Container shipping Antwerp to Hamina
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Hamina (FIHMN)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s transparant and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Importing a container overseas with container cargo or vehicles is very easy with e.g. Ocean Network Express (ONE). They can get you many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is full containers (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our experts you will get dedicated information regarding international transport Hamina (FI HMN). We get you useful information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Contact u directly and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, secure and cheap way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide removals and transporting gas-based fuels or personal effects.
- The Port of Hamina offers excellent transit options in Finland.
- Frequently used containers types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Hamina (FIHMN) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your articles are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will book a container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Hamina (FI HMN), and will be shipped by ocean to the consignee at the arrival port. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the next section we share facts about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Hamina |
| Country of destination | Finland |
| Port Code | FIHMN |
| Transit Time | +/- 5 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Port address | Satamantie 4, P.O. Box 14, Hamina FIN-49401, Finland |
| E-mail address | office@portofhamina.fi |
| Website | www.portofhamina.fi/ |
| Phone number | 3585-2255400 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Hamina
- Cargo details
Enter the departure port and the destination harbor. Decide if you will ship (FCL) Full Container Load or Less Container Load (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Export documents
When you transport your cargo to Hamina (FIHMN), you should think about relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing list, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order 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 e.g the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo tracking to check where your freight is right now. You can see exactly when the ship is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Hamina (FIHMN) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick your container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Hamina – (FI HMN) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Several shipping lines operate on this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the box below you can read all important information about the most popular container types. Also click further for information about Shipping lines.
Explanation about a 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to load, access, and handle, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and international removals. Pro tip: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- The most commonly used box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40 foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They can carry far more cargo at once. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large sea freight. Moreover, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ variant. Thereby you have a little more height. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.000 kg.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, than you can reserve your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and there is only limited availability. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Hamina (FIHMN) and Hamburg to Hamina (FIHMN).
- What we mean by FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. There are multiple advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, you can save on inventory costs and it is more flexible during peak-times. 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 LCL is based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- LCL Means that means that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 1,5 m3 – 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ZIM, POL.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very varied for freight forwarding. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, onions, potatoes, vegetables or unique high value cargo. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also check more information about shipping to Niigata (JPKIJ), port of Roseau (DMRSU), Fujairah (AEFJR) harbor and terminal Jaipur (INJAI).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Important types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Exporting cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Hamina (FIHMN) is very popular because of it is very efficient, it is effective for large quantities of goods and eco-friendly. Popular types of ocean cargo transported by sea include: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, dry bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- 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. kerosene, gasoline, petroleum, chemicals, hydrogen, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like rods, coils, cement, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: cargo like clothes, toys, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques and drinks, furniture, food, shoes, machines.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Hamina takes approx 5 days. The total distance is approx. 1250 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 2315 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you have to take into account 2 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. Shipping time is subject to displacement of the vessel, the sea conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Hamina (Finland) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various features such as container size, shipping time and local handling fees. We invite you to contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When you are sending goods to Hamina, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice. For more detailed information please contact the customs of Finland or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.portofhamina.fi/).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller arranges all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the agreed port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).