Container shipping Antwerp to Galveston
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Galveston (USGLS)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is great for bulk goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a container overseas with liquids or semi-finished goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Antong Holdings (QASC). When you want to forward a container, you can choose from all kind of containers. A big difference is being made between a full container for yourself (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our experts you will receive practical information regarding international transport Galveston (US GLS). We share comprehensive information about the different types of containers. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Contact u directly and get a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, secure and cost-effective way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air transport, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is excellent for worldwide relocations and exporting liquid bulk or furniture.
- The Port of Galveston is an important hub in United States.
- The range of containers includes: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Galveston (USGLS) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your cargo is stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will book a container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin Galveston (US GLS), and will be shipped over the sea to the importer at the POD (port of destination). You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the next section we provide you with details about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Galveston |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USGLS |
| Transport Time | +/- 27 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Port address | P.O. Box 328, Galveston, TX 77553, United States |
| E-mail address | portgalv@portofgalveston.com |
| Website | www.portofgalveston.com/ |
| Telephone number | 4097659321 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Galveston
- Enter freight details
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD (port of destination). Also indicate whether you choose FCL (Full Container Load) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Export documents
If you want to send goods to Galveston (USGLS), you should think about up-to-date export documents (on behalf of national customs): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document issued by the carrier or agent confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm determines how much responsibility you have for insurance, transport and all documents. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can see exactly when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Galveston (USGLS) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Galveston – (US GLS) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is necessary to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the paragraph below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular products. You may also like: Flat Rack Container.
Information and benefits of 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known as dry van) is the most popular container size. It’s a very common and efficient size, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal effects and international removals. Good to know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for sending goods with transport ships.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.500 kg.
Advantages of a 40 ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Moreover, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ choice. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. The advantages are great: quick transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and the rates are more favorable. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and unloading can be a hassle. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Galveston (USGLS) and Hamburg to Galveston (USGLS).
- The concept of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, you can use be made of a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that you share space with others. The advantages of this option include: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, less inventory costs & management and more options during peak shipping season. Remark: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The idea of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 – 14,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very diverse for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are also special possibilities for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, wheat, barley and cocoa or high class goods. We give a short explanation below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Chennai (INMAA), port of Monrovia (LRMLW), Dalian (CNDLC) harbor and terminal PrimeTimaru (NZTIU).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Shipping goods by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Galveston (USGLS) has a lot of pluses: attractive prices, there are lots of different shipping options and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: containerized, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, neo bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, kerosene, gasoline, petroleum, hydrogen, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also rods, plates, lumber, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: goods like medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques, sports equipment, electronic goods and food, shoes, furniture, machines, fashion.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Galveston lasts about 27 days. The total distance is about 6550 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 12131 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull and the propeller, weather and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Galveston (United States) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by various parts such as cargo dimension, season and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Please contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When shipping goods to Galveston, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Commercial Invoice. For additional information, please contact the customs of United States or check the official website for more info (www.portofgalveston.com/).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller has the responsibility for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).