Container shipping Antwerp to Lome
You want to ship a container from Antwerp to Lome (TGLFW)? Sea freight has many pluses: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like roll on/roll off or vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. Regional Container Lines. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. There is made a difference between a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our experts you will find actual information regarding international transport Lome (TG LFW). You can read up-to-date information about the different types of containers. Besides this we share a 5 step export plan. Contact u directly and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, sure and low cost-way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and carrying food or cars.
- The Port of Lome offers excellent transit options in Togo.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Lome (TGLFW) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your goods are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) have a special container prepared. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Lome (TG LFW), and will be shipped overseas to the customs at the destination harbor. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the attached table you will find some basic data of the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Lome |
| Country of destination | Togo |
| Port Code | TGLFW |
| Transit Time | +/- 19 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Office address | PO Box 1225 Lome Togo |
| togoport@togoport.tg | |
| Website | www.togoport.tg |
| Phone number | 2282274742 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Lome
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Decide if you will ship full containers (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. You also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Packing the container
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport your goods to Lome (TGLFW), please pay attention to the necessary relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are important to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who is responsible for e.g insurance, transport and all documents. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use sea freight tracking to check where your shipping is right now. You can check easily when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Lome (TGLFW) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Lome – (TG LFW) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are CMA CGM, MSC. The port offers an excellent connection to Tsévié, Vogan, Aného, Tabligbo, Notsé, Kpalimé, Amlamé, Atakpamé, Badou, Sotouboua, Sokodé, Tchamba, Bassar, Bafilo, Kara, Kpagouda, Niamtougou, Kandé, Mango, Dapaong. In the paragraph below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most common sizes and types. You can also click directly to information about Road Freight.
Explanation of the 20 FT container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common and available size. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items and international movings. Good to know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- A very popular box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.000 kg.
Explanation about a 40ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting large loads by sea. Moreover, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ edition. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are standard: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
When you need a lot of container space, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: quick transit time, damage is lessened and it’s more cost-effective. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Lome (TGLFW) and Hamburg to Lome (TGLFW).
- The premise of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The meaning of LCL is: shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you pay only for the volume you need, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it is more flexible during peak-times. Remark: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably your best bet. The cost of LCL is based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- LCL Means that means that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 2,5 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ZIM, POL, Evergreen.
Other types of containers and customization
You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, flour, coffee or cocoa or very exclusive stuff. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Amsterdam (NLAMS), port of Blair (INIXZ), Fuzhou (CNFOC) harbor and terminal Moss (NOMSS).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Transporting load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Lome (TGLFW) has a lot of pluses: low maintenance cost, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: containerized, break bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, hydrogen, petroleum, kerosene, diesel, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sugar, sand, cement, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: goods like electronic goods, clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, toys + machines, shoes, furniture, drinks, fashion.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Lome takes on average 19 days. The total distance is about 4450 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 8241 km. If you make a sea shipment, you have to pay close attention to 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 boat speed, wind force and direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Lome (Togo) are slightly above average. The total price tag is determined by important aspects like type of container, shipping time and conditions. We invite you to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are sending goods to Lome, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Packing List, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Togo or check the official website for more info (www.togoport.tg).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party arranges transportation and insurance to the port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).