Container shipping Antwerp to Saipan
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Rota West Harbor (MPROP)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s transparant and it is trustworthy. Ship a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or equipment is very easy with e.g. SM Line. You can book a lot of container-types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: (FCL) full containers and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport agents you will receive dedicated information regarding international transport Rota (MP ROP). We offer useful information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Besides this we share a 5 step export plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will prepare a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, sure and cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Compared to air transport, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is a solution for international removals and exporting liquids or vehicles.
- The Port of Saipan is one of the most important ports in Northern Mariana Islands.
- Popular container types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Rota West Harbor (MPROP) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your goods are put on a container with pellets. The intermediary (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Rota (MP ROP), and will be shipped by ocean to the addressee at the destination harbor. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the next section we share important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Saipan |
| Country of destination | Northern Mariana Islands |
| Port Code | MPROP |
| Transit Time | +/- 51 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | P.O. Box 501055, Saipan 96950, Northern Mariana Islands |
| northern-mariana-islands@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.cpa.gov.mp/ |
| Telephone number | 670532‑9497 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Saipan
- Cargo details
Enter the departing port and the port of destination. Decide how you want to export: a complete full container (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Freight preparations
Obviously, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you import cargo from Rota West Harbor (MPROP), you will have to provide several export documents (for correct national customs papers): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm defines who bears responsibility for e.g. transit, insurance and customs clearance. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can see exactly when the ship is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Rota West Harbor (MPROP) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Saipan – (MP ROP) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is important to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the following summary you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. Check also more information about Ocean Freight.
Advantages of a twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common and available size. They are relatively easy to ship, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items and international removals. Some extra info: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is widely used for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.200 kilogram.
Important specifications of the forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large cargo by sea. Finally, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The format is almost always the same: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: optimal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it is cheaper per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: the transshipment is more complex and the financial risk is much greater. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Rota West Harbor (MPROP) and Hamburg to Rota West Harbor (MPROP).
- FCL Means that means that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
With a small freight, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). With LCL transport, 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: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and lower sourcing risk. Watch out: if you can fill more than half of a container, then you better go for FCL. The shipping rates are based on volume and weight.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 2,5 m3 and 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, POL, Yang Ming, HMM.
Other types of containers and customization
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your items. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Besides this, there are also applications for liquid bulk, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or fragile items. Our expert has laid out a list below. You can also read more information about shipments to Kobe (JPUKB), port of Haifa (ILHFA), Accra (GHACC) harbor and terminal Latakia (SYLTK).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Load types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Saipan (MPROP) has many benefits: low cost, very safe and secure and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: containerized, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- 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. chemicals, diesel, petroleum, kerosene, gasoline, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sand, coils, cement, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: freight like electronic goods, clothes, art and antiques, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy & shoes, drinks, machines, food, furniture.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Saipan takes approx 51 days. The distance to be covered is about 12000 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 22224 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time depends on vessel speed, weather and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) are relatively expensive. The total cost depends on various ingredients such as cargo dimension, the total distance to the delivery destination and pickup charges and Please contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Rota, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Packing List. For more detailed information please contact the customs of Northern Mariana Islands or view the website of the port/government (www.cpa.gov.mp/).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party is responsible for delivering the goods to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).