Container shipping Antwerp to Selat Pandjang
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Selat Panjang (IDSPA)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is flexible and it is eco-friendly. Shipping a container with sea freight such as gas-based fuels or factory parts can be arranged by shipping companies such as X-Press Feeders. They can get you a lot of container-types. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport specialists we offer lots of practical information about international transport Selat Panjang (ID SPA). We share knowledge and useful information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Provide us with your transport details and we get you a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, safe and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is excellent for worldwide movings and transporting ro-ro or equipment.
- The Port of Selat Pandjang is one of the most important ports in Indonesia.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Selat Panjang (IDSPA) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of Selat Panjang (ID SPA), and will be shipped over the sea 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 next section you will find important information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Selat Pandjang |
| Country of destination | Indonesia |
| Port Code | IDSPA |
| Transport Time | +/- 37 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Office address | Selat Panjang, Riau 28753, Indonesia |
| E-mail address | indonesia@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.inaport1.co.id |
| Telephone number | 6276331134 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Selat Pandjang
- Enter freight details
Enter the departure port and the arrival port. Choose if you want to ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Freight preparations
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To limit damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Export documents
When you transport your cargo to Selat Panjang (IDSPA), you should organize required export documents (for the national customs): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, packing declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm defines who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your shipment is right now. You can see 24/7 when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading, has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Selat Panjang (IDSPA) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Selat Pandjang – (ID SPA) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to pick the right container type. They come in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. Below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Our specialists also provide details about Container types.
What you need to know about the 20 ft container
20 FT containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods and movings. What you might not know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- The most commonly used box for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.400 kilogram.
What you need to know about the 40 FT container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They can carry far more cargo at once. It is especially intended for transporting large loads by sea. Moreover, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are standard: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.500 kilogram.
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Full Container (FCL)
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: quick transit time, less potential for damage and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Selat Panjang (IDSPA) and Hamburg to Selat Panjang (IDSPA).
- FCL means that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
If a large full container is unnecessary, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). What we mean by LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You benefit from many advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and easy time-management and scheduling. Worth mentioning: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume and weight.
- The concept of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 2 m3 and 13 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, Wan Hai, ZIM, Yang Ming.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very diverse for freight forwarding. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for oils or chemicals, grain, flour, or fragile items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also look further at transport options in Kainan (JPKAI), port of Shimizu (JPSMZ), Antofagasta (CLANF) harbor and terminal Portsmouth (USPTM).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- 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: the best option for for organic products.
Kind of freight: what do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Selat Pandjang (IDSPA) is very popular because of low cost, there are lots of different shipping options and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The most important ocean cargo transported by sea include: containerized, neo bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, kerosene, petroleum, biofuels, hydrogen, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and plates, sugar, cement, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: items like toys, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, sports equipment, electronic goods & furniture, drinks, machines, shoes, fashion.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Selat Pandjang lasts about 37 days. The distance to be covered is about 8750 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 16205 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull, the sea conditions and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Selat Pandjang (Indonesia) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various parts such as cargo volume and weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and supply and demand. Please contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When sending goods to Selat Panjang, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are important: Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Indonesia or check the official website for more info (www.inaport1.co.id).
Incoterms describe all tasks, risks, and costs associated with the transaction of goods worldwide. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter 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. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).