Container shipping Antwerp to Huasco

Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Antwerp to Huasco (CLHSO)? Sea freight has many pluses: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or cars can be facilitated by shippinglines like IRISL Group. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. A big difference is being made between (FCL) Full Container Load and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via this website we give up-to-date information for international transport Huasco (CL HSO). We provide you with extensive information about the different types of sea containers. For this we offer a 5 step export plan. Mail us with your needs and get a quote with a competitive rate.

Ocean shipping is a fast, staunch and cheap way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
When we compare it to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
Sea freight is excellent for international removals and the transportation of container cargo or consumer goods.
The Port of Huasco is an important logistics artery in Chile.
The range of containers includes: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Huasco (CLHSO) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your cargo is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) have a special container prepared. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of Huasco (CL HSO), and will be shipped overseas to the importer at the POD (port of destination). They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below we offer useful information about the port of delivery.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Huasco
Country of destination	Chile
Port Code	CLHSO
Transit Time	+/- 37 days
Shipping rates	$$$$
Port address	Calle Concheria 104, Huasco 111 Region, Huasco, Chile
Mail	cphuasco@directemar.cl
Website	www.gob.cl
Phone number	5654531011

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Huasco

Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the destination harbor. Also indicate whether you prefer a complete full container (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Loading and labeling the freight
Firstly, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
Common Export Documents
When you transport your goods to Huasco (CLHSO), please pay attention to the necessary special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, describing the correct state of goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm states who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use sea freight tracking to check where your freight is right now. You can check the status when the vessel is departed from POL (Port of loading), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Huasco (CLHSO) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container

You want to ship a container from port of Huasco – (CL HSO) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the text box below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. You can also click through to our page about Tank Container.

Information and benefits of 20 ft container

20 foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are relatively easy to ship, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and movings. Good to know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.

This box offers a solution for transporting cargo by sea.
The size of a 20-foot container is: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.200 kg.

Explanation of the 40 FT container

A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large quantities of goods. In conclusion, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ edition. You have more height at your disposal. Ideal for tall items.

Used for dry freight of all kinds.
The format is universal: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.800 kg.

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Information about FCL containers

When you want to ship large quantities of goods, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. It is a popular transport method: faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and there is only limited availability. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Huasco (CLHSO) and Hamburg to Huasco (CLHSO).

The idea of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
Load directly from factory or storage.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM.

What does LCL container mean in shipping?

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The concept of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You benefit from many advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping rates are based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

The concept of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 4 m3 & 14 m3.
Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, POL, Wan Hai, HMM.

Information about other types of containers

There are many different types of boxes available for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for liquid bulk, wheat, barley and cocoa or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Bandar Abbas (IRBND), port of Yangzhou (CNYZH), Keelung (TWKEL) harbor and terminal Tughlakabad (INTKD).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
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: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.

Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

Cargo types: What do you want to ship?

Importing load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Huasco (CLHSO) has many benefits: attractive costs, very safe and secure and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.

Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, gasoline, biofuels, hydrogen, petroleum, diesel.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also lumber, coils, cement, plates.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
Retail & other: goods like clothes, toys, electronic goods, art and antiques, sports equipment + fashion, furniture, food, drinks, machines.

FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport

How long does it take to ship from Antwerp to Huasco?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Huasco takes on average 37 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 9050 nautical miles (nmi). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 16761 km. When you export something, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of vessel speed, wind force and direction and type of shipment.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Huasco (CLHSO)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Huasco (Chile) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by various features such as the size of the container, shipping time and conditions. Request a quote without obligation for the best rates and current transit times.

What customs documents are needed?

When you are exporting goods to Huasco, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Packing List, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Chile or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.gob.cl).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller arranges all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the port of origin. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).