Container shipping Antwerp to Hiroshima
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Hiroshima (JPHIJ)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is flexible and it has live tracking. Transporting containers with freight like gas-based fuels or semi-finished goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as Wan Hai Lines. You can book all kind of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: (FCL) Full Container Load and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our portal we offer actual information for international transport Hiroshima (JP HIJ). We offer comprehensive information about the different types of containers. You can make use of our step-by-step export plan. Send you shipping details and get a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, staunch and relatively cheap way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international removals and importing food or furniture.
- The Port of Hiroshima is a much-chosen harbor in Japan.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Hiroshima (JPHIJ) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your products are wrapped up in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder have a special container prepared. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departure port Hiroshima (JP HIJ), and will be transported by sea to the consignee at the arrival harbour. They offer solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table below you will find some basic data of the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Hiroshima |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPHIJ |
| Transportation time | +/- 55 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | 10-52 Motomachi, Nakaku, Hiroshima 730-8511, Japan |
| E-mail address | japan@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/ |
| Phone number | 81822282111 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Hiroshima
- Cargo details
Enter the port of origin and the POD (port of destination). Determine the desired transport method: (FCL) Full Container Load or partial shipments (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Prepare your package
To begin, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs documents and procedures
When exporting cargo to Hiroshima (JPHIJ), you need to share relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm states who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Much chosen incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track shipment
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipping is right now. You can check easily when the load is departed from the port of origin (POO), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Hiroshima (JPHIJ) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Hiroshima – (JP HIJ) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to find the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the following summary we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. We are happy to provide you with more information about Palletwide Containers.
Details of a 20 foot container
20 foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Very suitable for the transport of household goods and movings. Pro tip: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for transporting cargo by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. Also, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ variant. You’ve got just a little extra height. Very suitable for high products.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.700 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. This has multiple advantages: quick transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and unloading can be a hassle. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Hiroshima (JPHIJ) or Hamburg to Hiroshima (JPHIJ).
- The premise of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many benefits like: perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Important: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- LCL Means that means that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3 m3 – 14,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Evergreen, Yang Ming, POL, ZIM.
Other types of containers and customization
You can choose from many types of boxes for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oils or chemicals, grain, flour, or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Tunis (TNTUN), port of Cartagena (COCTG), Pozzallo (ITPZL) harbor and terminal King Abdul Aziz Port (SADMN).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Freight types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Hiroshima (JPHIJ) has many benefits: low cost, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and minimal restrictions. Relevant ocean cargo categories that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, break bulk, dry bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, petroleum, gasoline, chemicals, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and salt, sugar, sand, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy & fashion, machines, shoes, furniture, drinks.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Hiroshima takes approximately 55 days. The total distance is approx. 13000 nautical miles (nmi). This is roughly equivalent to 24076 km. In case of sea freight, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull, wind force and direction and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Hiroshima (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to a number of factors like type of goods transported, period of the year and freight forwarder handling fees. We invite you to contact us for a quote for your transport.
When shipping goods to Hiroshima, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Japan or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party is responsible 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. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller must arrange all processes concerning the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).