Container shipping Antwerp to Port Louis
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Louis (MUPLU)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and it is eco-friendly. Shipping a container with sea freight such as breakbulk or semi-finished goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. You can choose from various types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: full containers (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists we offer dedicated information with a view to international transport Port Louis (MU PLU). We offer useful information about the various sea container types. For this we offer a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, staunch and affordable way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international movings and transporting vegetables or vehicles.
- The Port of Port Louis is a frequently chosen port in Mauritius.
- The range of containers includes: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Louis (MUPLU) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your articles are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will reserve a container for you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Port Louis (MU PLU), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the arrival port. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table we share facts about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Port Louis |
| Country of destination | Mauritius |
| Port Code | MUPLU |
| Transportation time | +/- 32 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Office address | H.Ramnarain Building, Mer RougePort Louis, Mauritius |
| mauport@intnet.mu | |
| Website | www.mauport.com |
| Telephone number | 2302065400 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Port Louis
- Cargo details
Enter the port of departure and the port of destination. Specify your preference: full containers (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Firstly, make sure the freight is packed securely. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, it is a good idea to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Common Export Documents
If you ship cargo to Louis (MUPLU), you must send various export documents (for the national customs): packing declaration, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice signed by the carrier describing the correct state of goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your shipment
Use sea freight tracking to check where your container is right now. They will send you a mail when the freight has been departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Louis (MUPLU) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a suitable container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Port Louis – (MU PLU) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to pick the right container type. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM, Maersk, MOL, MSC. Major towns near the seaport are Port Louis, Le Hochet, Baie du Tombeau, Pailles, Notre Dame, Arsenal, Long Mountain, Calebasses, Petite Rivière, Crève Coeur, Moka, Saint Pierre, Ripailles, Congomah, Gros Cailloux, Verdun, Triolet, Dagotière, Plaines des Papayes, Espérance. In the next chapter you can read all important information about the most popular boxes. You may also like: LCL Shipping.
Details of a 20ft container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to stack on the vessel, that means they are quite cheap. Widely used for transporting personal effects and movings. Nice to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for shipping freight by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.000 kg.
Explanation about a 40 foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. It is especially intended for transporting bulk goods by sea. What you may not know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ box. You’ve got just a little extra height. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The format is universal: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.200 kg.
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Full Container (FCL)
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then a full container is often worth it. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: optimal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Louis (MUPLU) or Hamburg to Louis (MUPLU).
- What we mean by FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If a large full container is unnecessary, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). With LCL transport, multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, less inventory costs & management and more options during peak shipping season. Worth mentioning: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The cost of LCL is based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- LCL Means that means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 3,5 m3 – 16,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, POL, Evergreen, ZIM, Yang Ming.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very varied for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. But there are also specific options for oils, onions, potatoes, vegetables or high class goods. We give a short explanation below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Grangemouth (GBGRG), port of Kandla (INIXY), Malaga (ESAGP) harbor and terminal Catania (ITCTA).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean freight: What do you want to ship?
Exporting goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Port Louis (MUPLU) is very popular because of you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and eco-friendly. Frequently chosen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: break bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, petroleum, biofuels, kerosene, hydrogen, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and plates, rods, lumber, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: goods like electronic goods, art and antiques, clothes, medical/pharmacy, toys or machines, fashion, furniture, food, drinks.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Port Louis takes around 32 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 7750 nautical miles (nmi). This is roughly equivalent to 14353 km. If you choose transport by sea, 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 is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull, sea weather condition and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Port Louis (Mauritius) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by important aspects like cargo type, transit time and incoterms. Do not hesitate to contact us for current rates and transit times.
When you send goods to Port Louis, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Mauritius or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.mauport.com).
Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party bears responsibility for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of origin. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).