Container shipping Antwerp to Kawasaki
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Kawasaki (JPKWS)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container by sea with gas-based fuels or cars is easy with shippinglines like Regional Container Lines. When you are exporting, you can choose from various types of containers. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via containershippingservice.com you will get dedicated information for international transport Kawasaki (JP KWS). We provide practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Send you shipping details and you will get a competitive quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, staunch and affordable way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Compared to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide relocations and shipping liquid bulk or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Kawasaki is an important hub in Japan.
- Commonly container types are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Kawasaki (JPKWS) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your goods are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder company will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Kawasaki (JP KWS), and will be shipped overseas to the recipient at the port of destination. They provide you options like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table you will find important information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Kawasaki |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPKWS |
| Transportation time | +/- 55 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | 1 Miyamoto-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 210-0004, Japan |
| 58kikaku@city.kawasaki.jp | |
| Website | www.city.kawasaki.jp/58/58yuuti/home/etop.html |
| Phone | 81442002111 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Kawasaki
- Cargo details
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival port. Choose how you want to transport: a complete full container (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Prepare your package
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Export documents
When you transport goods to Kawasaki (JPKWS), you should organize various export documents (to the national customs): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing list, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who is responsible for e.g shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your load is at this moment. You can check easily when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Kawasaki (JPKWS) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a container that suits your cargo
You need to ship a container from port of Kawasaki – (JP KWS) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and pick the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the text box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular container types. Also click further for information about Bill of Lading.
Details of a 20ft container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most preferred container size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including furniture and international movings. Some extra info: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.000 kg.
Advantages of a 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large cargo by sea. Tip: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ edition. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The format is universal: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. This has multiple advantages: It allows for a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Pay attention to the disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and less convenient delivery options. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Kawasaki (JPKWS) or Hamburg to Kawasaki (JPKWS).
- The concept of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
If a large full container is unnecessary, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight There are many positive aspects to mention like: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is faster during peak-season. Worth mentioning: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is a better choice. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume and weight.
- With LCL transport, you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2 m3 – 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, ZIM.
Other types of containers and customization
You can choose from many types of boxes for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for oil or petroleum, vegetables and fruit or fragile items. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in Puerto Moin (CRMOB), port of Sohar (OMSOH), Skikda (DZSKI) harbor and terminal Al Jubail (SAJUB).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry 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 heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Kawasaki (JPKWS) is very popular because of low tariffs, there are lots of different shipping options and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, dry bulk, containerized, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum, gasoline, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and plates, sugar, lumber, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: freight like sports equipment, clothes, toys, art and antiques, electronic goods & shoes, drinks, food, fashion, machines.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Kawasaki lasts about 55 days. The total distance is approximately 13000 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 24076 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, 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. The exact shipping time has several factors: the speed of the boat, sea weather condition and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Kawasaki (Japan) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various ingredients such as cargo dimension, transit time and conditions. Do not hesitate to contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When you send goods to Kawasaki, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Packing List. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Japan or take a look at the website (www.city.kawasaki.jp/58/58yuuti/home/etop.html).
The Incoterms tell us: Who is organising carriage and insurance? The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller is responsible for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).