Container shipping Antwerp to Foynes
You are planning to ship a container from Antwerp to Shannon (IEFOV)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and it is safe. Transporting a sea container with roll on/roll off or furniture is very easy with e.g. Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. They can get you and a wide range of container types. You have to choose between (FCL) Full Container Load and a shared container (LCL). Via our portal you will receive lots of practical information for the purpose of international transport Shannon (IE FOV). You can read comprehensive information about the different types of containers. Besides this we share a practical step-by-step plan. Provide us with your transport details and get a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, staunch and inexpensive way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is excellent for worldwide relocations and transporting liquid bulk or vehicles.
- The Port of Foynes is an important logistics artery in Ireland.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 footers, 40 footers and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Shannon (IEFOV) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your products are loaded into the container. The middleman (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departure port Shannon (IE FOV), and will be shipped over the ocean to the terminal at the arrival harbour. They can get you services 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 Foynes |
| Country of destination | Ireland |
| Port Code | IEFOV |
| Transportation time | +/- 1 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | Shannon Foynes Port Company, Harbour Office, Foynes, Co. Limerick, Ireland V94R232 |
| info@sfpc.ie | |
| Website | www.gov.ie |
| Phone number | 3536973100 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Foynes
- Details of your shipment
Enter the departure port and the destination harbor. Choose how you want to transport: a full container for yourself (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Also select container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Pack you load
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Export documents
When you transport your cargo to Shannon (IEFOV), you must send various export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your cargo is right now. You can see in realtime when the cargo is departed from POL (Port of loading), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Shannon (IEFOV) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a suitable container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Foynes – (IE FOV) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to pick the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container specifications (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Rathkeale, Newcastle, Shannon, Kilrush, Abbeyfeale, Ennis, Listowel, Limerick, Charleville, Kilmallock, Castleisland, Kanturk, Gort, Tralee, Mallow, Tipperary, Nenagh, Mitchelstown, Killorglin, Galway. In the next chapter you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. Also click further for information about Open-Top Container.
Details of a 20 FT container
20 foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of furniture and international movings. Some extra info: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- This box is widely used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.100 kg.
Important specifications of the 40ft container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. In conclusion, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ deal. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal for tall items.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.200 kg.
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FCL: Full Container
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then you can book your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many pluses: faster transit time, limited damage risk and the rates are more favorable. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and insurance is extra important. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Shannon (IEFOV) or Hamburg to Shannon (IEFOV).
- The goal of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, COSCO, Maersk.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL Means that means that you share the container with other importers. There are many benefits like: perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Worth mentioning: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The cost of LCL is based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- With LCL transport, your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 1,5 m3 and 16 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, Wan Hai, Evergreen, POL.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very diverse for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. But there are also specific options for oils or chemicals, wheat, barley and cocoa or fragile items. We give a short explanation below. You can also check more information about shipping to Chiwan (CNCWN), port of East London (ZAELS), Vancouver (CAVAN) harbor and terminal Santiago (CLSCL).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- 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: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Kind of load: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Foynes (IEFOV) has a lot of pluses: it is economical, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, containerized. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, petroleum, chemicals, biofuels, gasoline, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, coils, lumber, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: load like electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques, clothes, medical/pharmacy or machines, food, furniture, drinks, fashion.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Foynes takes approximately 1 days. The total distance is approximately 625 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 1158 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the speed of the boat, wind force and direction and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Foynes (Ireland) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various factors such as container size, period of the year and currency. Request a quote without obligation for a customised quote and extra info.
When transporting goods to Shannon, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Import/export Licenses. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Ireland or view the website of the port/government (www.gov.ie).
Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party arranges covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the port of origin. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for all expenses the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).