Container shipping Antwerp to Lagos
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Lagos (PTLOS)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is efficient and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with breakbulk or semi-finished goods is very easy with e.g. Sinokor Merchant Marine. There are various types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a complete full container (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our experts you will receive lots of practical information regarding international transport Lagos (PT LOS). We offer practical information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Describe what you want to transport and get a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, sure and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is suitable for international relocations and importing refrigerated cargo or personal goods.
- The Port of Lagos is a much-chosen harbor in Portugal.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Lagos (PTLOS) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your goods are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder company will book a container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Lagos (PT LOS), and will be transported by sea to the consignee at the port of destination. They provide you options like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find practical information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Lagos |
| Country of destination | Portugal |
| Port Code | PTLOS |
| Transportation time | +/- 4 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | Edifício da Administração, 8600-315 Lagos, Portugal |
| portugal@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.portugal.gov.pt |
| Phone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Lagos
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and destination of shipment. Determine the desired transport method: (FCL) full containers or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
Primarily, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs document
When exporting goods to Lagos (PTLOS), you should think about relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice signed by the carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for, for example, export/import documents, insurances and transport. Frequently used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use sea freight tracking to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can see exactly when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Lagos (PTLOS) to Antwerp (BEANR): choose container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Lagos – (PT LOS) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. Major towns near the seaport are Lagos, Ikorodu, Ifo, Shagamu, Epe, Abeokuta, Igbo Ora, Ibadan, Eruwa, Apomu, Ikire, Lalupon, Modakeke, Fiditi, Okitipupa, Gbongan, Olupona, Iwo, Oyo, Iseyin. In the next section you can compare all types and read more about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Check also more information about Documents.
What you need to know about the 20 FT container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to stack, which results in lower shipping costs. Widely used for transporting personal effects and international removals. What you might not know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for shipping freight by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.600 kg.
Specifications of a forty foot container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. What you may not know: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ version. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.100 kilogram.
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(FCL) Full Container
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many advantages to it: faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transshipment is more complex and the financial risk is much greater. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Lagos (PTLOS) and Hamburg to Lagos (PTLOS).
- The idea of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
LCL: Less than container
If you do not need a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept 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: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and more flexible during intense shipping season. Worth mentioning: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then you better go for FCL. The shipping rates are based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The premise of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 and 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ZIM, Evergreen.
Various other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Besides this, there are also applications for oils or chemicals, flowers, fruit or very expensive items. We explain everything below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for the Bay of Cadiz (ESCAD), port of Banjul (GMBJL), Tekirdag (TRTEK) harbor and terminal Cork (IEORK).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Main types of ocean freight: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Lagos (PTLOS) has many benefits: it is very efficient, it is great for transporting bulky goods and very flexible. Popular types of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: dry bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, diesel, hydrogen, gasoline, kerosene, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like coils, sand, sugar, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: cargo like sports equipment, clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods + fashion, food, shoes, drinks, furniture.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Lagos takes on average 4 days. The distance to be covered is about 1150 nautical miles (nmi). This is roughly equivalent to 2130 km. When you have booked a sea freight you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. Shipping time is subject to vessel speed, wind force and direction and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Lagos (Portugal) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by various features such as cargo type, the total distance to the delivery destination and supply and demand. We invite you to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When shipping goods to Lagos, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Portugal or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.portugal.gov.pt).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of delivering the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller has the responsibility for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).