Container shipping Antwerp to Oita
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Oita (JPOIT)? Sea freight is very practical: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is great for bulk goods and it is safe. Transporting a sea container with gas-based fuels or vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as Regional Container Lines. There are all kind of containers. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) full containers and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our freight forwarders we offer dedicated information with a view to international transport Oita (JP OIT). We get you useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, sure and cheap way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide relocations and the transportation of container cargo or vehicles.
- The Port of Oita is an important logistics artery in Japan.
- The range of containers includes: twenty footers, forty footers and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Oita (JPOIT) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your products are packed in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Oita (JP OIT), and will be shipped by ocean to the agent at the POD (port of destination). They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the schedule below you can read different kind of info about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Oita |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPOIT |
| Transport Time | +/- 55 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | 1-1 3 Chome, Otemachi, Oita City, Oita 870-8501, Japan |
| E-mail address | japan@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.pref.oita.jp/14300/faz/faz1/english/faz_en.html |
| Telephone number | 097-536-1111 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Oita
- Details of your shipping
Enter the departing port and the arrival harbour. Decide how you want to export: a full container for yourself (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Loading the freight
Obviously, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport your goods to Oita (JPOIT), you should organize required export documents (for fast customs clearance): certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your container is right now. You will get a notification when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Oita (JPOIT) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Oita – (JP OIT) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you pick the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the next section you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. Check also more information about Air Freight.
Important specifications of the 20ft container
20-foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most common and available size. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and international movings. Nice to know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for sending goods with transport ships.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Explanation about a forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Finally, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ choice. Thereby you have a little more height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.400 kg.
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(FCL) Full Container
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The benefits are great: efficient transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Oita (JPOIT) and Hamburg to Oita (JPOIT).
- The concept of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, COSCO.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is faster during peak-season. Watch out: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping rates are based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- LCL means that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 & 16 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ZIM, POL, HMM.
Other types of containers and customization
There are many different types of boxes available for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for oils, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. You can read more about it below. You can also read more information about shipments to Lisbon (PTLIS), port of Tokyo (JPTYO), Bangkok Modern Terminal (THBMT) harbor and terminal Djibouti (DJJIB).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry 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: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Freight types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Oita (JPOIT) has lots of advantages: attractive rates, it is great for transporting bulky goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, dry bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum, chemicals, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and rods, coils, sand, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: products like toys, clothes, electronic goods, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy or drinks, machines, furniture, food, shoes.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Oita takes around 55 days. The distance to be covered is about 13000 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 24076 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time depends on vessel speed, wind force and direction and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Oita (Japan) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by a number of factors like cargo volume and weight, season and exchange rates. Message us for the best rates and current transit times.
When shipping goods to Oita, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Packing List. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Japan or check the official website for more info (www.pref.oita.jp/14300/faz/faz1/english/faz_en.html).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Popular terms for waterway transportation are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party pays for covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the named port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process 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 Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).