Container shipping Antwerp to Tanga
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Tanga (TZTGT)? Sea freight is very practical: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Shipping a container with sea freight such as refrigerated cargo or cars and other vehicles can be done via e.g. Wan Hai Lines. When you are exporting, you can choose from a lot of container-types. You have to choose between Full Container Load (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we provide helpful information regarding international transport Tanga (TZ TGT). You can read useful information about the different types of containers. On this website you can read a step-by-step import plan. Mail us with your needs and we will send a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, sure and relatively cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare this to air freight, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is excellent for international removals and shipping breakbulk or equipment.
- The Port of Tanga is a frequently chosen port in Tanzania.
- The most commonly used containers are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Tanga (TZTGT) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your goods are packed in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will arrange the container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Tanga (TZ TGT), and will be shipped over the sea to the importer at the POD. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph we offer useful information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Tanga |
| Country of destination | Tanzania |
| Port Code | TZTGT |
| Transit Time | +/- 30 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Local address | P.O.Box 443, Tanga, Tanzania |
| pmtanga@tanzaniaports.com | |
| Website | www.tanzaniaports.com/ |
| Phone number | 255-53-43078 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Tanga
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin and the port of destination. Choose how you want to transport: FCL (Full Container Load) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also select the desired size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
To begin, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To transport the cargo in good condition, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport cargo to Tanga (TZTGT), please pay attention to the necessary up-to-date export documents (for the national customs): export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge that they have received the goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Much chosen incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Follow your cargo live
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can see exactly when the freight has been registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Tanga (TZTGT) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Tanga – (TZ TGT) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is necessary to find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20-ft, 40-ft) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the box below you will find useful information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Our specialists also provide details about Shipping lines.
Details of a 20 foot container
20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are very efficient, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal effects and international removals. Nice to know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.500 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting large loads by sea. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ version. They are 9’6 tall. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are standard: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.800 kg.
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What is the meaning of FCL container?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, it is best to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. It is a popular transport method: faster transit time, damage is lessened and you pay lower price per unit. There are also disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and it is hard to book during peak season. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Tanga (TZTGT) or Hamburg to Tanga (TZTGT).
- The meaning of FCL is: you get the universal right to your own container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
With a small freight, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and more flexible during intense shipping season. Worth mentioning: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The total costs are calculated based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- LCL means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 2 m3 and 14,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, Wan Hai, ZIM, POL.
Other special types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your items. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, grain, flour, or high class goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Be sure to check out the transport options to Tomakomai (JPTMK), port of Nueva Palmira (UYNVP), Yokkaichi (JPYKK) harbor and terminal Bruges-Zeebrugge (BEZEE).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Tanga (TZTGT) is very popular because of low rates, best for Bulky Goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, petroleum, gasoline, biofuels, kerosene, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sugar, lumber, salt, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: items like clothes, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, art and antiques, toys & furniture, machines, shoes, fashion, drinks.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Tanga lasts about 30 days. The total distance is approx. 7150 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 13242 kilometers. When you export something, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, the sea conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Tanga (Tanzania) are slightly above average. The total price tag is determined by various features such as cargo type, period of the year and conditions. Send us a message for a customised quote and extra info.
When sending goods to Tanga, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Tanzania or check the official website for more info (www.tanzaniaports.com/).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for transportation and insurance to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).