Container shipping Antwerp to Papeete
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Papeete (PFPPT)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is flexible and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Ship a container overseas with breakbulk or personal goods can be outsourced to e.g. TS Lines. They can get you all kind of containers. An important distinction is (FCL) Full Container Load and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via containershippingservice.com we give helpful information for the purpose of international transport Papeete (PF PPT). You can read useful information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You will also find a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a good, secure and inexpensive way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is perfect for international removals and carrying fruit or vehicles.
- The Port of Papeete is a much-chosen harbor in French Polynesia.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 footers, 40 footers and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Papeete (PFPPT) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your products are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (the middleman) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Papeete (PF PPT), and will be shipped overseas to the addressee at the POD (port of destination). You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the next section we share important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Papeete |
| Country of destination | French Polynesia |
| Port Code | PFPPT |
| Transport Time | +/- 52 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Port address | BP 9164 Motu Uta, Papeete 98715, French Polynesia |
| E-mail address | direction@portppt.pf |
| Website | www.portdepapeete.pf/ |
| Phone number | 505454 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Papeete
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Choose if you want to ship full containers (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the desired format (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Cargo preparations
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Common Export Documents
If you are going to transport cargo to Papeete (PFPPT), you should organize relevant export documents (to the national customs): packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document that is completed by a carrier describing the correct state of goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm determines who will pay for things like transit, insurance and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your load is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the shipping is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Papeete (PFPPT) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container
You are going to ship a container from port of Papeete – (PF PPT) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to pick the right container type. They come in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. Below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular container types. You can also click directly to information about Commercial Invoice.
Specifications of a 20 foot container
20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are quite easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for all types of cargo, including household goods and removals. Some extra info: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- A very popular box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. Good to know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ choice. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The format is universal: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.600 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, it is best to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. The advantages are great: It guarantees a faster transit time, less potential for damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and insurance is extra important. Departing from another port? Also check out Rotterdam to Papeete (PFPPT) or Hamburg to Papeete (PFPPT).
- The idea of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. 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 consciously opt for various benefits such as: perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Watch out: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the volume and weight of the packages.
- The premise of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 – 15,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, POL, Wan Hai, ZIM.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very varied for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, grain, flour, or fragile items. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in Beirut (LBBEY), port of Oranjestad (AWORJ), Savannah (USSAV) harbor and terminal Burgas (BGBOJ).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of freight: what are you going to transport?
Exporting stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Papeete (PFPPT) has a lot of pluses: low prices, best for Bulky Goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, petroleum, diesel, gasoline, biofuels, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sand, coils, sugar, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: goods like electronic goods, toys, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, clothes or furniture, food, machines, shoes, fashion.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Papeete takes on average 52 days. The total distance is approx. 12100 nautical miles (NM). That is about 22409 km. If you choose transport by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, wind force and wind direction and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Papeete (French Polynesia) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by a number of factors like cargo volume and weight, shipping time and exchange rates. Fill in the request form for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Papeete, then customs clearance is an important step. You will need the following documentation: Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of French Polynesia or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.portdepapeete.pf/).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller arranges delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) means the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).