Container shipping Antwerp to Latakia
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Latakia (SYLTK)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it’s convenient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Ship a container overseas with breakbulk or cars and other vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as Global Feeder Shipping LLC. When you are exporting, you can choose from different types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we share dedicated information regarding international transport Latakia (SY LTK). We provide inside-information about the different types of sea containers. You can make use of our step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Provide us with your transport details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, staunch and affordable way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is excellent for worldwide relocations and carrying breakbulk or cars.
- The Port of Latakia is an important logistics artery in Syrian Arab Republic.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Latakia (SYLTK) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your material is stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) ensures that a container is ready. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin Latakia (SY LTK), and will be transported by sea to the agent at the POD (port of destination). You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we provide you with details about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Latakia |
| Country of destination | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Port Code | SYLTK |
| Transit Time | +/- 15 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | P.O.Box 220 Baghdad street Lattakia Syria |
| syrian-arab-republic@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.lattakiaport.gov.sy |
| Phone | 0096341476452 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Latakia
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the POD (port of destination). Choose if you want to ship (FCL) full containers or (LCL) and partial shipments. You can choose from a small or large container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the container
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport your goods to Latakia (SYLTK), you will need required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing declaration, packing list, export/import customs declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract signed by the carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that everything is ready to ship.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use container track and trace to check where your load is right now. You can see 24/7 when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Latakia (SYLTK) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a container that suits your cargo
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Latakia – (SY LTK) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20ft & 40ft) and different container specifications (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Jablah, Baniyas, Tartus, Masyaf, Safita, Idlib, Salamiyah, Aleppo, Yabrud, Duma, Manbij, Damascus, Jaramana, Qatana, Darayya, Nawá, Abu Kamal. In the box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. We are happy to provide you with more information about Ocean Freight.
Specifications of a twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items or international removals. Pro tip: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- A very popular box for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.500 kg.
Important specifications of the forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo by sea. Tip: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ variant. You’ve got just a little extra height. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The format is almost always the same: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.000 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. This has multiple advantages: faster transit time, less potential for damage and you pay lower price per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and the financial risk is much greater. Departing from another port? Also check out Rotterdam to Latakia (SYLTK) and Hamburg to Latakia (SYLTK).
- The goal of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
If you don’t prefer a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and more options during peak shipping season. Worth mentioning: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 1,5 m3 and 13 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, POL, ZIM, Evergreen.
Various other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, meat, fish and frozen foods or other special goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Be sure to check out the transport options to Castries (LCCAS), port of Greenock Ocean Terminal (GBGRK), Sudan (SDPZU) harbor and terminal Ancona (ITAOI).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Importing cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Latakia (SYLTK) has a lot of pluses: low cost, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: containerized, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, chemicals, biofuels, kerosene, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like sugar, coils, rods, 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: load like art and antiques, clothes, toys, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods or machines, drinks, food, shoes, furniture.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Latakia takes on average 15 days. The total distance is approx. 3550 nautical miles (M). That equates to 6575 kilometers. If you make a sea shipment, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, weather and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Latakia (Syrian Arab Republic) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various factors such as cargo dimension, period of the year and other costs like stacking and siting. We invite you to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you are sending goods to Latakia, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses. For more detailed information please contact the customs of Syrian Arab Republic or check the official website for more info (www.lattakiaport.gov.sy).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party pays for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the required port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the supplier to pay for the delivery of the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).