Container shipping Antwerp to Le Havre
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Le Havre (FRLEH)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is efficient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Ship a container overseas with breakbulk or cars is easy with shippinglines like Wan Hai Lines. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from all kind of containers. A big difference is being made between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport agents we provide helpful information for international transport Le Havre (FR LEH). We provide you with useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Provide us with your transport details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, safe and low cost-way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is suitable for international relocations and exporting dry bulk or consumer goods.
- The Port of Le Havre is one of the most important ports in France.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Le Havre (FRLEH) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Le Havre (FR LEH), and will be shipped by sea to the importer at the destination harbor. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the list below we share important information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Le Havre |
| Country of destination | France |
| Port Code | FRLEH |
| Transport Time | +/- 1 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Port address | Terre-Plein de la Barre B.P. 1413 Le Havre, Cedex 76067 France |
| internetpah@havre-port.fr | |
| Website | www.havre-port.net |
| Phone | 33232747400 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Le Havre
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival harbour. Decide if you will ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
First of all, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you want to send cargo to Le Havre (FRLEH), you must send required export documents (for the national customs): commercial invoice, packing declaration, packing list, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and duty related matters. Widely used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use sea freight tracking to check where your cargo is right now. You can get a sms or mail when the freight has been departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Le Havre (FRLEH) to Antwerp (BEANR): match your cargo with container type
You need to ship a container from port of Le Havre – (FR LEH) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include APL, China Shipping, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NSC, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Le Havre, Harfleur, Montivilliers, Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Caen, Mondeville, Bolbec, Fécamp, Lisieux, Lillebonne, Pont-Audemer, Bayeux, Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon, Yvetot, Bernay, Barentin, Saint-Lô, Maromme, Canteleu, Grand-Couronne. In the section below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Dry Van Containers.
Important specifications of the 20ft container
20 foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and international movings. What you might not know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Advantages of a forty foot container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. He can hold much more cargo. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large cargo by sea. Moreover, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ variant. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.800 kg.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then it is usually better to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. This has multiple advantages: efficient transit time, less potential for damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and unloading can be a hassle. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Le Havre (FRLEH) or Hamburg to Le Havre (FRLEH).
- FCL means that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
With a small freight, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The goal of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You benefit from many advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Watch out: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, 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 concept of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 2,5 m3 and 14,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, Wan Hai, POL, HMM.
Information about other types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, wheat, barley and cocoa or fragile items. We explain everything below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG), port of Pictou (CAPTO), Umm Qasr (IQUQS) harbor and terminal Punta Arenas (CLPUQ).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Shipping cargo by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Le Havre (FRLEH) has many benefits: it is very efficient, very safe and secure and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. The most important ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: break bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, hydrogen, chemicals, diesel, gasoline, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sugar, rods, plates, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: freight like toys, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, clothes, electronic goods and shoes, drinks, food, machines, furniture.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Le Havre takes on average 1 days. The distance between the two ports is about 225 nautical miles (NM). This is roughly equivalent to 417 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull, wind force and wind direction and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Le Havre (France) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by a number of factors like container size, period of the year and supply and demand. Feel free to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Le Havre, then there are some important customs clearance documents. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of France or check the official website for more info (www.havre-port.net).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of origin. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).