Container shipping Antwerp to Saint George’s

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Saint George’s (GDSTG)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s transparant and it is eco-friendly. Shipping a container with sea freight such as food or cars is easy with shippinglines like TS Lines. Freight forwarders offer many different types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our experts we share practical information regarding international transport Saint George’s (GD STG). You will find useful information about the different types of sea containers. Besides this we share a step-by-step export plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and you will get a competitive quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a quick, safe and low cost-way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
Compared to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
Sea freight is excellent for international relocations and importing breakbulk or cars.
The Port of Saint George’s is a popular port in Grenada.
The range of containers includes: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Saint George’s (GDSTG) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departing port Saint George’s (GD STG), and will be shipped over the ocean to the importer at the POD. You can choose for: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the list 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 Saint George’s
Country of destination	Grenada
Port Code	GDSTG
Transportation time	+/- 23 days
Shipping costs	$
Port address	The Carenage, PO Box 494, Saint George’s, Grenada
Mail	grenport@caribsurf.com
Website	www.grenadacruiseport.com/
Telephone number	473-440-7878

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Saint George’s

Enter freight details
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Choose if you want to ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Packing the container
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is a good idea to use pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you import goods from Saint George’s (GDSTG), you need to share required export documents (for the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
Determine the desired Incoterm
An incoterm is a set of rules to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm determines how much responsibility you have for insurance, transport and all documents. Frequently used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use sea freight tracking to see where your load is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the cargo is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.

Sea freight from Saint George’s (GDSTG) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container

You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Saint George’s – (GD STG) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to get a suitable container. There are different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the next section you will find useful information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You can also click through to our page about Commercial Invoice.

Explanation about a 20 ft container

20 FT containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods or international removals. What you might not know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.

This box is widely used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kg.

Advantages of a 40 foot container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Also, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ edition. They are 9’6 tall. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

The ideal means of transport for large loads.
In terms of format, this type comes out to: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.400 kg.

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Details about Full Container (FCL)

When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then renting a full container is the most interesting. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: optimal transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and the rates are more favorable. Important to mention: you need large volume to be viable and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Saint George’s (GDSTG) or Hamburg to Saint George’s (GDSTG).

FCL Means that means that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.

What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?

If you don’t prefer a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. What we mean by LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight There are multiple advantages: perfect for shipping small loads, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and easy time-management and scheduling. Pay attention: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The cost of LCL is based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.

The premise of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 – 13 m3.
Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
Wide availability in all months of the year.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, ZIM, POL, HMM.

Other types of containers and customization

You can choose from many types of boxes for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for liquid bulk, wheat, barley and cocoa or very expensive items. Our expert has laid out a list below. You can also read more information about shipments to Port-of-Spain (TTPOS), port of Ulsan (KRUSN), Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT) harbor and terminal Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.

Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.

Important types of ocean cargo: what are you going to transport?

Exporting load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Saint George’s (GDSTG) is very popular because of low maintenance cost, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, break bulk, containerized, neo bulk, liquid bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.

Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, chemicals, kerosene, diesel, gasoline, biofuels.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, salt, sugar, coils.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
Retail & other: freight like sports equipment, clothes, electronic goods, art and antiques, toys or drinks, fashion, furniture, shoes, food.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

How long does it take for a container ship to go from Antwerp to Saint George’s?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Saint George’s takes approximately 23 days. The distance to be covered is about 5450 nautical miles (M). That equates to 10093 km. When you ship a sea container, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull, sea weather condition and berth availability.

What are the average costs of shipping container to Saint George’s (GDSTG)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Saint George’s (Grenada) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by a number of factors like container size, transit time and supply and demand. Fill out our form for current rates and transit times.

Which customs documents do you need?

When shipping goods to Saint George’s, then customs clearance is an important step. You will need the following documentation: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Grenada or check the official website for more info (www.grenadacruiseport.com/).

Which incoterm is best for me?

The Incoterms tell us: Who is organising carriage and insurance? The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter covers the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the selling party is fully liable for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).