Container shipping Antwerp to Colombo

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Colombo (LKCMB)? Sea freight has many pluses: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with ro-ro or cars can be done via e.g. Evergreen Marine Corporation. They offer all kind of containers. A big difference is being made between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our experts we share helpful information regarding international transport Colombo (LK CMB). We provide you with useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You can make use of our 5 step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and get a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.

Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and low cost-way to ship high volume products.
When you compare it with air shipments, it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight provides services for worldwide relocations and importing container cargo or cars and other vehicles.
The Port of Colombo offers excellent transit options in Sri Lanka.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Colombo (LKCMB) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your products are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Colombo (LK CMB), and will be transported by sea to the terminal at the destination harbor. You can choose for: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find some basic data of the port of destination.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Colombo
Country of destination	Sri Lanka
Port Code	LKCMB
Transport Time	+/- 31 days
Shipping prices	$$$
Office address	No. 19, Chaithya Road, P. O. Box 59, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka
E-mail address	info@slpa.lk
Website	www.slpa.lk
Telephone number	94-112421201

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Colombo

Select shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival harbour. Choose if you want to ship Full Container Load (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
Loading and labeling the freight
To begin, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, it is a good idea to use pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport cargo to Colombo (LKCMB), you must send required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing declaration, certificates of origin, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who assumes the risk of, for example, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
Track your shipment
Use cargo tracking to check where your container is at this moment. You will get a notification when the cargo is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.

Sea freight from Colombo (LKCMB) to Antwerp (BEANR): match your cargo with container type

You are going to ship a container from port of Colombo – (LK CMB) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container specifications (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. Major towns near the seaport are Colombo, Kolonnawa, Hendala, Peliyagoda, Kelaniya, Kotte, Wattala, Kotikawatta, Battaramulla, Mulleriyawa, Ragama, Maharagama, Kandana, Moratuwa, Homagama, Gampaha, Katunayaka, Minuwangoda, Negombo, Horana. In the section below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Ocean Freight.

Information and benefits of 20 foot container

20. ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are very efficient, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal effects and international movings. Some extra info: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.

This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo via the ocean.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.600 kilogram.

Information and benefits of 40 foot container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. It is especially intended for shipping large volumes of cargo. Good to know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. You’ve got just a little extra height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

Perfect for larger shipments.
The dimensions are the same internationally: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.300 kg.

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Information about Full Container (FCL)

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and the financial risk is much greater. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Colombo (LKCMB) and Hamburg to Colombo (LKCMB).

FCL means that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO.

What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?

With a small freight, you can use be made of a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The meaning of LCL is: you share space with others. You benefit from many advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more options during peak shipping season. Remark: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total shipping costs are related to shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.

The meaning of LCL is: you reserve space in a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 3 m3 & 16,5 m3.
You only pay for the space you are using.
Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, HMM, POL, Yang Ming.

Information about other types of containers

There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or high class goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ), port of Bizerte (TNBIZ), Lautoka (FJLTK) harbor and terminal Plymouth (GBPLY).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.

Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.

Kind of freight: What do you want to ship?

Importing load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Colombo (LKCMB) have all kinds of advantages: attractive costs, very safe and secure and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.

Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, kerosene, chemicals, diesel, petroleum, hydrogen.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, sand, rods, plates.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
Retail & other: load like electronic goods, toys, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, sports equipment + shoes, furniture, fashion, drinks, food.

Everything about international transportation (FAQ)

What is the sea shipping time for goods from Antwerp to Colombo?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Colombo takes approximately 31 days. The distance to be covered is about 7450 nautical miles. Converted that is 13797 km. If you ship something by sea, 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 date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull and the propeller, sea weather condition and maintenance.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Colombo (LKCMB)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Colombo (Sri Lanka) are slightly above average. The total cost depends on various features such as container size, transit time and currency. Fill in the request form for a customised quote and extra info.

What documents do you need for customs?

When shipping goods to Colombo, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents should be provided: Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice. For more substantive information and tips please contact the customs of Sri Lanka or take a look at the website (www.slpa.lk).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party takes care of the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the required port. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the selling party is fully liable for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).