Container shipping Antwerp to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is great for bulk goods and it is safe. Importing a container overseas with container cargo or machinery can be done via e.g. SM Line. Freight forwarders offer different types of containers. There is made a difference between a complete full container (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our portal you will get dedicated information about international transport Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES SCT). We provide practical information about the different types of containers. Besides this we share a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Provide us with your transport details and we will send a quote with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a smart, secure and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
When we compare it to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
Sea freight is excellent for worldwide removals and exporting food or motorbikes.
The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is an important logistics artery in Spain.
You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your articles are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (intermediary) have a special container prepared. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES SCT), and will be shipped by sea to the importer at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below we offer useful information about the port of delivery.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Country of destination	Spain
Port Code	ESSCT
Transport Time	+/- 6 days
Shipping costs	$
Port address	Avda Francisco de la Roche 47, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
E-mail address	presidencia@puertosdetenerife.org
Website	www.puertosdetenerife.org/
Telephone number	922605465

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Cargo details
Enter the port of origin and the POD. Decide how you want to export: full containers (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). You can also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Loading and labeling the freight
Obviously, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, it is a good idea to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
Customs documents and procedures
When you transport cargo to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT), you will have to provide special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing declaration, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is completed by a carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that everything is ready to ship.
Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm states who takes care of, among other things, insurance, transport and all documents. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Track your cargo
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the shipping is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a container that suits your cargo

You need to ship a container from port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife – (ES SCT) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to book the right container for your cargo. Based on your load you choose a size (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the text box below we put everything together and offer information about the most common sizes and types. Check also more information about Open-Top Container.

Explanation about a twenty foot container

Twenty Foot Containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are quite easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects or international movings. Keep in mind: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

This box is often used for transporting cargo by sea.
A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kilogram.

Specifications of a forty foot container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. He can hold much more cargo. It is especially intended for transporting bulk goods by sea. Moreover, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. You’ve got just a little extra height. Very suitable for high products.

Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
In terms of format, this type comes out to: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
Maximum load is about +/- 28.500 kg.

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Full Container (FCL)

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many pluses: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited damage risk and the rates are more favorable. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and there is only limited availability. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT) or Hamburg to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT).

The concept of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
Load directly from factory or storage.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.

Information about LCL containers

When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you pay only for the volume you need, you can save on inventory costs and easy time-management and scheduling. Pay attention: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The cost of LCL is based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.

LCL Means that means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 1,5 m3 and 15 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
Capabilities at almost all international ports.
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, POL, Evergreen, ZIM.

Various other types of containers

There is a wide range of boxes for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, meat, fish and frozen foods or unique high value cargo. We explain everything below. You can also check more information about shipping to Subic Bay (PHSFS), port of Sydney (AUSYD), Brest (FRBES) harbor and terminal Reni (UAREN).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.

Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?

Shipping cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ESSCT) has many benefits: low cost, there are lots of different shipping options and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. The most important ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: neo bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. You can read more about it in the section below.

Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, diesel, gasoline, kerosene, hydrogen, chemicals.
Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sand, salt, coils, sugar.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
Retail & other: freight like sports equipment, toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques or drinks, furniture, shoes, food, fashion.

FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport

How many days are needed to ship from Antwerp to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Santa Cruz de Tenerife takes approx 6 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 1650 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 3056 km. If you ship something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: vessel speed, wind force and wind direction and type of shipment.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by important aspects like cargo type, season and pickup charges and Do not hesitate to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.

What customs documents do i need?

When you are sending goods to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit. For more detailed information you can contact the customs of Spain or take a look at the website (www.puertosdetenerife.org/).

What is the best Incoterm for my shipment?

The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter is responsible for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).