Container shipping Antwerp to Mombasa
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Mombasa (KEMBA)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s convenient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting a sea container with breakbulk or semi-finished goods can be outsourced to e.g. Sinotrans. When you are exporting, you can choose from all kind of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: full containers (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we provide you with actual information for international transport Mombasa (KE MBA). We share knowledge and inside-information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a 5 step export plan. Contact u directly and get a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, safe and inexpensive way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Compared to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is recommended for international movings and shipping container cargo or machinery.
- The Port of Mombasa is a frequently chosen port in Kenya.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: twenty footers, forty footers and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Mombasa (KEMBA) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your cargo is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of Mombasa (KE MBA), and will be transported by sea to the consignee at the destination harbor. You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the list below we share facts about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Mombasa |
| Country of destination | Kenya |
| Port Code | KEMBA |
| Transport Time | +/- 29 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Office address | P.O Box 95009 Mombasa Kenya |
| E-mail address | kenya@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.kpa.co.ke |
| Telephone number | 254-041-2312211 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Mombasa
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the destination harbor. Decide how you want to export: (FCL) Full Container Load or Less Container Load (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
Primarily, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Common Export Documents
If you ship cargo to Mombasa (KEMBA), you should think about special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): certificates of origin, packing list, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm shows who takes care of, among other things, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipment is right now. You can see in realtime when the ship is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Mombasa (KEMBA) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Mombasa – (KE MBA) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include APL, CMA CGM, Maersk, MOL, MSC, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Mombasa, Kwale, Mariakani, Kinango, Gazi, Takaungu, Sawasawa, Kilifi, Shimoni, Malindi, Voi, Wundanyi, Kipini, Witu, Taveta, Lamu, Makueni, Wote, Kitui, Namanga. In the next section you can compare all types and read more about the most popular products. Also click further for information about Piano transport.
Advantages of a 20 ft container
20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal effects and international removals. Nice to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is widely used for transporting cargo by sea.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40 ft container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. Finally, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This way cargo can be stacked high.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- 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.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.000 kg.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then renting a full container is the most interesting. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: Usually a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and there is only limited availability. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Mombasa (KEMBA) and Hamburg to Mombasa (KEMBA).
- What we mean by FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
With a small freight, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The meaning of LCL is: you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You benefit from many advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Pay attention: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total shipping costs are related to the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The concept of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2,5 m3 – 16 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, ZIM, Yang Ming.
Information about other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for oils, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also read more information about shipments to Montreal (CAMTR), port of Lanshi (CNLNS), Cotonou (BJCOO) harbor and terminal Newark (USEWR).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky 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: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Kind of cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Mombasa (KEMBA) has a lot of pluses: low maintenance cost, there are lots of different shipping options and very flexible. Relevant ocean cargo categories that are transported by sea are: break bulk, dry bulk, containerized, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, gasoline, hydrogen, biofuels, kerosene, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and plates, rods, lumber, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: cargo like clothes, toys, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment and fashion, furniture, machines, drinks, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Mombasa takes around 29 days. The total distance is about 6950 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 12871 kilometers. In case of sea freight, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The exact shipping time has several factors: condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and direction and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Mombasa (Kenya) are slightly above average. The total costs are determined by various components as the size of the container, period of the year and incoterms. Contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When you are sending goods to Mombasa, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Packing List. For more detailed information you can contact the customs of Kenya or view the website of the port/government (www.kpa.co.ke).
Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller pays for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the agreed port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).