Container shipping Antwerp to La Guaira

You are planning to ship a container from Antwerp to La Guaira (VELAG)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is great for bulk goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a sea container with dry bulk or cars can be arranged by shipping companies such as Maersk. They offer many different types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between (FCL) Full Container Load and a partial filled container (LCL). Via this website we share useful information regarding international transport La Guaira (VE LAG). We offer inside-information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send us your details and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.

Ocean shipping is a quick, secure and low cost-way to transport large and heavy loads.
When you compare it with air shipments, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
Sea freight is great for worldwide movings and the transit of liquid bulk or motorbikes.
The Port of La Guaira is a much-chosen harbor in Venezuela.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Hard-Top, Insulated, Dry Van, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to La Guaira (VELAG) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your goods are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of La Guaira (VE LAG), and will be shipped by ocean to the consignee at the destination harbor. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the schedule below you will find practical information about the port of delivery.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of La Guaira
Country of destination	Venezuela
Port Code	VELAG
Transportation time	+/- 24 days
Shipping rates	$$$
Office address	Terminal Maritimo, Dr. Jose Maria Vargas, Av. Soublette, La Guaira, Estado Vargas, Venezuela
E-mail address	presidencia_plc@plcsa.gov.ve
Website	www.plcsa.gob.ve
Telephone number	58-23030802

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of La Guaira

Shipment details
Enter the port of origin and the POD (port of destination). Determine the desired transport method: (FCL) Full Container Load or a partial filled container (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Preparing the cargo
Firstly, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To prevent accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
Customs document
When you import cargo from La Guaira (VELAG), you will need various export documents (for fast customs clearance): bill of lading, packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
Make a choice for Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who will pay for things like the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
Cargo Track & Trace
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your load is right now. You can see exactly when the load is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from La Guaira (VELAG) to Antwerp (BEANR): select the container that suits the freight

You want to export goods and ship a container from port of La Guaira – (VE LAG) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is important to find the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 ft, 40 ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, MOL, MSC, ZIM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Catia La Mar, Maiquetía, La Guaira, Caracas, Caraballeda, Chacao, Los Teques, Baruta, Carrizal, El Cafetal, Petare, El Hatillo, La Dolorita, Caucaguita, La Victoria, Charallave, San Mateo, Guarenas, Cúa, Turmero. In the text box below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. We also offer more information about Refrigerated Containers.

Advantages of a twenty foot container

20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are quite easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal effects and international removals. Pro tip: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

This box offers a solution for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.200 kg.

Specifications of a 40ft container

The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large sea freight. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ version. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Very suitable for high products.

Very suitable for large loads.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.000 kilogram.

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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: It allows for a faster transit time, limited damage risk and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: it is not suitable for small cargo and the financial risk is much greater. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to La Guaira (VELAG) and Hamburg to La Guaira (VELAG).

FCL Means that means that you get the universal right to your own container.
Load directly from factory or storage.
It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO.

When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?

If a large full container is unnecessary, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You benefit from many advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, you spend less on inventory space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Worth mentioning: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then you better go for FCL. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

LCL means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
A good solution for shipping volumes between 2,5 m3 – 16 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. POL, ZIM, Yang Ming, HMM, Wan Hai.

Other types of containers and customization

You can choose from many types of boxes for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. But there are also specific options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. Our expert has laid out a list below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Colombo (LKCMB), port of Newcastle (AUNTL), Bandar Abbas (IRBND) harbor and terminal The Ghent (BEGNE).

Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).

Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.

Kind of load: What do you want to ship?

Shipping cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to La Guaira (VELAG) has many benefits: low prices, best for Bulky Goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, dry bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, chemicals, hydrogen, diesel, kerosene, biofuels.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like rods, salt, plates, coils.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
Retail & other: freight like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, clothes, toys, art and antiques or machines, drinks, food, furniture, fashion.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

How many days are needed to ship from Antwerp to La Guaira?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to La Guaira takes approximately 24 days. The distance between the two ports is about 5650 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 10464 km. When you send something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The precise shipping time depends on draft and speed, wind force and direction and type of cargo.

What is the total price of shipping a container to La Guaira (VELAG)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to La Guaira (Venezuela) are slightly above average. The final invoice amount is determined by a number of factors like cargo weight, transit time and other costs like stacking and siting. Request a quote without obligation for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.

What customs documents do i need?

When shipping goods to La Guaira, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents should be provided: Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Venezuela or view the website of the port/government (www.plcsa.gob.ve).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party arranges the carriage of the goods up to the agreed port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller has the responsibility for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).