Container shipping Antwerp to Bizerte
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Bizerte (TNBIZ)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is great for bulk goods and you can track the cargo in real time. Importing a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or factory parts can be facilitated by shippinglines like IRISL Group. Freight forwarders offer all kind of containers. There is made a difference between full containers (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport agents you will receive dedicated information regarding international transport Bizerte (TN BIZ). We provide up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. On this website you can read a step-by-step export plan. Send us your details and receive a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, trouble-free and affordable way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare it to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is recommended for international relocations and transporting dry bulk or bikes.
- The Port of Bizerte is one of the biggest ports of Tunisia.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Bizerte (TNBIZ) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your products are packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will book a container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departure port Bizerte (TN BIZ), and will be shipped over the ocean to the customs at the POD. You need to make a choose out of: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we provide you with details about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Bizerte |
| Country of destination | Tunisia |
| Port Code | TNBIZ |
| Transit Time | +/- 10 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | Administrative building-2060 La Goulette 3029 Tunisia |
| E-mail address | ommp@ommp.nat.tn |
| Website | www.ommp.nat.tn |
| Phone | 21671735300 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Bizerte
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival port. Decide if you will ship Full Container Load (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Packing the container
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Customs document
When you import cargo from Bizerte (TNBIZ), you should think about various export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document that is provided to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who takes care of, among other things, insurance, transport and all documents. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use sea freight tracking to check where your shipping is right now. They will send you a mail when the freight has been departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Bizerte (TNBIZ) to Antwerp (BEANR): select the container that suits the freight
You want to ship a container from port of Bizerte – (TN BIZ) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. Well-known cities around the harbor are Manzil Jamil, Manzil Bu Ruqaybah, Tinjah, Rafraf, Matir, Taburbah, Aryanah, Manubah, Bardaw, Tunis, Sajanan, Maqrin, Radis, Qurbus, Sulayman, Quballat, Taklisah, Bajah, Manzil Bu Zalafah, Tastur. In the paragraph below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular container types. Also click further for information about Container types.
Explanation of the 20 FT container
20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and international movings. Good to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is widely used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.000 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting large loads by sea. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ choice. Thereby you have a little more height. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.600 kg.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. It is a popular transport method: Usually a faster transit time, limited damage risk and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and less convenient delivery options. Departing from another port? Also check out Rotterdam to Bizerte (TNBIZ) and Hamburg to Bizerte (TNBIZ).
- The concept of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If a large full container is unnecessary, inquire about the possibilities for a 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. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Notable: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping rates are based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- LCL means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3,5 m3 & 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, POL.
Various other types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. But there are also specific options for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or high class goods. You can read more about it below. Also check other destinations such as The Ghent (BEGNE), port of Larvik (NOLAR), Pemba (MZPOL) harbor and terminal Hulaylah (AEHTL).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Importing load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Bizerte (TNBIZ) has a lot of pluses: low prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: dry bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, gasoline, diesel, biofuels, hydrogen, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also lumber, rods, cement, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: freight like clothes, medical/pharmacy, toys, electronic goods, sports equipment and furniture, food, shoes, machines, drinks.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Bizerte lasts about 10 days. The total distance is approx. 2350 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 4352 km. If you make a sea shipment, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: draft and speed, weather and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Bizerte (Tunisia) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various features such as type of goods transported, the total distance to the delivery destination and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Please contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When you send goods to Bizerte, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are important: Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses. For more substantive information and tips please contact the customs of Tunisia or check the official website for more info (www.ommp.nat.tn).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. Popular terms for waterway transportation are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter bears responsibility for transportation and insurance to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).