Container shipping Antwerp to Pemba
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Pemba (MZPOL)? Sea freight is very practical: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s transparant and it has live tracking. Transporting containers with freight like refrigerated cargo or personal goods can be outsourced to e.g. Antong Holdings (QASC). They can get you various types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container for yourself (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport specialists we provide lots of practical information for international transport Pemba (MZ POL). We provide extensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. On this website you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and get a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trouble-free and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide movings and shipping fruit or motorbikes.
- The Port of Pemba is one of the biggest ports of Mozambique.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Pemba (MZPOL) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your cargo is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Pemba (MZ POL), and will be shipped by sea to the customs at the POD (port of destination). They can get you services like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table below we offer useful information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Pemba |
| Country of destination | Mozambique |
| Port Code | MZPOL |
| Transportation time | +/- 34 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Port address | Praca dos trabalhadores, C.P. No. 2159, Maputo, Mozambique |
| mozambique@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.cfmnet.co.mz |
| Phone number | 25821327173 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Pemba
- Freight Details
Enter the departure port and the arrival harbour. Choose how you want to transport: full containers (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the desired format (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Firstly, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To limit damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you want to send cargo to Pemba (MZPOL), please pay attention to the necessary required export documents (for the national customs): packing declaration, packing list, bill of lading, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document signed by the carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choose Incoterm
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The agreed Incoterm determines who takes care of, among other things, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use container track and trace to see where your shipping is right now. You can see in realtime when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Pemba (MZPOL) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container
You are going to ship a container from port of Pemba – (MZ POL) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you rent a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Several major international shipping lines operate here. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the following summary you will find useful information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We also offer more information about Bulk Containers.
Explanation of the 20 foot container
20. ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common and available size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods and movings. Nice to know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for shipping freight by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.200 kg.
Specifications of a forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Good to know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, it is best to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, limited damage risk and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Departing from another port? Also check out Rotterdam to Pemba (MZPOL) and Hamburg to Pemba (MZPOL).
- FCL Means that means that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If a large full container is unnecessary, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The meaning of LCL is: you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is faster during peak-season. Worth mentioning: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL cost is calculated by the volume and weight of the packages.
- The meaning of LCL is: you reserve space in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2 m3 & 15,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Evergreen, Wan Hai, ZIM, POL.
Information about other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for liquid bulk, flour, coffee or cocoa or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. You can also check more information about shipping to Berbera (SOBBO), port of Sharjah (AESHJ), Corinto (NICIO) harbor and terminal Manila South Harbour (PHMNS).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Cargo types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Pemba (MZPOL) have all kinds of advantages: low tariffs, there are lots of different shipping options and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: break bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerized. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, gasoline, biofuels, kerosene, chemicals, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like coils, sugar, cement, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: load like toys, electronic goods, clothes, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment & drinks, fashion, food, furniture, shoes.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Pemba takes on average 34 days. The total distance is about 8150 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 15094 km. If you make a sea shipment, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, wind force and direction and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Pemba (Mozambique) are slightly above average. The total cost depends on various features such as cargo weight, season and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Send us a message for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you are exporting goods to Pemba, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Mozambique or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.cfmnet.co.mz).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter bears responsibility for the transportation to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).