Container shipping Antwerp to Santo
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Antwerp to Santo (VUSAN)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, you have low maintenance costs and it is trustworthy. Transporting a sea container with liquids or cars can be facilitated by shippinglines like IRISL Group. You can book a lot of container-types. Shipping lines offer the choice between (FCL) Full Container Load and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we offer lots of practical information regarding international transport Santo (VU SAN). We get you up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Contact u directly and we get you a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, safe and inexpensive way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and the transportation of roll on/roll off or bikes.
- The Port of Santo is an important logistics artery in Vanuatu.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Santo (VUSAN) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your articles are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) have a special container prepared. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departing port Santo (VU SAN), and will be shipped overseas to the agent at the arrival port. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the schedule below we share important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Santo |
| Country of destination | Vanuatu |
| Port Code | VUSAN |
| Transport Time | +/- 56 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Office address | Ports & Marine Department, PO Box 148, Santo, Vanuatu |
| E-mail address | vanuatu@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.vanuatugovernment.gov.vu |
| Phone number | 67836033 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Santo
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD (port of destination). Determine the desired transport method: full containers (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the desired format (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the freight
As a starting point, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Export documents
When you import cargo from Santo (VUSAN), you will have to provide required export documents (on behalf of national customs): certificates of origin, packing declaration, bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice 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.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The chosen Incoterm decides how much responsibility you have for export/import documents, insurances and transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use cargo tracking to see where your shipping is right now. You can check easily when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Santo (VUSAN) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a suitable container
You need to ship a container from port of Santo – (VU SAN) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Several major international shipping lines operate here. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. Below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular products. You may also like: Ventilated Container.
Specifications of a 20 foot container
20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are quite easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods or international movings. Nice to know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.300 kg.
Advantages of a 40ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. It is especially intended for transporting bulk goods by sea. What you may not know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ version. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then renting a full container is the most interesting. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. It is a popular transport method: faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and the financial risk is much greater. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Santo (VUSAN) or Hamburg to Santo (VUSAN).
- The meaning of FCL is: your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you share the container with other importers. The advantages of this option include: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Watch out: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then you better go for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The meaning of LCL is: you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3,5 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, POL, ZIM, HMM.
Information about other types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. But there are also specific options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, grain, flour, or very expensive items. We explain everything below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Qingdao (CNQIN), port of Bar (MEBAR), Halifax (CAHAL) harbor and terminal Hibiki Port (JPHBK).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- 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: What do you want to ship?
Shipping stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Santo (VUSAN) is very popular because of attractive tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: dry bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk, containerized, break bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, chemicals, biofuels, hydrogen, petroleum, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sugar, cement, sand, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys, clothes, sports equipment + machines, fashion, shoes, food, drinks.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Santo takes around 56 days. The total distance is approximately 13000 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 24076 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: the boat speed, weather and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Santo (Vanuatu) are slightly above average. The final invoice amount is determined by various features such as type of goods transported, period of the year and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Feel free to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When transporting goods to Santo, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Vanuatu or check the official website for more info (www.vanuatugovernment.gov.vu).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party takes care of delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of origin. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).