Container shipping Antwerp to Lisboa
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Lisbon (PTLIS)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s convenient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Importing a container overseas with container cargo or vehicles can be done via e.g. Sinokor Merchant Marine. When you are exporting, you can choose from various types of containers. An important point of attention is a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders you will find useful information for international transport Lisbon (PT LIS). You can read inside-information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You can make use of our step-by-step export plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and receive a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, safe and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide movings and importing refrigerated cargo or bikes.
- The Port of Lisboa is a popular port in Portugal.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Insulated, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Lisbon (PTLIS) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) sends the location details to you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departing port Lisbon (PT LIS), and will be shipped overseas to the recipient at the arrival port. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table 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 Lisboa |
| Country of destination | Portugal |
| Port Code | PTLIS |
| Transit Time | +/- 4 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | Rua da Junqueira, 94 Lisbon, Lisbon 1349-026 Portugal |
| E-mail address | admin.junqueira@portodelisboa.pt |
| Website | www.portodelisboa.com |
| Phone number | 351213922003 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Lisboa
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Choose how you want to transport: FCL (Full Container Load) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the freight
Primarily, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Common Export Documents
If you ship cargo to Lisbon (PTLIS), you need to share required export documents (to the national customs): certificates of origin, packing declaration, packing list, bill of lading, commercial invoice. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are important to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm states who bears responsibility for e.g. the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Frequently used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your container is at this moment. You can check easily when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Lisbon (PTLIS) to Antwerp (BEANR): select the container that suits the freight
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Lisboa – (PT LIS) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is necessary to ask an appropriate container. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, NYK, ZIM. The port offers an excellent connection to Lisbon, Cacilhas, Barreiro, Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal, Corroios, Amora, Alhos Vedros, Moscavide, Arrentela, Aldeia de Paio Pires, Caparica, Sobreda, Santo António da Charneca, Sacavém, Montijo, Moita, Algés, Pontinha. In the section below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You can also click through to our page about Packing list.
Specifications of a 20 ft container
20. ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are very efficient, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal stuff and movings. Some extra info: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.700 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Finally, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ edition. They are 9’6 tall. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.500 kg.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. This has multiple advantages: Usually a faster transit time, less potential for damage and and it is cheaper per unit. There are also disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and there is only limited availability. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Lisbon (PTLIS) and Hamburg to Lisbon (PTLIS).
- The idea of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd.
Less than container (LCL)
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The premise of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory space and lower sourcing risk. Notable: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping rates are based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The concept of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 and 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, POL, ZIM, Yang Ming, HMM.
What other types of containers are there
You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are also special possibilities for oils, flowers, fruit or fragile items. You can read more about it below. Also check other destinations such as Umm Qasr (IQUQS), port of Willemstad (ANCUR), Salvador (BRSSA) harbor and terminal Bristol (GBBRS).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry 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: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Important types of ocean cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Lisboa (PTLIS) has a lot of pluses: attractive prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: dry bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk, containerized, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, gasoline, chemicals, hydrogen, biofuels, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like coils, sand, lumber, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: load like art and antiques, clothes, toys, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods and machines, food, fashion, drinks, shoes.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Lisboa takes about 4 days. The total distance is approx. 1150 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 2130 km. When you have booked a sea freight you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull, weather conditions and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Lisboa (Portugal) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by a number of factors like type of goods transported, period of the year and other costs like stacking and siting. Do not hesitate to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When sending goods to Lisbon, then you should also think about customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Bill of Lading, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Portugal or view the website of the port/government (www.portodelisboa.com).
Incoterms describe all tasks, risks, and costs associated with the transaction of goods worldwide. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller is responsible for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller has the responsibility for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).