Container shipping Antwerp to Bristol
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Bristol (GBBRS)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s convenient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Shipping a container with sea freight such as food or semi-finished goods is very easy with e.g. Sea Lead Shipping. Shipping lines offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our portal we offer lots of practical information regarding international transport Bristol (GB BRS). We share knowledge and extensive information about the various sea container types. For this we offer a step-by-step import plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and you will get a competitive quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, sure and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide relocations and the transportation of breakbulk or personal goods.
- The Port of Bristol is a frequently chosen port in United Kingdom.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Bristol (GBBRS) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your personal stuff is stored in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departing port Bristol (GB BRS), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the attached table we share important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Bristol |
| Country of destination | United Kingdom |
| Port Code | GBBRS |
| Transport Time | +/- 1 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Office address | St Andrews House, St Andrews Road, Avonmouth BS11 9DQ, United Kingdom |
| enquiries@bristolport.co.uk | |
| Website | www.bristolport.co.uk/ |
| Phone | 4401179820000 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Bristol
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin and the POD (port of destination). Determine your container terms: (FCL) full containers or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select the desired size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the container
As a starting point, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Common Export Documents
When you transport cargo to Bristol (GBBRS), please pay attention to the necessary up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): certificates of origin, packing list, packing declaration, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The chosen Incoterm decides how much responsibility you have for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Frequently used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your shipping is at this moment. You will get a notification 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 Bristol (GBBRS) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container
You are going to ship a container from port of Bristol – (GB BRS) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and book the right container for your cargo. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Several major international shipping lines operate here. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the section below we put everything together and offer information about the most common sizes and types. Check also more information about Paintings transport.
What you need to know about the twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which means they are cheaper to ship. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and movings. Good to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is widely used for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.600 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 FT container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Also, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ deal. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- It has the following dimensions: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The advantages are great: ideal transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and insurance is more expensive. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Bristol (GBBRS) and Hamburg to Bristol (GBBRS).
- The premise of FCL is that 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. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, a shared container can be used. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are many benefits like: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it is faster during peak-season. Important: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is a better choice. The total costs are calculated based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- What we mean by LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 2 m3 & 13 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Evergreen, HMM, POL, Wan Hai.
Other types of containers and customization
You can choose from many types of boxes for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, flowers, fruit or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. Also check other destinations such as Palembang (IDPLM), port of Veracruz (MXVER), Doha (QADOH) harbor and terminal Bergen (NOBGO).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of cargo: What do you want to ship?
Importing load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Bristol (GBBRS) has a lot of pluses: low cost, best for Bulky Goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, petroleum, kerosene, diesel, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and salt, sugar, rods, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: goods like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys, art and antiques, clothes + furniture, drinks, shoes, food, fashion.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Bristol takes on average 1 days. The total distance is approximately 335 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 620 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull and the propeller, weather conditions and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Bristol (United Kingdom) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by important aspects like cargo type, period of the year and local handling fees. Do not hesitate to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When shipping goods to Bristol, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of United Kingdom or view the website of the port/government (www.bristolport.co.uk/).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of origin. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the supplier to pay for the delivery of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).