Container shipping Antwerp to Taranto
You want to ship a container from Antwerp to Taranto (ITTAR)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is efficient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Importing a container overseas with roll on/roll off or personal goods can be done via e.g. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. There are all kind of containers. There is made a difference between Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport agents we give lots of practical information for the purpose of international transport Taranto (IT TAR). You will find practical information about the different types of containers. On this website you can read a step-by-step export plan. Send us your details and receive a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, staunch and low cost-way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight provides services for international relocations and transporting liquids or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Taranto is one of the most important ports in Italy.
- Popular container types are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Taranto (ITTAR) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your material is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (intermediary) ensures that a container is ready. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin Taranto (IT TAR), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the port of destination. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the next section you will find practical information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Taranto |
| Country of destination | Italy |
| Port Code | ITTAR |
| Transport Time | +/- 14 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | Porto Mercantile, CP 267, Taranto, TA 74100, Italy |
| authority@port.taranto.it | |
| Website | www.port.taranto.it |
| Telephone number | 390994711611 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Taranto
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the POD. Determine the desired transport method: (FCL) full containers or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also select the desired size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Pack you load
First of all, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Customs document
If you want to send goods to Taranto (ITTAR), please pay attention to the necessary special export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm states who assumes the risk of, for example, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. 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 the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Taranto (ITTAR) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Taranto – (IT TAR) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. Below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. You may also like: Packing list.
Information and benefits of 20 foot container
20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are very efficient, which means they are cheaper to ship. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and international removals. Nice to know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.500 kilogram.
Explanation of the 40 foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Good to know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ box. You have more height at your disposal. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then you can book your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: efficient transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it is cheaper per unit. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and there is only limited availability. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Taranto (ITTAR) and Hamburg to Taranto (ITTAR).
- The concept of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
If you don’t prefer a full container, a shared container can be used. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The meaning of LCL is: multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can send some good in a cheap way, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more options during peak shipping season. Disclaimer: 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 and weight of the cargo.
- LCL Means that means that you reserve space in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 – 15 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai.
Other special types of containers
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 most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for liquid bulk, wheat, barley and cocoa or very expensive items. We explain everything below. You can also check more information about shipping to Algeciras (ESALG), port of Abidjan (CIABJ), Koper (SIKOP) harbor and terminal Veracruz (MXVER).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Importing load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Taranto (ITTAR) has a lot of pluses: low tariffs, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- 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): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, chemicals, gasoline, biofuels, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sand, plates, salt, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: items like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods, clothes + furniture, fashion, drinks, food, shoes.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Taranto takes about 14 days. The total distance is about 3250 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 6019 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The precise shipping time depends on the boat speed, the sea conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Taranto (Italy) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various components as type of container, transit time and supply and demand. Contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When sending goods to Taranto, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of Italy or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.port.taranto.it).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the port of origin. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).