Container shipping Antwerp to Nueva Palmira
You want to ship a container from Antwerp to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is great for bulk goods and you can track the cargo in real time. Importing a container overseas with container cargo or furniture can be arranged by shipping companies such as Korea Marine Transport Corporation. There are and a wide range of container types. Shipping lines offer the choice between full containers (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our experts we share helpful information regarding international transport Nueva Palmira (UY NVP). We provide extensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send us your details and get a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, trustworthy and affordable way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international movings and the transit of refrigerated cargo or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Nueva Palmira is an important logistics artery in Uruguay.
- The most commonly used containers are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your material is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Nueva Palmira (UY NVP), and will be shipped overseas to the importer at the destination harbor. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the list below we share facts about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Nueva Palmira |
| Country of destination | Uruguay |
| Port Code | UYNVP |
| Transportation time | +/- 31 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Office address | Ruta 12 Km 0, Nueva Palmira, Uruguay |
| rgrien@anp.com.uy | |
| Website | www.anp.com.uy |
| Phone | (5982)6288059 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Nueva Palmira
- Shipment details
Enter the port of origin and destination of shipment. Determine the desired transport method: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To limit damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Export documents
If you want to send goods to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP), you must send various export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a legal document that is completed by a carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are important to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines who is the risk-bearing party for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo tracking to check where your container is at this moment. You can check the status when the load is departed from Port of Loading (POL), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Nueva Palmira (UYNVP) to Antwerp (BEANR): choose container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Nueva Palmira – (UY NVP) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to ask an appropriate container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20ft & 40ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. Well-known cities around the harbor are Carmelo, Dolores, Mercedes, Colonia, Fray Bentos, Juan Lacaze, Nueva Helvecia, Trinidad, Young, San José, Paysandú, Durazno, Santa Lucía, Florida, Canelones, Delta del Tigre, Paso de los Toros, Progreso, Las Piedras, La Paz. In the paragraph below you will find extensive information and advice about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We are happy to provide you with more information about Certificate of Origin.
What you need to know about the twenty foot container
20 FT containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are relatively easy to ship, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of furniture and movings. Pro tip: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods with transport ships.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.600 kg.
Explanation of the 40 ft container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. It is especially intended for shipping large cargo by sea. In conclusion, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ edition. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Stuff can be stacked high.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- It has the following dimensions: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The benefits are great: Usually a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and unloading can be a hassle. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP) and Hamburg to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP).
- FCL Means that means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL Means that means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You benefit from many advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, storage and insurance is advantageous and easy time-management and scheduling. Watch out: 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 the shipment is determined by shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- With LCL transport, your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3 m3 and 16,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Wan Hai, HMM, Yang Ming, ZIM.
Other special types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, flour, coffee or cocoa or other special goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Dalian (CNDLC), port of Ajman (AEAJM), Bahrain (BHBAH) harbor and terminal Tamatave (MGTMM).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Main types of ocean cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP) have all kinds of advantages: attractive tariffs, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and minimal restrictions. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, gasoline, petroleum, hydrogen, kerosene, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like sand, sugar, rods, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: goods like toys, art and antiques, electronic goods, clothes, sports equipment and fashion, drinks, food, furniture, shoes.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Nueva Palmira takes approx 31 days. The distance between the two ports is about 7550 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 13983 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The exact shipping time has several factors: the boat speed, wind force and wind direction and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Nueva Palmira (Uruguay) are slightly above average. The total cost depends on a number of factors like cargo type, shipping time and supply and demand. Contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you are sending goods to Nueva Palmira, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are required: Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Letter of Credit. For more substantive information and tips please contact the customs of Uruguay or check the official website for more info (www.anp.com.uy).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller covers the costs of transporting the cargo to the required port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).