Container shipping Antwerp to Rijeka
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Rijeka (HRRJK)? Sea freight is very practical: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and it is trustworthy. Transporting containers with freight like ro-ro or factory parts is easy with shippinglines like Transworld Group. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. Shipping lines offer the choice between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we offer practical information about international transport Rijeka (HR RJK). You can read extensive information about the different types of sea containers. You will also find a export plan in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and we get you a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, safe and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is great for international relocations and the transportation of food or personal effects.
- The Port of Rijeka is a much-chosen harbor in Croatia.
- Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Rijeka (HRRJK) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your products are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will reserve a container for you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Rijeka (HR RJK), and will be shipped over the ocean to the consignee at the POD (port of destination). You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the schedule below we offer useful information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Rijeka |
| Country of destination | Croatia |
| Port Code | HRRJK |
| Transportation time | +/- 12 days |
| Shipping costs | $$ |
| Office address | LUKA Rijeka d.d., Riva 1, Rijeka 51000, Croatia |
| rijeka.gateway@portauthority.hr | |
| Website | www.portauthority.hr |
| Phone | 38551351111 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Rijeka
- Freight Details
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Choose how you want to transport: (FCL) full containers or (LCL) Less Container Load. You also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Pack you load
To begin, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To transport the cargo in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you import cargo from Rijeka (HRRJK), you will have to provide required export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and duty related matters. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your load is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Rijeka (HRRJK) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a suitable container
You want to ship a container from port of Rijeka – (HR RJK) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM, Evergreen. Important towns around the port are Rijeka, Opatija, Krk, Senj, Buje, Ogulin, Porec, Rab, Rovinj, Pula, Karlovac, Pag, Gospic, Zapresic, Zagreb, Velika Gorica, Sesvete, Petrinja, Krapina, Zadar. In the following summary you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular container types. You can also click through to our page about Collapsible Container.
Important specifications of the 20 foot container
20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items or international movings. Keep in mind: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- A very popular box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.600 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 ft container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ box. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- It has the following dimensions: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.700 kg.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
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. There is no need to share it with other shippers. This has multiple advantages: ideal transit time, less potential for damage and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: it is not suitable for small cargo and insurance is more expensive. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Rijeka (HRRJK) and Hamburg to Rijeka (HRRJK).
- FCL means that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
With a small freight, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The meaning of LCL is: you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is faster during peak-season. Notable: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The cost of LCL is based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- LCL means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 1,5 m3 – 15 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, POL, Yang Ming, Wan Hai.
Various other types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for international cargo shipping. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. But there are also specific options for oils, wheat, barley and cocoa or other special goods. You can read more about it below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Klang West (MYPKG), port of Bilbao (ESBIO), Saganoseki (JPSAG) harbor and terminal Manila (PHMNL).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Cargo types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Rijeka (HRRJK) have all kinds of advantages: low maintenance cost, best for Bulky Goods and minimal restrictions. Popular types of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, chemicals, kerosene, diesel, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and salt, cement, plates, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like art and antiques, electronic goods, clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy and fashion, shoes, food, drinks, furniture.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Rijeka takes on average 12 days. The distance to be covered is about 2850 nautical miles (M). Converted that is 5278 km. If you ship something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the boat speed, wind force and direction and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Rijeka (Croatia) are average. The total cost depends on important aspects like the size of the container, shipping time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Feel free to contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When shipping goods to Rijeka, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are important: Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Croatia or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.portauthority.hr).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party pays for transportation and insurance to the named port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the selling party is fully liable for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).