Container shipping Antwerp to Santo Domingo

You are planning to ship a container from Antwerp to Santo Domingo (DOSDQ)? Sea freight is very practical: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it’s convenient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Ship a container overseas with container cargo or personal goods is very easy with e.g. COSCO. They can get you and a wide range of container types. An important point of attention is a complete full container (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport agents you will find dedicated information about international transport Santo Domingo (DO SDQ). We get you practical information about the different types and ways of sea freight. On this website you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we get you a quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a fast, trouble-free and affordable way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
Sea freight is a solution for international movings and exporting roll on/roll off or personal goods.
The Port of Santo Domingo is one of the biggest ports of Dominican Republic.
The most commonly used containers are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Santo Domingo (DOSDQ) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your material is packed tightly in a container. The middleman (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Santo Domingo (DO SDQ), and will be shipped overseas to the customs at the POD. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find practical information about the port of discharge.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Santo Domingo
Country of destination	Dominican Republic
Port Code	DOSDQ
Transit Time	+/- 23 days
Shipping costs	$$
Office address	Santo Domingo 10210, Dominicaanse Republiek
Mail	dominican-republic@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.apordom.gov.do/
Telephone number	– not available –

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Santo Domingo

Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Choose how you want to transport: (FCL) full containers or Less Container Load (LCL). Also select the desired size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Packing the freight
Primarily, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To limit damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
Documents Required for Exporting
When you import cargo from Santo Domingo (DOSDQ), you will need relevant export documents (to the national customs): certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, bill of lading, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that they are ready to be shipped.
Find your incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who is the risk-bearing party for shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
Track and Trace shipment
Use container track and trace to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can check the status when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.

Sea freight from Santo Domingo (DOSDQ) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container

Are you planning to ship a container from port of Santo Domingo – (DO SDQ) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to book the right container for your cargo. There are different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the section below you will find useful information about the most common sizes and types. You may also like: Household Goods transport.

Information and benefits of 20 ft container

20-foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are quite easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal effects or international movings. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.

This box is often used for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.200 kg.

Explanation about a 40ft container

A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Finally, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

The ideal means of transport for large loads.
It has the following dimensions: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
Maximum load is about +/- 28.300 kg.

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Information about FCL containers

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then a full container is often worth it. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. It is a popular transport method: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you pay lower price per unit. There are also disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Santo Domingo (DOSDQ) or Hamburg to Santo Domingo (DOSDQ).

What we mean by FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM.

What is a Less than container (LCL)?

If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, a shared container can be used. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that you share space with others. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you pay only for the volume you need, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Disclaimer: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then you better go for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.

The idea of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2,5 m3 – 16 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. POL, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ZIM.

Various other types of containers

You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oils or chemicals, grain, flour, or other special goods. We give a short explanation below. You can also check more information about shipping to Vitoria (BRVIX), port of Moss (NOMSS), Libreville (GALBV) harbor and terminal Puerto Cabello (VEPBL).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods 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: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.

Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.

Freight types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Importing load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Santo Domingo (DOSDQ) have all kinds of advantages: attractive rates, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo transported by sea include: liquid bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, neo bulk. Below we give an explanation.

Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, chemicals, diesel, petroleum, hydrogen.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and coils, rods, cement, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
Retail & other: items like medical/pharmacy, toys, sports equipment, clothes, art and antiques or furniture, machines, fashion, drinks, food.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

How long does it take to ship from Antwerp to Santo Domingo?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Santo Domingo takes about 23 days. The distance to be covered is about 5450 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 10093 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The precise shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and possible maintenance.

How expensive is shipping a container to Santo Domingo (DOSDQ)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) are average. The total price tag is determined by important aspects like cargo dimension, season and incoterms. Contact us for a quote for your transport.

What customs documents are required for international shipping?

When you are exporting goods to Santo Domingo, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Packing List. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Dominican Republic or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.apordom.gov.do/).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party takes care of the carriage of the goods up to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).