Container shipping Antwerp to Nassau
You are planning to ship a container from Antwerp to Nassau (BSNAS)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is great for bulk goods and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container overseas with liquids or personal goods is very easy with e.g. Sea Lead Shipping. There are many different sizes and types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we give helpful information about international transport Nassau (BS NAS). We get you practical information about the different types of sea containers. You will also find a practical step-by-step plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and you will get a competitive quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, trouble-free and relatively cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is perfect for worldwide movings and importing vegetables or vehicles.
- The Port of Nassau is a popular port in Bahamas.
- The most commonly used containers are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Nassau (BSNAS) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your articles are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) sends the location details to you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Nassau (BS NAS), and will be shipped by ocean to the terminal at the POD. You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below you will find some basic data of the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Nassau |
| Country of destination | Bahamas |
| Port Code | BSNAS |
| Transport Time | +/- 20 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | PO Box N-8175, Nassau, Bahamas |
| portaja@batelnet.bs | |
| Website | www.bahamas.gov.bs |
| Telephone number | 242-322-8832 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Nassau
- Freight Details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Choose how you want to transport: a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Freight preparations
First of all, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Export documents
When you transport your cargo to Nassau (BSNAS), you must send up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Choose Incoterm
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g transit, insurance and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track your shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your cargo is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Nassau (BSNAS) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Nassau – (BS NAS) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the paragraph below you will find useful information about the most common sizes and types. Our specialists also provide details about Letter of Credit.
Details of a 20ft container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which means they are cheaper to ship. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff or international movings. Good to know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.400 kilogram.
What you need to know about the 40 foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. In conclusion, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ choice. They are 9’6 tall. Very suitable for high products.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are as follows: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The benefits are great: Usually a faster transit time, less potential for damage and and it is cheaper per unit. There are also disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and less convenient delivery options. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Nassau (BSNAS) or Hamburg to Nassau (BSNAS).
- FCL Means that means that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
If a large full container is unnecessary, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The goal of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many benefits like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Worth mentioning: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume and weight.
- The concept of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 – 15,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen, ZIM, POL.
Various other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are also special possibilities for oils or chemicals, flour, coffee or cocoa or other special goods. Our expert has laid out a list below. Also check other destinations such as Norrkoping (SENRK), port of Singapore (SGSIN), Limassol (CYLMS) harbor and terminal Zhanjiang (CNZHA).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting 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: the best option for for organic products.
Main types of ocean freight: what do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Nassau (BSNAS) have all kinds of advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and eco-friendly. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: break bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, chemicals, diesel, hydrogen, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like sugar, rods, cement, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: freight like toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment and shoes, machines, food, drinks, fashion.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Nassau lasts about 20 days. The total distance is about 4750 nautical miles. That is about 8797 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you will have to deal with 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. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the boat speed, sea weather condition and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Nassau (Bahamas) are relatively expensive. The final invoice amount is determined by various parts such as container size, season and exchange rates. Send us a message for a price proposal and transit times.
When you send goods to Nassau, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are required: Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Bahamas or check the official website for more info (www.bahamas.gov.bs).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter arranges the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the named port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).