Container shipping Antwerp to Saint Petersburg
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Saint Petersburg (RULED)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is great for bulk goods and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a sea container with breakbulk or factory parts is very easy with e.g. CMA CGM. Freight forwarders offer a lot of container-types. An important distinction is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via this website we offer accurate information regarding international transport Saint Petersburg (RU LED). We provide you with extensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You can make use of our step-by-step export plan. Fill out the form and you will get a competitive quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, staunch and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide removals and importing container cargo or bikes.
- The Port of Saint Petersburg is a frequently chosen port in Russian Federation.
- Frequently used containers types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Saint Petersburg (RULED) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your goods are stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Saint Petersburg (RU LED), and will be shipped overseas to the customs at the POD (port of destination). There are different kind of options: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we share facts about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Saint Petersburg |
| Country of destination | Russian Federation |
| Port Code | RULED |
| Transport Time | +/- 6 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Local address | 10 Gapsalskaya Str., St. Petersburg 198035, Russia |
| E-mail address | public@mail.pasp.ru |
| Website | www.pasp.ru |
| Phone | 78127188951 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Saint Petersburg
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Determine the desired transport method: FCL (Full Container Load) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the freight
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport your cargo to Saint Petersburg (RULED), you must send up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document provided by a carrier to a shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and duty related matters. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use container track and trace to check where your load is right now. You can get a sms or mail when the shipping is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Saint Petersburg (RULED) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Saint Petersburg – (RU LED) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you find the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, MSC, NSC, OOCL. Major towns near the seaport are Saint Petersburg, Strelna, Shushary, Gorbunki, Annino, Petrodvorets, Krasnoye Selo, Aleksandrovskaya, Lisiy Nos, Petro-Slavyanka, Pargolovo, Metallostroy, Pushkin, Ust-Izhora, Murino, Yanino, Bugry, Staraya, Tyarlevo, Levashovo. Below you can read all important information about the most popular boxes. Also click further for information about Cars transport.
Information and benefits of 20 foot container
20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to stack, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of furniture and removals. What you might not know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.000 kg.
Advantages of a 40 FT container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. He can hold much more cargo. It is especially intended for transporting bulk goods by sea. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ box. You have more height at your disposal. 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: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The benefits are great: Usually a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is expensive for small loads and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Saint Petersburg (RULED) and Hamburg to Saint Petersburg (RULED).
- The goal of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
If you do not need a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The idea of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping rates are based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The meaning of LCL is: your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 1,5 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, POL, Evergreen, ZIM, Wan Hai.
Other special types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your items. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are also special possibilities for oils or chemicals, flowers, fruit or very expensive items. We’ve explained it all below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Paramaribo (SRPBM), port of Shanghai (CNSGH), San Antonio Oeste (AROES) harbor and terminal Victoria (CAVIC).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat and grains.
- 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: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- 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 used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Load types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Importing goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Saint Petersburg (RULED) has many benefits: it is very efficient, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: neo bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, chemicals, diesel, kerosene, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also salt, sugar, rods, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: load like electronic goods, sports equipment, toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy or machines, drinks, shoes, furniture, food.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Saint Petersburg takes approx 6 days. The total distance is approximately 1500 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 2778 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull and the propeller, the sea conditions and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) are slightly above average. The actual costs are determined by various components as type of container, shipping route and other costs like stacking and siting. Please contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you send goods to Saint Petersburg, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit. For additional information, you can contact the customs of Russian Federation or take a look at the website (www.pasp.ru).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller is responsible for the costs of transporting the cargo to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for all expenses the freight until all cargo is on the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).