Container shipping Antwerp to Khor al Fakkan
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Khor Fakkan (AEKLF)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s convenient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting a sea container with breakbulk or cars and other vehicles is very easy with e.g. Ocean Network Express (ONE). Shipping lines offer a lot of container-types. A big difference is being made between Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport agents we provide practical information for international transport Khor Fakkan (AE KLF). You will find practical information about the different types and ways of sea freight. On this website you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and receive a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, safe and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide removals and carrying food or equipment.
- The Port of Khor al Fakkan is a popular port in United Arab Emirates.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your personal stuff is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder will book a container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Khor Fakkan (AE KLF), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we provide you with details about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Khor al Fakkan |
| Country of destination | United Arab Emirates |
| Port Code | AEKLF |
| Transportation time | +/- 28 days |
| Shipping rates | $$ |
| Local address | P.O Box 510 Sharjah United Arab Emirates |
| shjports@emirates.net.ae | |
| Website | www.sharjahports.gov.ae |
| Phone number | 971-6-5281666 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Khor al Fakkan
- Freight Details
Enter the port of departure and the destination harbor. Also indicate whether you prefer a full container for yourself (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Cargo preparations
To start with, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Export documents
If you ship cargo to Khor Fakkan (AEKLF), you should think about various export documents (for the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are important to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and duty related matters. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your shipment is at this moment. You will get a notification when the ship is departed from the port of origin (POO), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Khor al Fakkan – (AE KLF) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM, Hanjin, K Line. Major towns near the seaport are Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi. In the following summary you can compare all types and read more about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You can also click directly to information about Air Freight vs Ocean Freight.
Explanation about a twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which results in lower shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal effects and international removals. What you might not know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is widely used for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.200 kg.
Explanation about a 40 FT container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Tip: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ variant. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are standard: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then you can book your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many pluses: quick transit time, limited chance of damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are of course also drawbacks: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and insurance is more expensive. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) and Hamburg to Khor Fakkan (AEKLF).
- The meaning of FCL is: the container only holds your cargo.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. The advantages of this option include: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more options during peak shipping season. Important: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then you better go for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- LCL Means that means that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 3,5 m3 – 15,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen, ZIM.
Other types of containers and customization
The range of boxes is very diverse for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Besides this, there are also applications for oils or chemicals, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Ube (JPUBJ), port of Puerto de Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC), Puerto de Mazatlan (MXMZT) harbor and terminal El Dekheila (EGEDK).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Khor al Fakkan (AEKLF) is very popular because of attractive pricing, very safe and secure and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: containerized, dry bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk. You will find all the information in the box 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): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, kerosene, petroleum, chemicals, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like plates, sugar, rods, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: goods like electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, art and antiques, clothes & drinks, machines, food, shoes, fashion.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Khor al Fakkan takes about 28 days. The distance to be covered is about 6800 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 12594 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The exact shipping time depends on the boat speed, weather and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Khor al Fakkan (United Arab Emirates) are average. The total cost is determined by various parts such as type of goods transported, season and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Message us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When sending goods to Khor Fakkan, then there are some important customs clearance documents. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of United Arab Emirates or check the official website for more info (www.sharjahports.gov.ae).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of delivering the goods to the named port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the supplier to pay for the delivery of the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).