Container shipping Antwerp to Saganoseki
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Saganoseki (JPSAG)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s transparant and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting containers with freight like liquid bulk or vehicles can be facilitated by shippinglines like TS Lines. There are many different types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between a complete full container (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport specialists we provide actual information for international transport Saganoseki (JP SAG). We provide useful information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. You will also find a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we get you a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, staunch and cheap way to import and export goods internationally.
- When we compare this to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide removals and importing food or bikes.
- The Port of Saganoseki is one of the most important ports in Japan.
- Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Saganoseki (JPSAG) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your products are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) sends the location details to you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departure port Saganoseki (JP SAG), and will be transported by sea to the agent at the POD. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below you will find important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Saganoseki |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPSAG |
| Transit Time | +/- 55 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | Oita Pref Harbour Section, 1-1 Ohte-machi, 3-chome, Oita City, Oita 870-0022, Japan |
| japan@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.japan.go.jp |
| Phone | 81975361111 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Saganoseki
- Shipment details
Enter the departing port and the arrival harbour. Decide if you will ship a full container for yourself (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
First of all, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Export documents
If you are going to transport cargo to Saganoseki (JPSAG), you need to share up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract 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.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipping is right now. You can see 24/7 when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Saganoseki (JPSAG) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type
You need to ship a container from port of Saganoseki – (JP SAG) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the section below you can read all important information about the most popular container types. Check also more information about Collapsible Container.
Details of a 20 ft container
20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods and movings. Some extra info: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.100 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. Thereby you have a little more height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.400 kg.
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(FCL) Full Container
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. This has multiple advantages: faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you pay lower price per unit. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and insurance is extra important. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Saganoseki (JPSAG) and Hamburg to Saganoseki (JPSAG).
- The meaning of FCL is: you get the universal right to your own container.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE.
Less than container (LCL)
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. 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 multiple advantages: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The cost of the shipment is determined by the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- With LCL transport, you reserve space in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 and 15 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, POL.
Special containers for special freight
The range of boxes is very varied for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. But there are also specific options for oils, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to London gateway (GBLGP), port of Cochin (INCOK), Poti (GEPTI) harbor and terminal Berbera (SOBBO).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Shipping load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Saganoseki (JPSAG) has many benefits: it is economical, it is effective for large quantities of goods and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. The most important ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, neo bulk, break bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, diesel, kerosene, biofuels, hydrogen, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, plates, rods, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: freight like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys, clothes, art and antiques and drinks, shoes, food, furniture, machines.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Saganoseki takes around 55 days. The total distance is approx. 13000 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 24076 km. If you make a sea shipment, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time depends on vessel speed, weather conditions and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Saganoseki (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by a number of factors like cargo type, transit time and currency. Send us a message for a price proposal and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Saganoseki, then customs clearance is an important step. You need to present the following documents: Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Packing List. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Japan or view the website of the port/government (www.japan.go.jp).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).