Container shipping Antwerp to Kota Kinabalu

Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI)? Sea freight is very practical: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and it has live tracking. Importing a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or semi-finished goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Zhonggu Logistics Corporation. Shipping lines offer and a wide range of container types. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) Full Container Load and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport specialists we provide you with helpful information for the purpose of international transport Kota Kinabalu (MY BKI). We offer up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and inexpensive way to import and export goods internationally.
Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
Sea freight is excellent for international movings and carrying roll on/roll off or equipment.
The Port of Kota Kinabalu is an important logistics artery in Malaysia.
You can choose from the following containers: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your articles are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Kota Kinabalu (MY BKI), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the arrival port. They offer solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table we provide you with details about the port of discharge.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Kota Kinabalu
Country of destination	Malaysia
Port Code	MYBKI
Transportation time	+/- 43 days
Shipping rates	$
Office address	Sabah Ports Authority Building Jalan Tun Fuad Kota Kinabalu, Tanjong Lipat 88617 Malaysia
E-mail address	malaysia@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.portsworld.com/Ports/kotakinabalu.htm
Phone number	6088-538500

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Kota Kinabalu

Select shipment details
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Determine the desired transport method: a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Loading and labeling the freight
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Customs documents and procedures
If you are going to transport cargo to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI), you will have to provide relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a required document provided by a carrier to a shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that they are ready to be shipped.
Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows how much responsibility you have for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use cargo tracking to see where your freight is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.

Sea freight from Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a suitable container

You need to ship a container from port of Kota Kinabalu – (MY BKI) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Kota Kinabalu, Putatan, Kinarut, Papar, Kota Belud, Ranau, Keningau, Beaufort, Labuan, Kudat, Limbang, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Miri, Tawau, Semporna, Bintulu, Kapit, Sibu, Sri Aman. In the text box below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You may also like: Commercial Invoice.

What you need to know about the twenty foot container

20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which ensures low handling costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items or international removals. Some extra info: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo via the ocean.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.700 kg.

Details of a 40 foot container

The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. They can carry far more cargo at once. It is especially intended for shipping large sea freight. What you may not know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ choice. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Stuff can be stacked high.

Very suitable for large loads.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.900 kilogram.

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Full Container (FCL)

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then a full container is often worth it. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, damage is lessened and and it is cheaper per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: you need large volume to be viable and there is only limited availability. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI) and Hamburg to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI).

The goal of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO.

Information about LCL containers

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you share the container with other importers. There are many positive aspects to mention like: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Watch out: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is a better choice. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.

The idea of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
For low-volume shipments of between 3 m3 & 15 m3.
You only pay for the space you are using.
Easier to find space during peak season.
Available at: e.g. HMM, POL, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Wan Hai.

Various other types of containers

There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for oils, flour, coffee or cocoa or fragile items. You can read more about it below. You can also check more information about shipping to Ashdod (ILASH), port of Gemlik (TRGEM), Jacksonville (USJAX) harbor and terminal Taichung (TWTXG).

Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like like grain and ore.
Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.

Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.

Kind of load: What do you want to ship?

Importing load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI) have all kinds of advantages: low tariffs, very safe and secure and eco-friendly. Relevant ocean cargo categories shipped via sea routes are: containerized, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.

Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline, diesel, kerosene.
Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and lumber, salt, coils, cement.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
Retail & other: items like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, clothes, toys, electronic goods or fashion, shoes, machines, furniture, drinks.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport

How many days does it take to ship from Antwerp to Kota Kinabalu?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Kota Kinabalu takes around 43 days. The distance to be covered is about 10000 nautical miles. This is equivalent to 18520 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull, wind force and direction and type of shipment.

What are the costs of a shipping container to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by various components as cargo type, shipping time and other costs like stacking and siting. Do not hesitate to contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.

What documents do you need for customs?

When sending goods to Kota Kinabalu, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Letter of Credit, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, please contact the customs of Malaysia or check the official website for more info (www.portsworld.com/Ports/kotakinabalu.htm).

What are Incoterms, and which one is the best to ship with

Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter covers transportation and insurance to the named port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the selling party is fully liable for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).