Container shipping Antwerp to Tokyo

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Tokyo (JPTYO)? Sea freight has many pluses: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s transparant and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a container overseas with break bulk or machinery can be outsourced to e.g. Sinokor Merchant Marine. When you are exporting, you can choose from different types of containers. An important point of attention is full containers (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our experts we offer up-to-date information for the purpose of international transport Tokyo (JP TYO). We provide you with inside-information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a step-by-step import plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and you will get a competitive quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a reliable, secure and affordable way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
Compared to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
Sea freight is suitable for international movings and exporting breakbulk or furniture.
The Port of Tokyo is a popular port in Japan.
Popular container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Tokyo (JPTYO) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your goods are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder will arrange the container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departure port Tokyo (JP TYO), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we share facts about the port of destination.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Tokyo
Country of destination	Japan
Port Code	JPTYO
Transport Time	+/- 55 days
Shipping rates	$
Local address	8-1 Nishishinjuku 2-chome Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001, Japan
E-mail	japan@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.kouwan.metro.tokyo.jp
Phone	81-3-5320-5524

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Tokyo

Details of your shipping
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Decide how you want to export: a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the desired format (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
Cargo preparations
Firstly, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
Common Export Documents
When exporting cargo to Tokyo (JPTYO), you should think about several export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the load is prepared for shipping.
Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and duty related matters. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Track and Trace shipment
Use cargo tracking to see where your shipment is right now. You can check the status when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading, has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when it has arrived at the final destination.

Sea freight from Tokyo (JPTYO) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container

You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Tokyo – (JP TYO) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include APL, Evergreen, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Tokyo, Kawaguchi, Soka, Urayasu, Toda, Hatogaya, Warabi, Urayasu, Matsudo, Ichikawa, Wako, Asaka, Misato, Koshigaya, Nagareyama, Musashino, Komae, Funabashi, Yoshikawa, Mitaka. In the next section you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We also offer more information about Household Goods transport.

Specifications of a twenty foot container

20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal stuff or international removals. Keep in mind: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

This box offers a solution for shipping freight by sea.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.700 kg.

What you need to know about the forty foot container

The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Good to know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ choice. Thereby you have a little more height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

They are ideal for big shipments.
The dimensions are as follows: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.500 kilogram.

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Use a Full Container (FCL)

If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and the rates are more favorable. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and the financial risk is much greater. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Tokyo (JPTYO) and Hamburg to Tokyo (JPTYO).

The goal of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE.

What is a Less than container (LCL)?

If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. With LCL transport, you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it is faster during peak-season. Disclaimer: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping rates are based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.

The meaning of LCL is: you transport your cargo via a partial container.
A good solution for shipping volumes between 2 m3 – 13 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
Wide availability in all months of the year.
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Evergreen, ZIM, POL, Yang Ming.

Alternative container types

There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your items. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very exclusive stuff. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also check more information about shipping to HOUSTON (USHOU), port of Haydarpasa (TRHAY), Banjul (GMBJL) harbor and terminal Cochin (INCOK).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as grain and coal.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.

Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
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: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

Kind of load: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Shipping cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Tokyo (JPTYO) has lots of advantages: attractive pricing, high sea vessel load capacity and eco-friendly. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: liquid bulk, dry bulk, containerized, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, kerosene, petroleum, hydrogen, gasoline, biofuels.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like sand, coils, sugar, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
Retail & other: freight like clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, sports equipment, electronic goods + food, furniture, drinks, machines, fashion.

Everything about international transportation (FAQ)

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

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Tokyo takes on average 55 days. The total distance is about 13000 nautical miles. This is equivalent to 24076 km. If you make a sea shipment, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: draft and speed, wind force and wind direction and cargo flows.

What are the average costs of shipping a container to Tokyo (JPTYO)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Tokyo (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various features such as the size of the container, period of the year and currency. Message us for additional information, transit time and current rates.

What customs documents do i need?

When you send goods to Tokyo, there are documents you need for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Japan or view the website of the port/government (www.kouwan.metro.tokyo.jp).

Which Incoterm is the best to choose for?

Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter arranges the costs of transporting the cargo to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).