Container shipping Antwerp to Shuwaikh
You want to ship a container from Antwerp to Shuwaikh (KWSWK)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s transparant and it has live tracking. Transporting a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or personal goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Zim Integrated Shipping Services. They can get you different types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between a full container for yourself (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will find actual information with a view to international transport Shuwaikh (KW SWK). You will find comprehensive information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Send you shipping details and get a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a good, trouble-free and low cost-way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is a solution for international removals and exporting food or factory parts.
- The Port of Shuwaikh is an important hub in Kuwait.
- The range of containers includes: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Shuwaikh (KWSWK) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your material is packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) ensures that a container is ready. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Shuwaikh (KW SWK), and will be transported by sea to the agent at the arrival harbour. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below you will find important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Shuwaikh |
| Country of destination | Kuwait |
| Port Code | KWSWK |
| Transport Time | +/- 31 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | P.O Box 3874, Safat 13039, Kuwait |
| E-mail address | kuwait@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.kpa.gov.kw |
| Phone | 4812622 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Shuwaikh
- Information about your freight
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD. Also indicate whether you prefer FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select the desired size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Pack you load
Firstly, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you ship cargo to Shuwaikh (KWSWK), you will need up-to-date export documents (for the national customs): packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who assumes the risk of, for example, transport, insurance and duty related matters. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your shipment
Use container track and trace to check where your container is at this moment. You will get a notification when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Shuwaikh (KWSWK) to Antwerp (BEANR): choose container
You need to ship a container from port of Shuwaikh – (KW SWK) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to find the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 ft, 40 ft) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Well-known shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, MSC. The port offers an excellent connection to Kayfan, Hawalli, Bayan, Doha. In the paragraph below you will find useful information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Check also more information about Shipping containers for sale.
What you need to know about the 20 foot container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are very efficient, which ensures low handling costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods or international removals. What you might not know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Explanation about a forty foot container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. In conclusion, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ box. You’ve got just a little extra height. Very suitable for high products.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.400 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then a full container is often worth it. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many pluses: efficient transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and unloading can be a hassle. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Shuwaikh (KWSWK) and Hamburg to Shuwaikh (KWSWK).
- The concept of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. With LCL transport, shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Disclaimer: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then you better go for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- LCL means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 2,5 m3 & 16 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, POL, Wan Hai, HMM, Evergreen.
What other types of containers are there
You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are specially developed transport options for oils, grain, flour, or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Ajman (AEAJM), port of Bandar Abbas (IRBND), Tianjin (CNTXG) harbor and terminal Mundra (INMUN).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- 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: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Kind of freight: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Shuwaikh (KWSWK) has many benefits: attractive pricing, there are lots of different shipping options and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: neo bulk, dry bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, diesel, petroleum, biofuels, gasoline, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like plates, rods, sugar, lumber.
- 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: products like art and antiques, toys, electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes + machines, shoes, food, furniture, fashion.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Shuwaikh takes approx 31 days. The total distance is about 7250 nautical miles. This is roughly equivalent to 13427 km. 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 It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: vessel speed, the sea conditions and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Shuwaikh (Kuwait) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various parts such as cargo weight, shipping time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Request a quote without obligation for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When sending goods to Shuwaikh, then customs clearance is an important step. You will need the following documentation: Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Kuwait or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.kpa.gov.kw).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party bears responsibility for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the required port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).