Container shipping Antwerp to Sandakan, Sabah
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Antwerp to Sandakan (MYSDK)? Sea freight is very practical: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is economical and it is eco-friendly. Transporting containers with freight like liquids or semi-finished goods can be done via e.g. TS Lines. Freight forwarders offer a lot of container-types. There is made a difference between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport agents we give up-to-date information with a view to international transport Sandakan (MY SDK). We offer comprehensive information about the different types of containers. You will also find a export plan in 5 steps. Contact u directly and we will send a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, staunch and affordable way to transport bulk containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is ideal for international movings and transporting refrigerated cargo or motorbikes.
- The Port of Sandakan, Sabah offers excellent transit options in Malaysia.
- You can choose from the following containers: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Ventilated, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Sandakan (MYSDK) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your cargo is wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Sandakan (MY SDK), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the arrival port. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below you will find some basic data of the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Sandakan, Sabah |
| Country of destination | Malaysia |
| Port Code | MYSDK |
| Transport Time | +/- 43 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Port address | Wisma Pelabuhan, Jalan Karamunsing, P.O. Box 1368, Sandakan, Sabah 90715, Malaysia |
| malaysia@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.portsworld.com/Ports/sandakan.htm |
| Telephone number | 6089-612751 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Sandakan, Sabah
- Cargo details
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Also indicate whether you choose Full Container Load (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Common Export Documents
If you want to send goods to Sandakan (MYSDK), you will need relevant export documents (to the national customs): packing list, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a required document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, export/import documents, insurances and transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Follow your cargo live
Use sea freight tracking to check where your container is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the load is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Sandakan (MYSDK) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Sandakan, Sabah – (MY SDK) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to find the right container type. There are different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. Major towns near the seaport are Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Semporna, Ranau, Tawau, Kudat, Kota Belud, Keningau, Kota Kinabalu, Kinarut, Putatan, Papar, Beaufort, Labuan, Limbang, Miri, Bintulu, Kapit, Sibu, Sri Aman. In the text box below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. You can also click through to our page about High-Cube Container.
Information and benefits of 20ft container
20. ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items and international removals. Good to know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- A very popular box for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.900 kilogram.
What you need to know about the 40 FT container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Also, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ deal. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.700 kilogram.
Ocean freight calculator: 40 / 20 Ft Sea Container Shipping Cost
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. It is a popular transport method: optimal transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you pay lower price per unit. There are also disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and the financial risk is much greater. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Sandakan (MYSDK) and Hamburg to Sandakan (MYSDK).
- FCL means that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
With a small freight, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can save money on smaller shipments, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Pay attention: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then you better go for FCL. The total shipping costs are related to shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- With LCL transport, you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 & 14,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen, POL, Yang Ming.
Other special types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. But there are also specific options for liquids, grain, flour, or high class goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Be sure to check out the transport options to Malabo (GQSSG), port of Ilyichevsk (UAILK), Ishigaki (JPISG) harbor and terminal Ube (JPUBJ).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Main types of ocean cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Sandakan, Sabah (MYSDK) have all kinds of advantages: low tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: dry bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, break bulk, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, gasoline, diesel, petroleum, biofuels, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sand, cement, rods, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: items like art and antiques, toys, sports equipment, clothes, electronic goods & furniture, machines, shoes, food, drinks.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Sandakan, Sabah lasts about 43 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 10000 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 18520 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: vessel speed, sea weather condition and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Sandakan, Sabah (Malaysia) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various parts such as cargo volume and weight, season and incoterms. Feel free to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When transporting goods to Sandakan, there are documents you need for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Insurance Certificate. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Malaysia or take a look at the website (www.portsworld.com/Ports/sandakan.htm).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party arranges the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) means the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).