Container shipping Antwerp to Cebu

Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Cebu (PHCEB)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is efficient and it has live tracking. Shipping a container with sea freight such as gas-based fuels or semi-finished goods is very easy with e.g. Regional Container Lines. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. There is made a difference between Full Container Load (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport specialists we provide you with dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Cebu (PH CEB). You will find comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Fill out the form and receive a quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a fast, safe and low cost-way to transport large and heavy loads.
Compared to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
Sea freight is recommended for worldwide relocations and exporting liquid bulk or semi-finished goods.
The Port of Cebu is a popular port in Philippines.
You can choose from the following containers: 20 footers, 40 footers and Insulated, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.

Get import prices

Topics

Shipping to Cebu (PHCEB) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your personal stuff is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder ensures that a container is ready. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Cebu (PH CEB), and will be shipped by sea to the addressee at the port of destination. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the following paragraph we share important information about the POD (Port Of Destination).

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Cebu
Country of destination	Philippines
Port Code	PHCEB
Transit Time	+/- 45 days
Shipping costs	$
Local address	6026 Natalio Bacalso Avenue, Santander, Cebu, Philippines
E-mail address	philippines@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.gov.ph
Phone	– not available –

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Cebu

Information about your freight
Enter the departure port and the POD (port of destination). Decide how you want to export: FCL (Full Container Load) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the desired format (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Packing the freight
To start with, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
Customs documents and procedures
If you are going to transport goods to Cebu (PHCEB), you need to share up-to-date export documents (for fast customs clearance): export/import customs declaration, packing list, commercial invoice, packing declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines who will pay for things like shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Follow your cargo live
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your cargo is right now. You can see in realtime when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.

Sea freight from Cebu (PHCEB) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container

You want to ship a container from port of Cebu – (PH CEB) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are APL, Evergreen, MOL, OOCL. Important towns around the port are Cebu, Mandaue, Jaclupan, Lapu-Lapu, Talisay, Cordoba, Minglanilla, Cuanos, Tayud, Inayagan, Cantao-an, Lanas, Pangdan, Cotcot, Compostela, Alfaco, Magay, San Fernando, Cabul-an, Sandayong. In the next chapter we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You can also click through to our page about Air Freight.

Important specifications of the 20ft container

20 foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. It’s a very common and efficient size, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods and removals. Nice to know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

One of the most rented boxes for sending goods with transport ships.
A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.200 kilogram.

Details of a 40 ft container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. Good to know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. Thereby you have a little more height. Stuff can be stacked high.

They are ideal for big shipments.
The dimensions are as follows: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
Maximum load is about +/- 28.100 kilogram.

Ocean Freight Rate Calculator: instant shipping rates

Instantly get the current rates of all major shipping lines

Receive quotation

Details about Full Container (FCL)

When you need a lot of container space, then you better book an exclusive private full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many pluses: optimal transit time, damage is lessened and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are of course also drawbacks: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Cebu (PHCEB) and Hamburg to Cebu (PHCEB).

The meaning of FCL is: your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk.

LCL: Less than container

If a large full container is unnecessary, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory space and more options during peak shipping season. Pay attention: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The total costs are calculated based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

With LCL transport, a partial container is booker for the freight.
For low-volume shipments of between 3 m3 & 13 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
Wide availability in all months of the year.
Available at: e.g. HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai.

Special containers for special freight

The range of boxes is very varied for freight forwarding. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. We explain everything below. You can also check more information about shipping to Bristol (GBBRS), port of Dar es Salaam (TZDAR), Qingdao (CNQIN) harbor and terminal Tincan (NGTIN).

Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.

Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.

Load types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Transporting goods by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Cebu (PHCEB) has a lot of pluses: attractive tariffs, it is great for transporting bulky goods and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories that are transported by sea are: dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. Below we explain some goods/cargo.

Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, hydrogen, petroleum, diesel, gasoline.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also salt, cement, lumber, sugar.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: freight like sports equipment, toys, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, clothes + food, shoes, fashion, furniture, drinks.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

What is the estimated transit time from Antwerp to Cebu?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Cebu lasts about 45 days. The distance between the two ports is about 10500 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 19446 km. When you send something by sea, you have to take into account 2 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. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: draft and speed, weather conditions and delay at the port.

What are the average costs of shipping a container to Cebu (PHCEB)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Cebu (Philippines) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by important aspects like cargo weight, shipping time and conditions. Fill out our form for a quote for your transport.

What customs documents are required for international shipping?

When sending goods to Cebu, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Packing List. For more information, you can contact the customs of Philippines or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.gov.ph).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party is responsible for the costs of transporting the cargo to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller must arrange everything regarding delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).