal we provide you with useful information regarding international transport Batumi (GE BUS). You can read up-to-date information about the different types of containers. You will also find a 5 step export plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and you will get a competitive quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, sure and cost-effective way to transport bulk containers.
- When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide removals and importing refrigerated cargo or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Batumi is an important hub in Georgia.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Batumi (GEBUS) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your material is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will reserve a container for you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Batumi (GE BUS), and will be shipped overseas to the customs at the destination harbor. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below we offer useful information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Batumi |
| Country of destination | Georgia |
| Port Code | GEBUS |
| Transportation time | +/- 17 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Port address | No 1, Kutaisi str., Batumi 6003, Georgia |
| bsport@batumiport.com | |
| Website | www.batumiport.com/ |
| Phone | 9952227-62-61 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Batumi
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the destination harbor. Also indicate whether you choose a full container for yourself (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Freight preparations
To start with, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you are going to transport goods to Batumi (GEBUS), you must send up-to-date export documents (for fast customs clearance): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, certificates of origin, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The chosen Incoterm decides who assumes the risk of, for example, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track your cargo
Use cargo tracking to check where your container is at this moment. You can check the status when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Batumi (GEBUS) to Antwerp (BEANR): select the container that suits the freight
You need to ship a container from port of Batumi – (GE BUS) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20ft & 40ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the paragraph below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. Check also more information about High-Cube Container.
Information and benefits of twenty foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most versatile container type. It’s a very common and efficient size, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of household goods and international removals. Some extra info: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- The most commonly used box for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.800 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 FT container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it very economical for shipping large volumes of cargo. Moreover, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ version. You’ve got just a little extra height. Very suitable for high products.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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What is the meaning of FCL container?
When you need a lot of container space, then you can book your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many advantages to it: It allows for a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not efficient for small cargo types and unloading can be a hassle. Departing from another port? Also check out Rotterdam to Batumi (GEBUS) and Hamburg to Batumi (GEBUS).
- The concept of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If you do not need a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The idea of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 2 m3 – 16 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, HMM, Wan Hai, POL.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your items. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Wellington (NZWLG), port of Kolkata (INCCU), Lima (PELIM) harbor and terminal Hachinohe (JPHHE).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Cargo types: What do you want to ship?
Importing cargo by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Batumi (GEBUS) has a lot of pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, best for Bulky Goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The most important ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: break bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, kerosene, biofuels, petroleum, diesel, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like salt, coils, lumber, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: cargo like art and antiques, sports equipment, toys, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods + furniture, machines, shoes, fashion, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Batumi takes approx 17 days. The distance between the two ports is about 4150 nautical miles. This is roughly equivalent to 7686 kilometers. When you export something, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: displacement of the vessel, weather conditions and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Batumi (Georgia) are slightly above average. The total cost is determined by various components as container size, shipping route and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Contact us for current rates and transit times.
When transporting goods to Batumi, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Packing List, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Georgia or check the official website for more info (www.batumiport.com/).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party covers all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the required port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller has the responsibility for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).