Container shipping Antwerp to Livorno
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Livorno (ITLIV)? Sea freight is very practical: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, you have low maintenance costs and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting containers with freight like roll on/roll off or furniture can be done via e.g. Antong Holdings (QASC). Shipping lines offer various types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via this website you will receive actual information about international transport Livorno (IT LIV). We share practical information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Mail us with your needs and receive a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, safe and relatively cheap way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide removals and the transportation of refrigerated cargo or consumer goods.
- The Port of Livorno is one of the most important ports in Italy.
- The range of containers includes: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Livorno (ITLIV) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your products are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder company have a special container prepared. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Livorno (IT LIV), and will be shipped overseas to the terminal at the destination harbor. They offer solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below we share facts about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Livorno |
| Country of destination | Italy |
| Port Code | ITLIV |
| Transportation time | +/- 14 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | Palazzo Rosciano 6 Livorno, LI 57123 Italy |
| info@porto.livorno.it | |
| Website | www.porto.livorno.it |
| Phone number | 390586249465 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Livorno
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the POD. Determine your container terms: a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Freight preparations
As a starting point, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Common Export Documents
If you are going to transport cargo to Livorno (ITLIV), you will have to provide special export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing list, bill of lading. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract signed by the carrier describing the correct state of goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are important to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm defines who will pay for things like the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use cargo tracking to check where your shipping is right now. You can see exactly when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Livorno (ITLIV) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container
You are going to ship a container from port of Livorno – (IT LIV) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to pick the right container type. There are different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are China Shipping, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MSC, ZIM. The port offers an excellent connection to Leghorn, Pisa, Rosignano Marittimo, Cascina, Ponsacco, San Giuliano Terme, Vecchiano, Pontedera, Cecina, Lucca, Santa Maria a Monte, Massarosa, Viareggio, Capannori, Castelfranco di Sotto, Altopascio, Camaiore, Fucecchio, San Miniato, Volterra. In the following summary you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Certificate of Origin.
Details of a 20ft container
20 FT containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common and available size. They are quite easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and international movings. Keep in mind: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for sending goods with transport ships.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.900 kg.
Important specifications of the 40ft container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. He can hold much more cargo. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large quantities of goods. Moreover, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ edition. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many advantages to it: It allows for a faster transit time, limited damage risk and it’s more cost-effective. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and insurance is more expensive. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Livorno (ITLIV) or Hamburg to Livorno (ITLIV).
- The concept of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, MSC, Maersk.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
If a large full container is unnecessary, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The idea of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Pay attention: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL cost is calculated by the volume and weight of the packages.
- The premise of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 – 14,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ZIM, POL, Evergreen.
Other types of containers and customization
You can choose from many types of boxes for transporting your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, meat, fish and frozen foods or fragile items. We’ve explained it all below. You can also check more information about shipping to Halifax (CAHAL), port of Casablanca (MACAS), Moresby (PGPOM) harbor and terminal Galveston (USGLS).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Kind of cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Livorno (ITLIV) has a lot of pluses: attractive prices, high sea vessel load capacity and minimal restrictions. Frequently chosen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: containerized, liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, hydrogen, chemicals, petroleum, biofuels, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also lumber, sand, plates, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: items like art and antiques, sports equipment, toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy or shoes, drinks, furniture, fashion, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Livorno takes about 14 days. The total distance is approximately 3250 nautical miles (M). That is about 6019 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, sea weather condition and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Livorno (Italy) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to important aspects like type of container, the total distance to the delivery destination and supply and demand. Feel free to contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When transporting goods to Livorno, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are important: Packing List, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of Italy or view the website of the port/government (www.porto.livorno.it).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party arranges the carriage of the goods up to the agreed port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).