Container shipping Antwerp to Port Hawkesbury
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Hawkesbury (CAPHW)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is efficient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Shipping a container with sea freight such as dry bulk or machinery can be facilitated by shippinglines like Transworld Group. They can get you and a wide range of container types. You have to choose between Full Container Load (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport agents we offer up-to-date information regarding international transport Port Hawkesbury (CA PHW). You will find practical information about the different types of containers. Besides this we share a step-by-step export plan. Contact u directly and we will prepare a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, sure and cost-effective way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight provides services for international removals and the transit of vegetables or machinery.
- The Port of Port Hawkesbury is one of the biggest ports of Canada.
- Commonly container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Hawkesbury (CAPHW) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your products are transferred in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Port Hawkesbury (CA PHW), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the arrival harbour. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the following paragraph we offer useful information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Port Hawkesbury |
| Country of destination | Canada |
| Port Code | CAPHW |
| Transit Time | +/- 13 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | P.O. Box 238, 428 Main Street, Mulgrave, NS B0E 2G0, Canada |
| E-mail address | timgilfoy@straitsuperport.com |
| Website | www.straitsuperport.com/ |
| Telephone number | 902-747-2410 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Port Hawkesbury
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the POD (port of destination). Determine your container terms: (FCL) Full Container Load or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also select the desired size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading the freight
Primarily, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Export documents
In the situations that you export cargo to Hawkesbury (CAPHW), please pay attention to the necessary relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are important to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm states who is responsible for e.g transit, insurance and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your shipment is right now. You can check the status when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Hawkesbury (CAPHW) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a container that suits your cargo
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Port Hawkesbury – (CA PHW) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is important to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the next chapter 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 40-foot Container.
Explanation of the 20 foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are quite easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal effects or international movings. Pro tip: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 FT container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ deal. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.500 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and the rates are more favorable. Important to mention: it is expensive for small loads and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Hawkesbury (CAPHW) or Hamburg to Hawkesbury (CAPHW).
- FCL Means that means that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you share the container with other importers. There are multiple advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Worth mentioning: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of volume and weight.
- The meaning of LCL is: you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 – 14,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen.
Other types of containers and customization
There exist a lot of box-types for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are also special possibilities for oils, vegetables and fruit or very exclusive stuff. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also look further at transport options in Salalah (OMSLL), port of Kokkola (FIKOK), Niihama (JPIHA) harbor and terminal Salerno (ITSAL).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Kind of freight: What do you want to ship?
Importing cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Port Hawkesbury (CAPHW) has many benefits: attractive rates, it is effective for large quantities of goods and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: break bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, biofuels, kerosene, gasoline, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and coils, plates, cement, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: load like electronic goods, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys, art and antiques & food, machines, fashion, drinks, shoes.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Port Hawkesbury takes about 13 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 3150 nautical miles (NM). That is about 5834 km. When you export something, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. Shipping time is subject to vessel speed, wind force and direction and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Port Hawkesbury (Canada) are relatively expensive. The total cost depends on various parts such as type of goods transported, the total distance to the delivery destination and the Incoterms you have agreed on. We invite you to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to Port Hawkesbury, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Packing List, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Canada or view the website of the port/government (www.straitsuperport.com/).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for all expenses the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).