Container shipping Antwerp to Gent

Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to The Ghent (BEGNE)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it’s convenient and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a sea container with food or furniture can be facilitated by shippinglines like Korea Marine Transport Corporation. There are a lot of container-types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: Full Container Load (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport agents we give practical information for the purpose of international transport Ghent (BE GNE). We provide extensive information about the various sea container types. You can make use of our step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send us your details and we will prepare a quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a smart, trustworthy and low cost-way to import and export goods internationally.
When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
Sea freight is great for worldwide removals and shipping liquid bulk or personal effects.
The Port of Gent is a much-chosen harbor in Belgium.
The range of containers includes: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to The Ghent (BEGNE) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your articles are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will arrange the container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Ghent (BE GNE), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the destination harbor. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below you will find some basic data of the port of destination.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Gent
Country of destination	Belgium
Port Code	BEGNE
Transportation time	+/- 1 days
Shipping prices	$
Office address	J. Kennedylaan 32, Ghent B-9042, Belgium
E-mail address	info@havengent.be
Website	www.havengent.be/
Phone number	32/92510550

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Gent

Enter freight details
Enter the departing port and the arrival harbour. Choose how you want to transport: Full Container Load (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. You also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Packing the container
Primarily, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
Customs documents and procedures
If you want to send cargo to The Ghent (BEGNE), you will have to provide required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who takes care of, among other things, transit, insurance and customs clearance. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your container is at this moment. You can see exactly when the ship is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.

Sea freight from The Ghent (BEGNE) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container

You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Gent – (BE GNE) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is necessary to find the right container type. There are different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. Below you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We are happy to provide you with more information about Get shipping quote.

What you need to know about the 20 foot container

20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are quite easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items or international movings. Some extra info: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

The most commonly used box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.900 kg.

Important specifications of the forty foot container

A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. It is especially intended for shipping large volumes of cargo. Finally, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ version. They are 9’6 tall. This way cargo can be stacked high.

The ideal means of transport for large loads.
The dimensions are as follows: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.500 kg.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?

If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. It is a popular transport method: optimal transit time, less potential for damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: it is expensive for small loads and you have higher inventory costs. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to The Ghent (BEGNE) or Hamburg to The Ghent (BEGNE).

FCL Means that means that you temporarily own a complete container.
Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk.

When is a LCL container a good choice?

With a small freight, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The goal of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you can save on inventory costs and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

The premise of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
The best choice for a charge between 2 m3 & 13 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, POL, Evergreen, Wan Hai.

Alternative container types

There exist a lot of box-types for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are innovative and special constructions for liquid bulk, grain, flour, or other special goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also read more information about shipments to Suape Marine Terminal (BRIPO), port of Toamasina (MGTOA), Douala (CMDLA) harbor and terminal Mobile (USMOB).

Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat and grains.
Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.

Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

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

Transporting load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Gent (BEGNE) has many benefits: you can ship large volumes at low costs, there are lots of different shipping options and minimal restrictions. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, petroleum, chemicals, gasoline, diesel, hydrogen.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like rods, sand, salt, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
Retail & other: products like sports equipment, art and antiques, electronic goods, toys, medical/pharmacy & drinks, shoes, machines, food, furniture.

FAQ: current topics around international transport

How many days does it take to ship from Antwerp to Ghent?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Gent takes approximately 1 days. The distance between the two ports is about 50 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 93 km. If you choose transport by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the speed of the boat, weather conditions and maintenance.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to The Ghent (BEGNE)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Gent (Belgium) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by various components as cargo type, shipping route and local handling fees. Send us a message for the best rates and current transit times.

What customs documents are needed?

When transporting goods to Ghent, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Packing List. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Belgium or check the official website for more info (www.havengent.be/).

What are Incoterms, and which one is the best to ship with

Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller pays for delivering the goods to the agreed port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).