Container shipping Antwerp to Miami
You want to ship a container from Antwerp to Miami (USMIA)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s convenient and it is trustworthy. Importing a container overseas with ro-ro or cars and other vehicles is easy with shippinglines like Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). They can get you and a wide range of container types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container for yourself (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our portal you will find lots of practical information regarding international transport Miami (US MIA). We get you inside-information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Provide us with your transport details and you will get a competitive quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, sure and affordable way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is perfect for international movings and importing gas-based fuels or consumer goods.
- The Port of Miami is a much-chosen harbor in United States.
- Frequently used containers types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Miami (USMIA) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your goods are packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will reserve a container for you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Miami (US MIA), and will be shipped by ocean to the agent at the POD. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we share important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Miami |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USMIA |
| Transportation time | +/- 27 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | 1015 N. America Way, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33132, United States |
| E-mail address | portofmiami@miamidade.gov |
| Website | www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami |
| Phone | 3053717678 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Miami
- Shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD. Determine your container terms: (FCL) Full Container Load or partial shipments (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
Primarily, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To transport the cargo in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs document
When you import goods from Miami (USMIA), you should think about special export documents (on behalf of national customs): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing list, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for e.g export/import documents, insurances and transport. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your shipment is right now. You can check the status when the freight has been registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Miami (USMIA) to Antwerp (BEANR): match your cargo with container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Miami – (US MIA) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to pick the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20ft & 40ft) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the text box below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Rail Freight.
Explanation about a twenty foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common and available size. It’s a very common and efficient size, so the transport costs are quite low. Widely used for transporting personal stuff and international removals. Keep in mind: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- This box offers a solution for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40 ft container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it very economical for transporting large loads by sea. Tip: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. Thereby you have a little more height. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then renting a full container is the most interesting. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The benefits are great: ideal transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and the rates are more favorable. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and it is hard to book during peak season. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Miami (USMIA) or Hamburg to Miami (USMIA).
- The premise of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You benefit from many advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, the handling and insurance costs are limited and easy time-management and scheduling. Important: if you can fill more than half of a container, then you better go for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- The meaning of LCL is: your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3,5 m3 & 15,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Wan Hai.
Other container types for special loads
There exist a lot of box-types for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, flowers, fruit or very exclusive stuff. We explain everything below. You can also look further at transport options in Gemlik (TRGEM), port of Sao Francisco do Sul (BRSFS), Tartous (SYTTS) harbor and terminal Osaka (JPOSA).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Importing load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Miami (USMIA) has lots of advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, best for Bulky Goods and very flexible. The most important ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, diesel, kerosene, gasoline, hydrogen, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, lumber, cement, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: freight like art and antiques, sports equipment, toys, clothes, electronic goods + furniture, fashion, shoes, food, machines.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Miami takes on average 27 days. The total distance is approximately 6550 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 12131 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you have to take into account 2 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. The actual shipping time depends on vessel speed, wind force and direction and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Miami (United States) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by important aspects like cargo dimension, transit time and supply and demand. We invite you to contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you are exporting goods to Miami, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Packing List, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of United States or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for all expenses the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).