Container shipping Antwerp to Ranong
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Ranong (THUNN)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s convenient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like ro-ro or cars is easy with shippinglines like Pacific International Lines. You can book various types of containers. An important distinction is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders we provide you with lots of practical information about international transport Ranong (TH UNN). We provide you with inside-information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a practical step-by-step plan. Contact u directly and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, sure and relatively cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare this to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is great for international movings and shipping ro-ro or factory parts.
- The Port of Ranong is a popular port in Thailand.
- Containers that are often transported are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Ranong (THUNN) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your articles are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder company will book a container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Ranong (TH UNN), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the arrival harbour. You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table you will find some basic data of the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Ranong |
| Country of destination | Thailand |
| Port Code | THUNN |
| Transportation time | +/- 42 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | 444 Tarua Road Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Thailand |
| patonline@port.co.th | |
| Website | www.rnp.port.co.th |
| Phone number | 2269-3000 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Ranong
- Enter freight details
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Determine the desired transport method: FCL (Full Container Load) or partial shipments (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Loading the freight
Firstly, make sure the freight is packed securely. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport goods to Ranong (THUNN), you will have to provide several export documents (for fast customs clearance): commercial invoice, packing list, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are important to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states who takes care of, among other things, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Frequently used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your container is at this moment. You will get a notification when the load is registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Ranong (THUNN) to Antwerp (BEANR): select the container that suits the freight
You are going to ship a container from port of Ranong – (TH UNN) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is important to find the right container type. There are different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. Below you will find extensive information and advice about the most common sizes and types. Check also more information about 20-foot Container.
Important specifications of the 20 foot container
20. ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are relatively easy to ship, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods and international movings. Good to know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.000 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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Details about Full Container (FCL)
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The advantages are great: efficient transit time, limited damage risk and you pay lower price per unit. Important to mention: it is expensive for small loads and you have higher inventory costs. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Ranong (THUNN) or Hamburg to Ranong (THUNN).
- FCL means that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.
Information about LCL containers
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The premise of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and lower sourcing risk. Remark: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- What we mean by LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 4 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, POL.
Information about other types of containers
The range of boxes is very diverse for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. But there are also specific options for oils, wheat, barley and cocoa or other special goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also read more information about shipments to Catania (ITCTA), port of Ploce (HRPLE), Saint John Port (CASJB) harbor and terminal Le Verdon (FRLVE).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Importing goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Ranong (THUNN) has a lot of pluses: attractive rates, high sea vessel load capacity and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, containerized, neo bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, gasoline, diesel, chemicals, petroleum, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sand, plates, lumber, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: goods like clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, toys, sports equipment and food, shoes, furniture, fashion, drinks.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Ranong lasts about 42 days. The total distance is about 10000 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 18520 kilometers. In case of sea freight, there are 2 important values, 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. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull, weather and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Ranong (Thailand) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by a number of factors like container size, shipping time and other costs like stacking and siting. Contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are sending goods to Ranong, then the customs clearance will also pass. You will need the following documentation: Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit. For more detailed information please contact the customs of Thailand or check the official website for more info (www.rnp.port.co.th).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party is responsible for the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller has the responsibility for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).