Container shipping Antwerp to Salvador
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Salvador (BRSSA)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is efficient and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Exporting a container overseas with container cargo or vehicles is very easy with e.g. Sea Lead Shipping. Shipping lines offer a lot of container-types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we share useful information for the purpose of international transport Salvador (BR SSA). You can read up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Contact u directly and get a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, trustworthy and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide relocations and transporting food or personal effects.
- The Port of Salvador is one of the biggest ports of Brazil.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Salvador (BRSSA) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your cargo is packed tightly in a container. The middleman (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departing port Salvador (BR SSA), and will be shipped overseas to the recipient at the port of destination. They can get you services like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below you will find important information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Salvador |
| Country of destination | Brazil |
| Port Code | BRSSA |
| Transit Time | +/- 24 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Office address | Av. da Franca, 155 I, Comercio, Salvador, Bahia CEP 40.010-000, Brazil |
| portosalvador@codeba.com.br | |
| Website | www.codeba.com.br |
| Phone number | 71320-1299 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Salvador
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Decide how you want to export: a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Find a container size that fits your goods (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Prepare your package
Obviously, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you are going to transport cargo to Salvador (BRSSA), you will need relevant export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing list, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm states who assumes the risk of, for example, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Widely used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your shipment
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipping is right now. You can see 24/7 when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Salvador (BRSSA) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Salvador – (BR SSA) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and pick the right container type. There are different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. Below you can read all important information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We are happy to provide you with more information about Shipping rates.
Specifications of a 20ft container
20. ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common container worldwide. It’s a very common and efficient size, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of furniture and movings. Keep in mind: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.200 kilogram.
Specifications of a 40ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Finally, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ box. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.100 kilogram.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and the rates are more favorable. There are of course also drawbacks: you need large volume to be viable and it is hard to book during peak season. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Salvador (BRSSA) and Hamburg to Salvador (BRSSA).
- The concept of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are multiple advantages: perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and more options during peak shipping season. Worth mentioning: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The cost of the shipment is determined by the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- With LCL transport, you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3 m3 & 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, Wan Hai, Evergreen, POL.
What other types of containers are there
There are many different types of boxes available for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very expensive items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Nouakchott (MRNKC), port of Rio Haina (DOHAI), Los Angeles (USLAX) harbor and terminal Incheon (KRINC).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of load: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Salvador (BRSSA) has a lot of pluses: it is very efficient, best for Bulky Goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, hydrogen, kerosene, diesel, biofuels, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sand, lumber, sugar, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: freight like electronic goods, clothes, art and antiques, toys, sports equipment and furniture, fashion, food, shoes, machines.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Salvador takes approximately 24 days. The distance to be covered is about 5550 nautical miles. This is equivalent to 10279 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of displacement of the vessel, weather and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Salvador (Brazil) are relatively expensive. The total price tag is determined by various features such as the size of the container, shipping route and local handling fees. Fill in the request form for a price proposal and transit times.
When transporting goods to Salvador, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of Brazil or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.codeba.com.br).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller arranges the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).