Container shipping Antwerp to Fredericia
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is great for bulk goods and it is safe. Transporting a container overseas with liquid bulk or factory parts can be outsourced to e.g. Global Feeder Shipping LLC. They offer and a wide range of container types. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our experts we give helpful information regarding international transport Fredericia (DK FRC). We share knowledge and inside-information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Send you shipping details and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, secure and cost-effective way to export or import international containers.
- Compared to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is great for international movings and transporting breakbulk or personal goods.
- The Port of Fredericia is a frequently chosen port in Denmark.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your personal stuff is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will book a container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departing port Fredericia (DK FRC), and will be shipped overseas to the importer at the POD (port of destination). They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below we share important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Fredericia |
| Country of destination | Denmark |
| Port Code | DKFRC |
| Transit Time | +/- 2 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | Vesthavnsvej 33, Fredericia DK-7000, Denmark |
| post@adp-as.dk | |
| Website | www.adp-as.com/ |
| Telephone number | 4579215000 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Fredericia
- Freight Details
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival port. Determine the desired transport method: a complete full container (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Pack you load
Obviously, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you want to send goods to Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC), you need to share relevant export documents (for the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
An incoterm is a set of rules to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm defines how much responsibility you have for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track shipment
Use container track and trace to check where your shipping is at this moment. You will get a notification when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a container that suits your cargo
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Fredericia – (DK FRC) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to book the right container for your cargo. They are available in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Several major international shipping lines operate here. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the next chapter you will find useful information about the most popular products. Also click further for information about Palletwide Containers.
Specifications of a 20 ft container
20. ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to stack, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for all types of cargo, including furniture or international movings. What you might not know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.300 kg.
Explanation of the 40 FT container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. What you may not know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ edition. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal for tall items.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The format is universal: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.900 kg.
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(FCL) Full Container
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The benefits are great: optimal transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you pay lower price per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: the transshipment is more complex and insurance is extra important. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC) or Hamburg to Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC).
- The idea of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, Maersk.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you share space with others. There are multiple advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you can save on inventory costs and it is faster during peak-season. Watch out: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then you better go for FCL. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- LCL Means that means that you reserve space in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, POL, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM.
Other container types for special loads
There are many different types of boxes available for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, grain, flour, or very expensive items. We explain everything below. You can also look further at transport options in Ranong (THUNN), port of Jaipur (INJAI), Nouadhibou (MRNDB) harbor and terminal Guangzhou (CNCAN).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Exporting load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Fredericia (DKFRC) has a lot of pluses: attractive costs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, containerized, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, diesel, gasoline, chemicals, kerosene, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and rods, coils, sugar, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: freight like clothes, sports equipment, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods & machines, drinks, shoes, fashion, food.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Fredericia takes approx 2 days. The total distance is about 765 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 1417 km. When you export something, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The exact shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, weather and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Fredericia (Denmark) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various factors such as type of goods transported, period of the year and supply and demand. Fill out our form for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When transporting goods to Fredericia, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Commercial Invoice. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Denmark or take a look at the website (www.adp-as.com/).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party pays for the costs of transporting the cargo to the named port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).