Container shipping Antwerp to Puerto Cabello
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Puerto Cabello (VEPBL)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is economical and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a sea container with dry bulk or cars and other vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. COSCO. There are many different types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is a complete full container (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our portal we provide you with dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Puerto Cabello (VE PBL). You will find comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send you shipping details and we get you a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, safe and inexpensive way to export or import international containers.
- When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is ideal for international relocations and the transportation of liquids or machinery.
- The Port of Puerto Cabello is one of the biggest ports of Venezuela.
- Commonly container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Puerto Cabello (VEPBL) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your articles are packed in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Puerto Cabello (VE PBL), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the arrival harbour. They can get you services like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we provide you with details about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Puerto Cabello |
| Country of destination | Venezuela |
| Port Code | VEPBL |
| Transit Time | +/- 24 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Office address | Final Calle Puerto Cabello, Edif IPAPC, piso 6, Puerto Cabello, Edo Carabobo, Venezuela |
| venezuela@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.ipapc.gov.ve |
| Telephone number | 582423801974 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Puerto Cabello
- Shipment details
Enter the departing port and destination of shipment. Choose if you want to ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Loading the freight
First of all, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs document
When you transport your cargo to Puerto Cabello (VEPBL), you will need various export documents (for the national customs): commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a required document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your shipment
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your container is right now. You can see in realtime when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Puerto Cabello (VEPBL) to Antwerp (BEANR): choose container
You want to ship a container from port of Puerto Cabello – (VE PBL) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is important to pick the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Puerto Cabello, Goaigoaza, Morón, Guacara, Valencia, San Joaquín, Mariara, Tacarigua, El Limón, Güigüe, Maracay, Palo Negro, Turmero, Nirgua, Tinaquillo, Cagua, San Mateo, Villa de Cura, La Victoria, San Felipe. In the next chapter you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Shipping rates.
Explanation of the 20 foot container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and furniture or international removals. Nice to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is widely used for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40 foot container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then a full container is often worth it. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. This has multiple advantages: It allows for a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and the financial risk is much greater. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Puerto Cabello (VEPBL) and Hamburg to Puerto Cabello (VEPBL).
- FCL Means that means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you share the container with other importers. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is more flexible during peak-times. Worth mentioning: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then you better go for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on volume and weight.
- The idea of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, ZIM, POL.
Alternative container types
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your items. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most common type is the Dry van. But there are also specific options for oil or petroleum, grain, flour, or fragile items. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in Aberdeen Harbour (GBABD), port of Maracaibo (VEMAR), Shibushi (JPSBS) harbor and terminal Cagliari (ITCAG).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of cargo: What do you want to ship?
Importing load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Puerto Cabello (VEPBL) has many benefits: attractive tariffs, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The most important ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: dry bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, petroleum, hydrogen, diesel, biofuels, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and coils, salt, rods, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: products like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods, toys and shoes, food, drinks, machines, fashion.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Puerto Cabello takes on average 24 days. The distance to be covered is about 5650 nautical miles (nmi). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 10464 km. When you export something, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The precise shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, weather conditions and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Puerto Cabello (Venezuela) are slightly above average. The final invoice amount is determined by important aspects like type of goods transported, shipping time and freight forwarder handling fees. Fill in the application form for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When transporting goods to Puerto Cabello, then the customs clearance will also pass. You need to present the following documents: Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Venezuela or take a look at the website (www.ipapc.gov.ve).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).