Container shipping Antwerp to Philadelphia
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Philadelphia (USPHL)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with liquid bulk or semi-finished goods is very easy with e.g. Transworld Group. Freight forwarders offer different types of containers. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport agents we offer lots of practical information for the purpose of international transport Philadelphia (US PHL). We get you extensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. You can make use of our step-by-step import plan. Mail us with your needs and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, safe and relatively cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare this to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide removals and exporting break bulk or equipment.
- The Port of Philadelphia is one of the biggest ports of United States.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Philadelphia (USPHL) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your articles are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) have a special container prepared. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Philadelphia (US PHL), and will be transported by sea to the addressee at the port of destination. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the attached table you can read different kind of info about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Philadelphia |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USPHL |
| Transit Time | +/- 27 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | 3460 N. Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134, United States |
| marketing@philaport.com | |
| Website | www.philaport.com |
| Phone number | 215-426-2600 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Philadelphia
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you prefer a full container just for your freight (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Cargo preparations
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs document
When you import cargo from Philadelphia (USPHL), you will have to provide relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by the carrier or agent to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Frequently used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use container track and trace to check where your load is at this moment. You will get a notification when the shipping is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Philadelphia (USPHL) to Antwerp (BEANR): select the container that suits the freight
You need to ship a container from port of Philadelphia – (US PHL) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to book the right container for your cargo. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk. The port offers an excellent connection to Philadelphia, Camden, Yeadon, Gloucester City, Darby, Collingswood, Lansdowne, Pennsauken, Audubon, Drexel Hill, Bellmawr, Cherry Hill, Ardmore, Woodbury, Haddonfield, Springfield, Maple Shade, Cinnaminson, Broomall, Woodlyn. In the box below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. You can also click through to our page about International Movings.
Advantages of a twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to stack, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and international removals. Keep in mind: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- A very popular box for transporting cargo by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.000 kg.
Explanation of the 40 ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. It is especially intended for shipping large quantities of goods. What you may not know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ edition. They are 9’6 tall. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- It has the following dimensions: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then a full container is often worth it. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. This has multiple advantages: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited damage risk and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not efficient for small cargo types and the financial risk is much greater. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Philadelphia (USPHL) and Hamburg to Philadelphia (USPHL).
- The concept of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Maersk, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If you do not need a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that you share the container with other importers. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Pay attention: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is a better choice. LCL cost is calculated by the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 2 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. POL, ZIM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.
Other types of containers and customization
The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your items. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Special boxes are also being used for oils, flour, coffee or cocoa or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Puerto de Altamira (MXATM), port of Empresa Portuaria Valparaiso (CLVAP), Algeciras (ESALG) harbor and terminal Sfax (TNSFA).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Kind of load: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Philadelphia (USPHL) have all kinds of advantages: low prices, high sea vessel load capacity and minimal restrictions. Popular types of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: break bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, hydrogen, biofuels, petroleum, chemicals, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and sand, salt, plates, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: products like electronic goods, clothes, sports equipment, toys, medical/pharmacy or food, shoes, machines, furniture, fashion.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Philadelphia takes approx 27 days. The total distance is approx. 6550 nautical miles. This is equivalent to 12131 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: draft and speed, sea weather condition and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Philadelphia (United States) are relatively expensive. The total cost is determined by important aspects like type of goods transported, season and other costs like stacking and siting. Request a quote without obligation for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When sending goods to Philadelphia, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents should be provided: Packing List, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of United States or view the website of the port/government (www.philaport.com).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party takes care of the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).