Container shipping Antwerp to Kobe
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Kobe (JPUKB)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, you have low maintenance costs much more environmental friendly than air freight. Ship a container overseas with breakbulk or furniture can be facilitated by shippinglines like Matson. Freight forwarders offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between a complete full container (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com you will get useful information about international transport Kobe (JP UKB). We offer extensive information about the different types of containers. Besides this we share a step-by-step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and we will prepare a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, trustworthy and cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Compared to air transport, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide movings and transporting breakbulk or personal effects.
- The Port of Kobe offers excellent transit options in Japan.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Tank containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Kobe (JPUKB) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your material is packed in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of Kobe (JP UKB), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the POD. There are different kind of options: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below we share important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Kobe |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPUKB |
| Transit Time | +/- 55 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Office address | Kobe C.I.T. Bldg,16F, 1-14,Hamabe-Dori 5-chome, Chuo-ku Kobe 651-0083 Japan |
| E-mail address | shionkou@kptc.co.jp |
| Website | www.kptc.co.jp |
| Phone | 81-(0)78-231-2401 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Kobe
- Freight Details
Enter the port of origin and the port of destination. Determine your container terms: a full container for yourself (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Also select container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
To begin, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Common Export Documents
If you want to send goods to Kobe (JPUKB), please pay attention to the necessary various export documents (for the national customs): packing list, bill of lading, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document signed by the carrier describing the correct state of goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are important to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm shows who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Much chosen incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use container track and trace to see where your load is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the vessel is registered at the POO (port of load), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Kobe (JPUKB) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Kobe – (JP UKB) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and find the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. Major towns near the seaport are Kobe, Ashiya, Nishinomiya, Akashi, Takarazuka, Amagasaki, Itami, Sanda, Miki, Ikeda, Kawanishi, Izumiotsu, Sakai, Kishiwada, Takaishi, Toyonaka, Kaizuka, Izumi, Ono, Suita. In the following summary you will find useful information about the most common sizes and types. Also click further for information about Collapsible Container.
What you need to know about the 20ft container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting personal items and international movings. Some extra info: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.400 kg.
Information and benefits of forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting large loads by sea. Moreover, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ variant. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Very suitable for high products.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, than you can reserve your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The benefits are great: faster transit time, limited damage risk and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: you need large volume to be viable and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Kobe (JPUKB) or Hamburg to Kobe (JPUKB).
- The premise of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you share space with others. The advantages of this option include: you’re only charged for the space you are using, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Disclaimer: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 3 m3 – 16 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Yang Ming, ZIM, Wan Hai, Evergreen.
Special containers for special freight
There is a wide range of boxes for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also look further at transport options in Pyeongtaek (KRPTK), port of Sfax (TNSFA), Zarate (ARZAE) harbor and terminal Paradip Garh (INPRT).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Kind of cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Kobe (JPUKB) has a lot of pluses: low rates, there are lots of different shipping options and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: neo bulk, containerized, dry bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- 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. kerosene, petroleum, chemicals, hydrogen, biofuels, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also cement, plates, salt, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: cargo like toys, clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods and shoes, drinks, fashion, furniture, food.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Kobe takes around 55 days. The total distance is approx. 13000 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 24076 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Kobe (Japan) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various features such as type of goods transported, shipping time and conditions. Do not hesitate to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you send goods to Kobe, then you should also think about customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading. 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.kptc.co.jp).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party arranges the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller must arrange all processes concerning the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).