Container shipping Antwerp to San Antonio
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to San Antonio (CLSAI)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and it is trustworthy. Shipping a container with sea freight such as refrigerated cargo or machinery can be facilitated by shippinglines like Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. There are and a wide range of container types. There is made a difference between (FCL) Full Container Load and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our portal we give useful information with a view to international transport San Antonio (CL SAI). We offer practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Send us your details and we will send a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, trouble-free and cost-effective way to transport bulk containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide removals and exporting break bulk or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of San Antonio is one of the most important ports in Chile.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to San Antonio (CLSAI) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your products are transferred in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin San Antonio (CL SAI), and will be shipped over the sea to the consignee at the port of destination. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the schedule below we provide you with details about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of San Antonio |
| Country of destination | Chile |
| Port Code | CLSAI |
| Transport Time | +/- 37 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Local address | Alan Macowan, San Antonio 0245, Chile |
| chile@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.sanantonioport.com |
| Telephone number | 5635586000 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of San Antonio
- Shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the port of destination. Decide how you want to export: FCL (Full Container Load) or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Primarily, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When exporting goods to San Antonio (CLSAI), you need to share relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, packing list, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choose Incoterm
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Follow your cargo live
Use container track and trace to see where your freight is right now. You can see 24/7 when the freight has been departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from San Antonio (CLSAI) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a container that suits your cargo
You need to ship a container from port of San Antonio – (CL SAI) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include APL, CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Maersk, MOL, MSC. Important towns around the port are San Antonio, Melipilla, El Monte, Valparaiso, Quilpue, Talagante, Villa Alemana, Vina del Mar, Penaflor, Limache, Lampa, Buin, San Bernardo, Paine, Quillota, Santiago, Calera, Graneros, Llaillay, Rancagua. In the section below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. You can also click directly to information about Bulk Containers.
Specifications of a 20 foot container
20-foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and international removals. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is widely used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Specifications of a forty foot container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. They are 9’6 tall. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then you can book your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many pluses: efficient transit time, limited damage risk and it’s more cost-effective. Of course there are also downsides: you need large volume to be viable and the financial risk is much greater. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to San Antonio (CLSAI) and Hamburg to San Antonio (CLSAI).
- The concept of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The meaning of LCL is: you share space with others. There are multiple advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, storage and insurance is advantageous and easy time-management and scheduling. Worth mentioning: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The cost of LCL is based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- LCL means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3 m3 and 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM.
What other types of containers are there
There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for liquid bulk, meat, fish and frozen foods or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Dar es Salaam (TZDAR), port of Shannon (IEFOV), Mersin (TRMER) harbor and terminal Busan (KRPUS).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Kind of load: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Importing goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to San Antonio (CLSAI) has many benefits: low prices, very safe and secure and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo transported by sea include: break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, kerosene, gasoline, chemicals, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like cement, rods, sand, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: cargo like clothes, electronic goods, art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy or drinks, shoes, machines, food, fashion.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to San Antonio takes on average 37 days. The total distance is approx. 9050 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 16761 km. When you send something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The actual shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, weather and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to San Antonio (Chile) are relatively expensive. The actual costs are determined by various components as cargo type, transit time and other costs like stacking and siting. Feel free to contact us for current rates and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to San Antonio, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of Chile or take a look at the website (www.sanantonioport.com).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller is responsible for the costs of transporting the cargo to the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller takes care of the freight until all cargo is on the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).