Container shipping Antwerp to Moss
You are planning to ship a container from Antwerp to Moss (NOMSS)? Sea freight is very useful: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s convenient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like container cargo or factory parts can be done via e.g. Regional Container Lines. You can book different types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between Full Container Load (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via this website you will get practical information for international transport Moss (NO MSS). We share useful information about the different types of containers. For this we offer a step-by-step export plan. Contact u directly and we will prepare a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trouble-free and affordable way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and importing vegetables or consumer goods.
- The Port of Moss is an important logistics artery in Norway.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Insulated, Dry Van, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Moss (NOMSS) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your cargo is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will book a container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Moss (NO MSS), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the arrival port. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the next section you will find practical information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Moss |
| Country of destination | Norway |
| Port Code | NOMSS |
| Transportation time | +/- 1 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | Postboks 118, Strandgate 10, Moss 1501, Norway |
| firmapost@moss-havn.no | |
| Website | www.moss-havn.no |
| Phone | 69208700 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Moss
- Shipment details
Enter the departing port and the destination harbor. Decide if you will ship a complete full container (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Find a container size that fits your goods (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you ship goods to Moss (NOMSS), you should organize special export documents (on behalf of national customs): commercial invoice, packing declaration, packing list, bill of lading, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who bears responsibility for e.g. export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the load is 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 Moss (NOMSS) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a suitable container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Moss – (NO MSS) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is necessary to find the right container type. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Several major international shipping lines operate here. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the paragraph below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Commercial Invoice.
What you need to know about the 20 FT container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are relatively easy to ship, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items and international removals. Nice to know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- The most commonly used box for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.900 kg.
Important specifications of the 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo by sea. In conclusion, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ choice. You have more height at your disposal. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The benefits are great: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and the rates are more favorable. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and unloading can be a hassle. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Moss (NOMSS) and Hamburg to Moss (NOMSS).
- The meaning of FCL is: you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
With a small freight, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many benefits like: you can send some good in a cheap way, the handling and insurance costs are limited and lower sourcing risk. Notable: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The cost of LCL is based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- LCL means that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3,5 m3 & 14,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. POL, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM, Wan Hai.
Other types of containers and customization
There is a wide range of boxes for ocean transport. 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 liquid bulk, wheat, barley and cocoa or very expensive items. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in Belawan (IDBLW), port of Santander (ESSDR), Fos sur Mer (FRFOS) harbor and terminal Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Important types of ocean cargo: what are you going to transport?
Importing goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Moss (NOMSS) is very popular because of attractive costs, there are lots of different shipping options and eco-friendly. The main categories of ocean cargo transported by sea include: roll on/roll off, break bulk, containerized, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, hydrogen, chemicals, biofuels, petroleum, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, coils, sugar, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: load like art and antiques, electronic goods, clothes, toys, medical/pharmacy + food, fashion, shoes, machines, drinks.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Moss takes approx 1 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 540 nautical miles (M). That is about 1000 km. When you send something by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The precise shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, weather and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Moss (Norway) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various features such as cargo volume and weight, shipping route and local handling fees. Feel free to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Moss, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Letter of Credit. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Norway or check the official website for more info (www.moss-havn.no).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller pays for delivering the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) means the supplier to pay for the delivery of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).