Container shipping Antwerp to Honolulu
You are planning to ship a container from Antwerp to Honolulu Harbor (USHNL)? Sea freight has many advantages: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is flexible and it is safe. Ship a container overseas with break bulk or semi-finished goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Shandong International Transportation Corporation. Shipping lines offer different types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport specialists we provide helpful information for international transport Honolulu (US HNL). We share knowledge and inside-information about the different types of sea containers. For this we offer a step-by-step export plan. Provide us with your transport details and receive a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, staunch and affordable way to import and export goods internationally.
- When we compare it to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is recommended for worldwide relocations and transporting fruit or vehicles.
- The Port of Honolulu is a frequently chosen port in United States.
- Containers that are often transported are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Honolulu Harbor (USHNL) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your articles are transferred in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Honolulu (US HNL), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the POD (port of destination). They provide you options like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table 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 Honolulu |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USHNL |
| Transport Time | +/- 27 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Office address | 700 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu, HI 96813, United States |
| E-mail address | united-states@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.hidot.hawaii.gov/harbors |
| Phone number | 808-587-2050 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Honolulu
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin and the arrival port. Specify your preference: (FCL) full containers or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
Obviously, make sure the freight is packed securely. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you want to send cargo to Honolulu Harbor (USHNL), you should think about up-to-date export documents (on behalf of national customs): export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing declaration, commercial invoice. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document provided by a carrier to a shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who is responsible for e.g transport, insurance and duty related matters. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your shipment is right now. You can get a sms or mail when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Honolulu Harbor (USHNL) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Honolulu – (US HNL) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to find the right container type. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the next section you can compare all types and read more about the most common sizes and types. Our specialists also provide details about Furniture transport.
Advantages of a 20 FT container
20. ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to stack, that means they are quite cheap. Widely used for transporting personal stuff or international movings. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.800 kg.
Details of a forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. In conclusion, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ deal. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Stuff can be stacked high.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.800 kg.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, it is best to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The benefits are great: faster transit time, less potential for damage and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it is hard to book during peak season. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Honolulu Harbor (USHNL) and Hamburg to Honolulu Harbor (USHNL).
- The goal of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The concept of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, you spend less on inventory space and more options during peak shipping season. Important: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably your best bet. The total costs are calculated based on volume and weight.
- What we mean by LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 4 m3 – 13 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen, HMM, POL.
Other special types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are also special possibilities for liquids, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very expensive items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also look further at transport options in Bari (ITBRI), port of Busan (KRPUS), Bari (ITBRI) harbor and terminal Mormugao (INMRM).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Freight types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Honolulu (USHNL) is very popular because of low prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: break bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, containerized, liquid bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- 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): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, gasoline, biofuels, petroleum, hydrogen, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sugar, cement, salt, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: goods like art and antiques, electronic goods, toys, medical/pharmacy, clothes and furniture, food, fashion, shoes, machines.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Honolulu takes about 27 days. The distance between the two ports is about 6550 nautical miles (nmi). This is roughly equivalent to 12131 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Honolulu (United States) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by various parts such as cargo type, period of the year and conditions. Send us a message for current rates and transit times.
When shipping goods to Honolulu, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Packing List. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of United States or view the website of the port/government (www.hidot.hawaii.gov/harbors).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party pays for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the required port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller takes care of the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).