Container shipping Antwerp to Cristobal
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Cristobal (PACTB)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is efficient and it is eco-friendly. Exporting a container overseas with liquids or vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from different types of containers. A big difference is being made between Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport specialists we give up-to-date information about international transport Cristobal (PA CTB). We share knowledge and comprehensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You will also find a 5 step export plan. Fill out the form and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a good, secure and relatively cheap way to import and export goods internationally.
- Advantages compared to air freight: you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is recommended for worldwide relocations and the transit of gas-based fuels or vehicles.
- The Port of Cristobal is one of the biggest ports of Panama.
- You can choose from the following containers: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Cristobal (PACTB) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your cargo is loaded into the container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of Cristobal (PA CTB), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the arrival port. They provide you options like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table you can read different kind of info about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Cristobal |
| Country of destination | Panama |
| Port Code | PACTB |
| Transportation time | +/- 28 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | Building 1010 Roosevelt Ave., P.O. Box 0301-03240, Panama, Panama |
| info@ppc.com.pa | |
| Website | www.ppc.com.pa/ |
| Telephone number | 507-433-7900 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Cristobal
- Freight Details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you choose a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Pack you load
First of all, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs document
If you are going to transport cargo to Cristobal (PACTB), you need to share relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant for traders 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. Frequently used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track shipment
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your container is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading (POL), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Cristobal (PACTB) to Antwerp (BEANR): choose container
You are going to ship a container from port of Cristobal – (PA CTB) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to ask an appropriate container. There are different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the paragraph below you can read all important information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Also click further for information about FCL Shipping.
Specifications of a 20 FT container
20 FT containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting household goods and international removals. What you might not know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.500 kg.
Explanation about a forty foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. It is especially intended for shipping large quantities of goods. Tip: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ box. You’ve got just a little extra height. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- It has the following dimensions: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own 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, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Cristobal (PACTB) and Hamburg to Cristobal (PACTB).
- FCL means that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, MSC, ONE.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If you don’t prefer a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight You benefit from many advantages: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping rates are based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The meaning of LCL is: a partial container is booker for the freight.
- The best choice for a charge between 3,5 m3 and 16 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, POL, HMM, Yang Ming.
Other special types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, flour, coffee or cocoa or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Khalifa (AEKHL), port of Mizushima (JPMIZ), Kawasaki (JPKWS) harbor and terminal Brisbane (AUBNE).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Importing stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Cristobal (PACTB) have all kinds of advantages: attractive costs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and very flexible. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, containerized, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, diesel, chemicals, petroleum, kerosene, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and lumber, coils, cement, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: freight like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, clothes, sports equipment, electronic goods and furniture, food, drinks, machines, fashion.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Cristobal takes around 28 days. The total distance is about 6550 nautical miles (M). That equates to 12131 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: the speed of the boat, wind force and direction and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Cristobal (Panama) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by various factors such as the size of the container, shipping time and freight forwarder handling fees. Message us for a customised quote and extra info.
When shipping goods to Cristobal, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are required: Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of Panama or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.ppc.com.pa/).
Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. 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 (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).