Container shipping Antwerp to Constanta
You are planning to ship a container from Antwerp to Constanta (ROCND)? Sea freight is very useful: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is great for bulk goods and it is safe. Exporting a container overseas with gas-based fuels or cars and other vehicles is very easy with e.g. Wan Hai Lines. There are many different sizes and types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between a complete full container (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we share actual information regarding international transport Constanta (RO CND). We get you inside-information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. You will also find a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Fill out the form and we will prepare a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, staunch and low cost-way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is a solution for international relocations and the transportation of gas-based fuels or personal goods.
- The Port of Constanta is a frequently chosen port in Romania.
- Containers that are often transported are: twenty footers, forty footers and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Constanta (ROCND) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your material is stored in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Constanta (RO CND), and will be shipped by sea to the importer at the POD. They can get you services like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we share important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Constanta |
| Country of destination | Romania |
| Port Code | ROCND |
| Transportation time | +/- 16 days |
| Shipping rates | $$ |
| Office address | Poarta 6, Șoseaua Portul Constanța, Constanța 900007, Roemenië |
| E-mail address | dirgensec@constantza-port.ro |
| Website | www.oman.om |
| Phone number | 40241611540 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Constanta
- Information about your freight
Enter the departure port and the destination harbor. Decide how you want to export: a full container for yourself (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also select container size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
First of all, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Common Export Documents
If you ship cargo to Constanta (ROCND), you must send relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): certificates of origin, packing list, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are important to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who is responsible for, for example, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your shipment is right now. They will send you a mail when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Constanta (ROCND) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick your container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Constanta – (RO CND) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to find the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, OOCL, ZIM. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Constanta, Cumpana, Agigea, Eforie, Ovidiu, Techirghiol, Lumina, Valu lui Traian, Navodari, Tuzla, Basarabi, Poarta Alba, Topraisar, Corbu, Costinesti, Mereni, Castelu, Mihail Kogalniceanu, Douazeci si Trei August, Medgidia. In the section below you will find useful information about the most popular container types. You can also click directly to information about Shipping containers for sale.
Details of a 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most versatile container type. It’s a very common and efficient size, which ensures low handling costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal items or international movings. Some extra info: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- The most commonly used box for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40 foot container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. Thereby you have a little more height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The format is almost always the same: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: Usually a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and you have higher inventory costs. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Constanta (ROCND) and Hamburg to Constanta (ROCND).
- FCL Means that means that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you pay only for the volume you need, you can save on inventory costs and more options during peak shipping season. Pay attention: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 3,5 m3 – 16,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, POL, Wan Hai.
Other special types of containers
The range of boxes is very diverse for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. There are also special possibilities for oils, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. We’ve explained it all below. Also check other destinations such as Kristiansand (NOKRS), port of Navegantes (BRNVT), Puerto Cortes (HNPCR) harbor and terminal Le Havre (FRLEH).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Kind of cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Constanta (ROCND) have all kinds of advantages: attractive prices, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, containerized. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, hydrogen, kerosene, biofuels, diesel, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and cement, lumber, coils, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: freight like art and antiques, sports equipment, electronic goods, clothes, medical/pharmacy & food, furniture, drinks, shoes, fashion.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Constanta takes about 16 days. The total distance is approximately 3865 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 7158 km. When you have booked a sea freight you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the boat speed, sea weather condition and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Constanta (Romania) are average. The total cost is subject to important aspects like cargo dimension, period of the year and local handling fees. Fill out our form for a price proposal and transit times.
When you send goods to Constanta, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Romania or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.oman.om).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller pays for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).