Container shipping Antwerp to Dar es Salaam

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Dar es Salaam (TZDAR)? Sea freight is very useful: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it’s transparant much more environmental friendly than air freight. Importing a container overseas with roll on/roll off or semi-finished goods is very easy with e.g. X-Press Feeders. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will find useful information regarding international transport Dar es Salaam (TZ DAR). You can read inside-information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Send us your details and we will prepare a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.

Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and low cost-way to transport large and heavy loads.
When you compare it with air shipments, it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide relocations and transporting roll on/roll off or consumer goods.
The Port of Dar es Salaam is a frequently chosen port in Tanzania.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your products are transferred in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Dar es Salaam (TZ DAR), and will be shipped by ocean to the addressee at the POD (port of destination). They offer solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below you will find practical information about the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Dar es Salaam
Country of destination	Tanzania
Port Code	TZDAR
Transit Time	+/- 30 days
Shipping costs	$$$
Local address	Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), P. O. Box 1130, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
E-mail	pmdsm@ports.go.tz
Website	ports.go.tz
Telephone number	25522-2113642

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Dar es Salaam

Shipment details
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you choose FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select the desired size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Preparing the cargo
Firstly, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid nasty accidents, it is a good idea to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
Export documents
In the situations that you export goods to Dar es Salaam (TZDAR), please pay attention to the necessary special export documents (for fast customs clearance): commercial invoice, packing declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a required document signed by the carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Selecting the best Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Track and Trace shipment
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipping is at this moment. You will get a notification when the load is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container

You are going to ship a container from port of Dar es Salaam – (TZ DAR) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include APL, CMA CGM, Maersk, MOL, MSC. Major towns near the seaport are Dar es Salaam, Magomeni, Vikindu, Kisarawe, Mkuranga, Kibaha, Mahonda, Sokoni, Bagamoyo, Mlandizi, Maneromango, Zanzibar, Koani, Bungu, Mvomero, Gamba, Chalinze, Kibiti, Mkokotoni, Kijini. In the paragraph below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We also offer more information about Import.

Details of a 20 FT container

20 FT containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most versatile container type. It’s a very common and efficient size, which results in lower shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods and movings. Keep in mind: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

This box is often used for transporting cargo via the ocean.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.200 kilogram.

Important specifications of the 40ft 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. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal if you have high cargo.

The ideal means of transport for large loads.
The dimensions are standard: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.500 kilogram.

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When is a FCL container a good choice?

I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, 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: Usually a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you pay lower price per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and insurance is more expensive. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) or Hamburg to Dar es Salaam (TZDAR).

The concept of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, COSCO.

What does LCL container mean in shipping?

If you do not need a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight There are many benefits like: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: if you can fill more than half of a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The cost of the shipment is determined by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.

The premise of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 & 14,5 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
Wide availability in all months of the year.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, ZIM, POL, Wan Hai.

Other container types for special loads

The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your items. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, flowers, fruit or fragile items. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Philadelphia (USPHL), port of Portsmouth (USPTM), Mar del Plata (ARMDQ) harbor and terminal Santos (BRSSZ).

Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.

Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.

Freight types: what are you going to transport?

Importing goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) have all kinds of advantages: attractive rates, it is great for transporting bulky goods and eco-friendly. The most important ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, neo bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.

Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, biofuels, gasoline, kerosene, petroleum, hydrogen.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like cement, coils, sand, lumber.
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: freight like toys, clothes, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment & furniture, food, drinks, fashion, shoes.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

How many days are needed to ship from Antwerp to Dar es Salaam?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Dar es Salaam takes around 30 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 7150 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 13242 kilometers. If you make a sea shipment, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull, weather and cargo flows.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to Dar es Salaam (TZDAR)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) are slightly above average. The total sum is determined by various factors such as type of container, transit time and freight forwarder handling fees. Request a quote without obligation for the best rates and current transit times.

What documents do you need for customs?

When shipping goods to Dar es Salaam, there are documents you need for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Tanzania or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (ports.go.tz).

What incoterm is best for my business?

Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the required port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).