Container shipping Antwerp to Caldera
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Antwerp to Puerto de Caldera (CRCAL)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s convenient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Importing a container overseas with ro-ro or furniture can be done via e.g. Evergreen Marine Corporation. You can choose from and a wide range of container types. You have to choose between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we provide lots of practical information for international transport Caldera (CR CAL). We provide you with inside-information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You will also find a export plan in 5 steps. Send you shipping details and we will prepare a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, trustworthy and cost-effective way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Compared to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is excellent for international movings and exporting liquids or machinery.
- The Port of Caldera is one of the most important ports in Costa Rica.
- Frequently used containers types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Puerto de Caldera (CRCAL) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your goods are wrapped up in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Caldera (CR CAL), and will be shipped over the ocean to the consignee at the destination harbor. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the schedule below you can read different kind of info about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Caldera |
| Country of destination | Costa Rica |
| Port Code | CRCAL |
| Transit Time | +/- 30 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Port address | Km 76 ruta 27 San José Caldera |
| E-mail address | costa-rica@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.spcaldera.com/ |
| Telephone number | 5066344169 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Caldera
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and the POD. Decide how you want to export: (FCL) Full Container Load or Less Container Load (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the container
To start with, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To limit damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you are going to transport cargo to Puerto de Caldera (CRCAL), you should organize several export documents (for the national customs): commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are important to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm states who is responsible for e.g insurance, transport and all documents. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your container is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading, arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Puerto de Caldera (CRCAL) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Caldera – (CR CAL) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is important to find the right container type. They come in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the next chapter you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You can also click through to our page about Packing list.
What you need to know about the 20 foot container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) are one of the most used container types. It’s a very common and efficient size, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and international removals. Good to know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- This box is often used for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40ft container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Good to know: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ variant. You have more height at your disposal. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The format is almost always the same: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: It allows for a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and it’s more cost-effective. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Puerto de Caldera (CRCAL) and Hamburg to Puerto de Caldera (CRCAL).
- The concept of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, MSC.
LCL: Less than container
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many positive aspects to mention like: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, less inventory costs & management and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Worth mentioning: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The total costs are calculated based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- LCL Means that means that you reserve space in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 4 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, ZIM, HMM, Yang Ming.
Information about other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most common type is the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for liquids, wheat, barley and cocoa or very expensive items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Also check other destinations such as Dublin (IEDUB), port of Belawan (IDBLW), Nacala (MZMNC) harbor and terminal Shekou (CNSHK).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- 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: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Main types of ocean freight: what are you going to transport?
Importing load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Caldera (CRCAL) has many benefits: attractive costs, there are lots of different shipping options and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: containerized, dry bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, petroleum, hydrogen, kerosene, biofuels, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and sand, lumber, cement, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods + food, shoes, machines, drinks, furniture.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Caldera takes on average 30 days. The distance between the two ports is about 7250 nautical miles. This is equivalent to 13427 kilometers. When you send something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the speed of the boat, wind force and direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Caldera (Costa Rica) are slightly above average. The actual costs are determined by various features such as type of goods transported, shipping time and conditions. We invite you to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Caldera, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of Costa Rica or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.spcaldera.com/).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party arranges the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the named port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller must arrange everything regarding delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).