Container shipping Antwerp to Brisbane

Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Antwerp to Brisbane (AUBNE)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is economical and it is eco-friendly. Transporting containers with freight like container cargo or furniture can be done via e.g. Sinokor Merchant Marine. They can get you all kind of containers. There is made a difference between a full container for yourself (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our experts we provide practical information about international transport Brisbane (AU BNE). We get you comprehensive information about the various sea container types. You will also find a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Mail us with your needs and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a professional, sure and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
Sea freight is suitable for international relocations and exporting roll on/roll off or semi-finished goods.
The Port of Brisbane is a popular port in Australia.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Brisbane (AUBNE) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will book a container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Brisbane (AU BNE), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find important information about the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Brisbane
Country of destination	Australia
Port Code	AUBNE
Transportation time	+/- 53 days
Shipping prices	$$$$
Port address	1 Sandpiper Avenue, Locked Bag 1818, Port of Brisbane, Queensland 4178, Australia
E-mail address	info@portbris.com.au
Website	www.portbris.com.au
Phone	61732584888

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Brisbane

Details of your shipping
Enter the departure port and the destination harbor. Choose if you want to ship FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) and partial shipments. You also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Prepare your package
First of all, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To transport the cargo in good condition, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
Common Export Documents
If you are going to transport cargo to Brisbane (AUBNE), please pay attention to the necessary up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm the goods have been received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and the relevant documents for 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 shipment is right now. You can check easily when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Brisbane (AUBNE) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container

You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Brisbane – (AU BNE) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and rent a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are APL, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL. Major towns near the seaport are Brisbane, Victoria Point, Deception Bay, Burpengary, Morayfield, Bongaree, Caboolture, Nerang, Gold Coast, Caloundra, Gatton, Kawana Waters, Buderim, Nambour, Coolum Beach, Murwillumbah, Toowoomba, Warwick, Byron Bay, Gympie. In the following summary you can read all important information about the most popular container types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Insurance Certificate or Policy.

Important specifications of the 20 ft container

20 ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items or international movings. What you might not know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.

This box offers a solution for transporting goods by means of shipping.
A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.000 kilogram.

Advantages of a 40 foot container

The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. They are 9’6 tall. Ideal for tall items.

Used for dry freight of all kinds.
In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
The maximum load is +/- 28.900 kg.

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FCL: Full Container

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many advantages to it: faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and the rates are more favorable. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and there is only limited availability. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Brisbane (AUBNE) or Hamburg to Brisbane (AUBNE).

The meaning of FCL is: one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC.

What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?

If you do not need a full container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The idea of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you pay only for the volume you need, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Worth mentioning: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then you better go for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 – 16 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
There is always sufficient availability (every season).
Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, POL, HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen.

Various other types of containers

There is a wide range of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are also special possibilities for liquids, wheat, barley and cocoa or unique high value cargo. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD), port of Lagos (PTLOS), Tanga (TZTGT) harbor and terminal Miami (USMIA).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.

Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

Freight types: what are you going to transport?

Exporting load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Brisbane (AUBNE) has many benefits: attractive tariffs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: break bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.

Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, kerosene, diesel, hydrogen, gasoline, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like rods, plates, lumber, coils.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
Retail & other: items like medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques, sports equipment, toys or machines, drinks, fashion, furniture, shoes.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

How many days does it take to ship from Antwerp to Brisbane?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Brisbane lasts about 53 days. The total distance is about 12500 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 23150 kilometers. When you export something, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The precise shipping time depends on draft and speed, wind force and direction and any technical malfunctions.

What are the average costs of shipping container to Brisbane (AUBNE)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Brisbane (Australia) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by a number of factors like type of container, transit time and exchange rates. Do not hesitate to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.

Which customs documents do I need for a shipment?

When you send goods to Brisbane, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Packing List. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Australia or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.portbris.com.au).

Which Incoterm is the best to choose for?

Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter arranges transportation and insurance to the required port. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).