Container shipping Antwerp to Sousse
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Sousse (TNSUS)? Sea freight is very useful: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it’s convenient and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Importing a container overseas with breakbulk or personal goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. There are various types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport agents we provide accurate information regarding international transport Sousse (TN SUS). We share knowledge and practical information about the different types of sea containers. Besides this we share a step-by-step import plan. Contact u directly and receive a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and low cost-way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare it to air transport, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is perfect for international removals and transporting break bulk or personal effects.
- The Port of Sousse is one of the most important ports in Tunisia.
- Popular container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Sousse (TNSUS) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your goods are packed 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 Sousse (TN SUS), and will be shipped overseas to the addressee at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the list 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 Sousse |
| Country of destination | Tunisia |
| Port Code | TNSUS |
| Transport Time | +/- 10 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | Administrative building-2060 La Goulette 3029 Tunisia |
| E-mail address | ommp@ommp.nat.tn |
| Website | www.ommp.nat.tn |
| Phone number | 21671735300 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Sousse
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the port of destination. Determine the desired transport method: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Export documents
When exporting goods to Sousse (TNSUS), you will need required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing declaration, packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The chosen Incoterm decides who will pay for things like transport, insurance and duty related matters. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use cargo tracking to check where your freight is right now. You can get a sms or mail when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Sousse (TNSUS) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Sousse – (TN SUS) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and pick the right container type. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. Important towns around the port are Susah, Zawiyat Susah, Akkudah, Masakin, Manzil Kamil, Harqalah, Jammal, Tuzah, Lamtah, Qasr Hallal, Tabulbah, Sidi Bin Nur, Nabul, Tazirkah, Qurbah, Qurunbaliyah, Jabinyanah, Manzil Bu Zalafah, Sulayman, Taklisah. In the following summary you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular container types. Check also more information about Bill of Lading.
Explanation about a 20 foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most preferred container size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal stuff and removals. Good to know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.800 kg.
Advantages of a 40ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. What you may not know: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ choice. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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Information about FCL containers
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. It is a popular transport method: efficient transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you pay lower price per unit. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and the financial risk is much greater. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Sousse (TNSUS) and Hamburg to Sousse (TNSUS).
- FCL means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, COSCO, ONE.
Information about LCL containers
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The concept of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, less inventory costs & management and easy time-management and scheduling. Disclaimer: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by the volume and weight of the packages.
- The concept of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3 m3 – 16 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, POL, Wan Hai, ZIM.
Alternative container types
You can choose from many types of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are also special possibilities for oils, vegetables and fruit or unique high value cargo. You can read all about it in the section below. Also check other destinations such as King Abdullah (SAKAC), port of Philadelphia (USPHL), Chiba (JPCHB) harbor and terminal Gijon (ESGIJ).
- 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: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of 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.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Exporting stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Sousse (TNSUS) has many benefits: attractive pricing, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, kerosene, chemicals, diesel, gasoline, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, rods, salt, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: freight like toys, clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods and drinks, furniture, machines, shoes, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Sousse takes around 10 days. The distance to be covered is about 2350 nautical miles (NM). That is about 4352 km. When you ship a sea container, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The exact shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, the sea conditions and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Sousse (Tunisia) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various components as type of container, period of the year and supply and demand. Please contact us for a quote for your transport.
When sending goods to Sousse, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Bill of Lading, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, you can contact the customs of Tunisia or take a look at the website (www.ommp.nat.tn).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party takes care of the transportation to the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).