Container shipping Antwerp to Lobito
You want to ship a container from Antwerp to Lobito (AOLOB)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s convenient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a sea container with liquid bulk or semi-finished goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. They offer and a wide range of container types. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) Full Container Load and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via this website we give dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Lobito (AO LOB). We offer useful information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You will also find a 5 step export plan. Send you shipping details and receive a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, trustworthy and affordable way to export or import international containers.
- When you compare it with air shipments, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight provides services for international relocations and the transit of dry bulk or furniture.
- The Port of Lobito is a frequently chosen port in Angola.
- Commonly container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Lobito (AOLOB) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your material is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder company will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departing port Lobito (AO LOB), and will be shipped by ocean to the importer at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you can read different kind of info about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Lobito |
| Country of destination | Angola |
| Port Code | AOLOB |
| Transport Time | +/- 23 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Office address | Avenida da Independencia, CP 16, Lobito, Angola |
| angola@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | governo.gov.ao |
| Phone | 24472223439 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Lobito
- Cargo details
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Decide how you want to export: a full container for yourself (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Freight preparations
First of all, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To limit damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs document
In the situations that you export cargo to Lobito (AOLOB), please pay attention to the necessary various export documents (to the national customs): bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that everything is ready to ship.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. export/import documents, insurances and transport. Popular incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the track and trace service to check where your load is at this moment. You can see exactly when the vessel is departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Lobito (AOLOB) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Lobito – (AO LOB) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is important to book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the paragraph below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. We are happy to provide you with more information about Open-Top Container.
Advantages of a twenty foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items and movings. Keep in mind: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Details of a 40 foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it very economical for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ edition. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Very suitable for high products.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are standard: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.000 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: optimal transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and less convenient delivery options. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Lobito (AOLOB) and Hamburg to Lobito (AOLOB).
- What we mean by FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The meaning of LCL is: you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are multiple advantages: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and easy time-management and scheduling. Remark: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The total shipping costs are related to the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The meaning of LCL is: a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Cost effective for shipments between 3,5 m3 & 14 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM, Evergreen.
What other types of containers are there
There exist a lot of box-types for ocean transport. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Besides this, there are also applications for liquids, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Montrose (GBMON), port of Halifax (CAHAL), Oita (JPOIT) harbor and terminal Ljubljana (SILJU).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Load types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Importing goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Lobito (AOLOB) has many benefits: attractive rates, high sea vessel load capacity and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: break bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, petroleum, kerosene, chemicals, hydrogen, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like rods, lumber, plates, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: items like electronic goods, toys, medical/pharmacy, clothes, sports equipment or machines, fashion, drinks, shoes, food.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Lobito takes approximately 23 days. The total distance is about 5550 nautical miles. That equates to 10279 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The precise shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, wind force and direction and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Lobito (Angola) are slightly above average. The total cost depends on various ingredients such as cargo weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Contact us for current rates and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Lobito, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are required: Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Angola or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (governo.gov.ao).
The Incoterms tell us: Who is organising carriage and insurance? For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller bears responsibility for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).