Container shipping Antwerp to Luanda
You want to ship a container from Antwerp to Luanda (AOLAD)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is great for bulk goods and it is trustworthy. Transporting a sea container with roll on/roll off or personal goods is very easy with e.g. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Freight forwarders offer all kind of containers. There is made a difference between (FCL) full containers and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our portal we provide up-to-date information about international transport Luanda (AO LAD). You can read practical information about the different types of sea containers. Further on you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Send us your details and we will prepare a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, safe and cost-effective way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare this to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide movings and shipping container cargo or bikes.
- The Port of Luanda offers excellent transit options in Angola.
- The range of containers includes: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Luanda (AOLAD) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your material is packed in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Luanda (AO LAD), and will be shipped overseas to the agent at the arrival port. You can choose for: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the next section we offer useful information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Luanda |
| Country of destination | Angola |
| Port Code | AOLAD |
| Transport Time | +/- 23 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Office address | Largo 4 de Fevereiro Luanda 1229 Angola |
| portoluanda@snet.co.ao | |
| Website | www.otal.com/angola |
| Telephone number | 2442335975 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Luanda
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Determine your container terms: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Prepare your package
Obviously, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you are going to transport goods to Luanda (AOLAD), you should think about special export documents (to the national customs): packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is provided to the shipper describing the correct state of goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm defines who is responsible for e.g export/import documents, insurances and transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use cargo tracking to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can see exactly when the load is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Luanda (AOLAD) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Luanda – (AO LAD) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to pick the right container type. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM, MSC. Well-known cities around the harbor are Luanda, Caxito, Uíge, Camabatela, Sumbe, Kibala, Soyo, Malanje, Cabinda, Lobito, Catumbela, Benguela, Longonjo, Caála, Huambo, Kuito, Caluquembe, Catabola, Chissamba, Caconda. In the box below you will find useful information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We also offer more information about Bill of Lading.
Information and benefits of twenty foot container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most common container worldwide. It’s a very common and efficient size, which results in lower shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and international removals. Nice to know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.000 kg.
Information and benefits of forty foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. It is especially intended for shipping large volumes of cargo. Good to know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ variant. You’ve got just a little extra height. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are standard: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.800 kg.
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FCL: Full Container
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many advantages to it: quick transit time, limited damage risk and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and insurance is more expensive. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Luanda (AOLAD) or Hamburg to Luanda (AOLAD).
- The goal of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
If a large full container is unnecessary, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The idea of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are many benefits like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Important: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- The premise of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 1,5 m3 – 14,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen, POL, ZIM.
Other special types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Special boxes are also being used for oils or chemicals, meat, fish and frozen foods or very exclusive stuff. Our expert has laid out a list below. You can also read more information about shipments to Matadi (CDMAT), port of Acajutla (SVAQJ), Shimizu (JPSMZ) harbor and terminal Maputo (MZMPM).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Kind of load: what do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting cargo by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Luanda (AOLAD) has lots of advantages: attractive tariffs, very safe and secure and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, neo bulk, containerized, dry bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, hydrogen, diesel, kerosene, chemicals, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like rods, plates, cement, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: items like sports equipment, clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, toys & furniture, machines, drinks, shoes, fashion.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Luanda takes approx 23 days. The distance to be covered is about 5550 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 10279 kilometers. In case of sea freight, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: draft and speed, wind force and wind direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Luanda (Angola) are slightly above average. The total price tag is determined by various components as the size of the container, the total distance to the delivery destination and incoterms. Send us a message for current rates and transit times.
When sending goods to Luanda, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit. For additional information, please contact the customs of Angola or check the official website for more info (www.otal.com/angola).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller covers the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).