Container shipping Antwerp to Sydney

You are planning to ship a container from Antwerp to Sydney (AUSYD)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is economical and it is safe. Ship a container overseas with food or factory parts is very easy with e.g. CMA CGM. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. There is made a difference between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we provide dedicated information for international transport Sydney (AU SYD). We share useful information about the different types of containers. Besides this we share a 5 step export plan. Send us your details and we will send a quote with a competitive rate.

Ocean shipping is a smart, trustworthy and cheap way to ship high volume products.
Advantages compared to air freight: it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
Sea freight is great for international movings and carrying roll on/roll off or personal effects.
The Port of Sydney is an important logistics artery in Australia.
We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.

Get shipping quotes

Main topics

Shipping to Sydney (AUSYD) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your products are packed in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Sydney (AU SYD), and will be shipped over the sea to the consignee at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find practical information about the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Sydney
Country of destination	Australia
Port Code	AUSYD
Transportation time	+/- 53 days
Shipping costs	$$$$
Port address	PO Box 25 Millers Point, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
E-mail address	australia@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.sydneyports.com.au
Telephone number	61292964999

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Sydney

Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and destination of shipment. Choose if you want to ship Full Container Load (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. You also choose the size of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Packing the container
To begin, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To limit damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you want to send goods to Sydney (AUSYD), you will need required export documents (for fast customs clearance): bill of lading, packing list, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are important to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, insurance, transport and all documents. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Ship Live Tracking
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your container is at this moment. You can check easily when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.

Sea freight from Sydney (AUSYD) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type

You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Sydney – (AU SYD) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container specifications (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, NYK, OOCL. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Sydney, Wollongong, Kiama, Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Lithgow, Cessnock, Newcastle, Kurri Kurri, Raymond Terrace, Medowie, Singleton, Lemon Tree Passage, Nelson Bay, Goulburn, Ulladulla, Muswellbrook, Orange, Batemans Bay. In the next chapter you will find useful information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We are happy to provide you with more information about Documentary Credit.

Advantages of a twenty foot container

20. ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are very efficient, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of household goods and movings. What you might not know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.600 kg.

Information and benefits of 40ft container

A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. In conclusion, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ choice. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Ideal for tall items.

Perfect for larger shipments.
The dimensions are as follows: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.000 kilogram.

Ocean Freight Volume Calculator: get the latest shipping rates

Ask our specialists for advice without obligation

Get quote

(FCL) Full Container

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, less potential for damage and and it is cheaper per unit. There are also disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and unloading can be a hassle. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Sydney (AUSYD) and Hamburg to Sydney (AUSYD).

The concept of FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, COSCO.

Information about LCL containers

When you have too little goods to fill a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The meaning of LCL is: shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You benefit from many advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, storage and insurance is advantageous and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Important: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then you better go for FCL. The cost of LCL is based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.

The concept of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
A good solution for shipping volumes between 3,5 m3 & 15,5 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
Available at: e.g. HMM, ZIM, Wan Hai, Evergreen, Yang Ming.

Other types of containers and customization

There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, grain, flour, or unique high value cargo. We give a short explanation below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Evyap (TREYP), port of Malmo (SEMMA), Ulsan (KRUSN) harbor and terminal Walvis Bay (NAWVB).

Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as grain and coal.
Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.

Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

Cargo types: which items do you want to transport by sea?

Shipping stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Sydney (AUSYD) has many benefits: attractive prices, high sea vessel load capacity and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. The most important ocean cargo transported by sea include: dry bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below we give an explanation.

Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, diesel, hydrogen, chemicals, biofuels, kerosene.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sugar, cement, sand, rods.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
Retail & other: items like electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy & fashion, furniture, drinks, machines, shoes.

FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport

How many days are needed to ship from Antwerp to Sydney?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Sydney takes approximately 53 days. The distance between the two ports is about 12500 nautical miles (NM). This is roughly equivalent to 23150 km. In case of sea freight, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the boat speed, wind force and direction and any technical malfunctions.

What are the costs of a shipping container to Sydney (AUSYD)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Sydney (Australia) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by various factors such as cargo type, season and local handling fees. Request a quote without obligation for current rates and transit times.

What customs documents are needed?

When you are sending goods to Sydney, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Packing List. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Australia or check the official website for more info (www.sydneyports.com.au).

Which Incoterm is the best to choose for?

Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).