Container shipping Antwerp to Matadi
You want to ship a container from Antwerp to Matadi (CDMAT)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s convenient and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container overseas with dry bulk or cars and other vehicles can be done via e.g. Transworld Group. When you are exporting, you can choose from different types of containers. A big difference is being made between Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will get useful information for the purpose of international transport Matadi (CD MAT). We provide you with extensive information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will send a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trustworthy and cheap way to import and export goods internationally.
- Compared to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide relocations and the transportation of ro-ro or personal goods.
- The Port of Matadi is an important hub in Congo.
- Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Matadi (CDMAT) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your products are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Matadi (CD MAT), and will be shipped over the sea to the terminal at the port of destination. They offer solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table we share facts about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Matadi |
| Country of destination | Congo |
| Port Code | CDMAT |
| Transportation time | +/- 23 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Local address | Office National des Transports (ONATRA) Boulevard du 30 Juin Kinshasa Congo, Democratic Republic of |
| amukole@gtmdrc.com | |
| Website | www.gtmdrc.com |
| Phone | 24315224761 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Matadi
- Cargo details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the port of destination. Choose how you want to transport: (FCL) full containers or a partial filled container (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Primarily, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To limit damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Export documents
If you want to send goods to Matadi (CDMAT), you should organize relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, packing list, bill of lading, certificates of origin. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document signed by the carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Incoterms for transport
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transit, insurance and customs clearance. Widely used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Follow your cargo live
Use cargo tracking to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can check the status when the cargo 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 Matadi (CDMAT) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Matadi – (CD MAT) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Matadi, Boma, Tshela, Mbanza-Ngungu, Kasangulu, Kinshasa, Kasongo-Lunda, Mushie, Bolobo, Bandundu, Nioki, Bulungu, Kikwit, Inongo, Mangai, Ilebo, Tshikapa, Mbandaka, Luebo, Mweka. In the paragraph below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular boxes. You can also click directly to information about Shipping lines.
Explanation of the 20ft container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. It’s a very common and efficient size, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and movings. Nice to know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.200 kg.
Details of a forty foot container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it very economical for transporting large loads by sea. Also, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. You’ve got just a little extra height. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.100 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. This has multiple advantages: ideal transit time, less potential for damage and and it is cheaper per unit. Important to mention: it is not suitable for small cargo and it is hard to book during peak season. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Matadi (CDMAT) or Hamburg to Matadi (CDMAT).
- What we mean by FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM.
Information about LCL containers
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight The advantages of this option include: you’re only charged for the space you are using, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Worth mentioning: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is a better choice. LCL cost is calculated by volume and weight.
- The meaning of LCL is: your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 3 m3 & 13 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ZIM, POL.
Special containers for special freight
You can choose from many types of boxes for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Special boxes are also being used for liquid bulk, wheat, barley and cocoa or very expensive items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Elizabeth (ZAPLZ), port of Sucre (VECUM), Bell Bay (AUBEL) harbor and terminal Songkhla (THSGZ).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Transporting goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Matadi (CDMAT) is very popular because of low rates, it is great for transporting bulky goods and very flexible. Popular types of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, diesel, petroleum, kerosene, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and cement, salt, plates, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: goods like electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, clothes, toys & fashion, drinks, shoes, machines, furniture.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Matadi takes approximately 23 days. The total distance is about 5350 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 9908 km. When you export something, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time is subject to vessel speed, weather conditions and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Matadi (Congo) are slightly above average. The total costs are determined by various features such as the size of the container, period of the year and local handling fees. Send us a message for a quote for your transport.
When you are exporting goods to Matadi, then there are some important customs clearance documents. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Congo or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.gtmdrc.com).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party pays for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).