Container shipping Antwerp to Catania

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Catania (ITCTA)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is economical and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Exporting a container overseas with ro-ro or cars is easy with shippinglines like Sinokor Merchant Marine. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from all kind of containers. You have to choose between full containers (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport specialists you will find practical information regarding international transport Catania (IT CTA). We provide inside-information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. On this website you can read a step-by-step import plan. Send us your details and we will send a quote with a competitive rate.

Ocean shipping is a professional, trouble-free and inexpensive way to ship high volume products.
Compared to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide removals and transporting vegetables or personal effects.
The Port of Catania is one of the most important ports in Italy.
The range of containers includes: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Catania (ITCTA) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your articles are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder sends the location details to you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departing port Catania (IT CTA), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we share facts about the port of discharge.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Catania
Country of destination	Italy
Port Code	ITCTA
Transportation time	+/- 14 days
Shipping prices	$
Local address	Via Cardinale Dusmet 2/P CIRCUM Catania, CT 95131 Italy
E-mail address	info@porto.catania.it
Website	www.porto.catania.it
Phone number	39095535888

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Catania

Select shipment details
Enter the departing port and the destination harbor. Specify your preference: Full Container Load (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also select the desired size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Pack you load
To begin, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Common Export Documents
When you import goods from Catania (ITCTA), you should organize up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the freight has been booked correctly.
Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
An incoterm is a set of rules to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm states who bears responsibility for e.g. shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
Track your cargo
Use sea freight tracking to check where your load is right now. You can check easily when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading (POL), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Catania (ITCTA) to Antwerp (BEANR): choose container

You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Catania – (IT CTA) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is important to ask an appropriate container. Based on your load you choose a size (20ft & 40ft) and methods (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM. Major towns near the seaport are Catania, Aci Castello, San Gregorio di Catania, Misterbianco, Mascalucia, San Giovanni la Punta, Aci Catena, Belpasso, Acireale, Pedara, Paterno, Biancavilla, Lentini, Giarre, Carlentini, Riposto, Adrano, Mascali, Scordia, Augusta. In the next chapter you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. We are happy to provide you with more information about Insurance Certificate or Policy.

Specifications of a 20ft container

20 FT containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal effects and movings. What you might not know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

The most commonly used box for sending goods overseas.
The size of a 20-foot container is: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.300 kg.

Advantages of a 40 foot container

The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large sea freight. In conclusion, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ choice. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

Perfect for larger shipments.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.500 kilogram.

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Use a Full Container (FCL)

If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. This has multiple advantages: optimal transit time, damage is lessened and and it is cheaper per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: you need large volume to be viable and you have higher inventory costs. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Catania (ITCTA) and Hamburg to Catania (ITCTA).

What we mean by FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO.

When is a LCL container a good choice?

If a large full container is unnecessary, a shared container can be used. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The meaning of LCL is: you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. The advantages of this option include: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is faster during peak-season. Worth mentioning: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping rates are based on volume and weight.

What we mean by LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
Ideal for transport volumes between 4 m3 and 16,5 m3.
You only pay for the space you are using.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, HMM, POL, ZIM, Evergreen.

Other container types for special loads

You can choose from many types of boxes for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. Our expert has laid out a list below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Malmo (SEMMA), port of Palermo (ITPMO), Dublin (IEDUB) harbor and terminal Dalian (CNDLC).

Bulk Containers: used in for transporting 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: equipped with a removable steel roof.
High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.

Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.

Load types: what are you going to transport?

Transporting load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Catania (ITCTA) has a lot of pluses: low tariffs, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: liquid bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, gasoline, petroleum, hydrogen, biofuels, kerosene.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and lumber, coils, sugar, rods.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: goods like toys, clothes, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment + food, shoes, furniture, fashion, machines.

FAQ: current topics around international transport

How long does it take a cargo ship from Antwerp to Catania?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Catania takes approximately 14 days. The total distance is about 3250 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 6019 km. When you have booked a sea freight you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The precise shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, the sea conditions and berth availability.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Catania (ITCTA)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Catania (Italy) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by important aspects like cargo type, transit time and currency. Do not hesitate to contact us for current rates and transit times.

Which customs documents do you need?

When you are exporting goods to Catania, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents should be provided: Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Packing List. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Italy or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.porto.catania.it).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller covers covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the agreed port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).