Container shipping Antwerp to Yap
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Tomil Harbour (FMYAP)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is efficient and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a sea container with breakbulk or machinery can be outsourced to e.g. Sinotrans. Freight forwarders offer different types of containers. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via this website you will get actual information for international transport Yap (FM YAP). You can read up-to-date information about the different types of containers. For this we offer a step-by-step import plan. Mail us with your needs and you will get a competitive quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, trustworthy and cheap way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare this to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is recommended for worldwide movings and the transportation of refrigerated cargo or furniture.
- The Port of Yap offers excellent transit options in Micronesia.
- The range of containers includes: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Tomil Harbour (FMYAP) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your personal stuff is packed in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will book a container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Yap (FM YAP), and will be shipped overseas to the recipient at the destination harbor. There are different kind of options: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find practical information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Yap |
| Country of destination | Micronesia |
| Port Code | FMYAP |
| Transit Time | +/- 54 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Office address | PO Box 290, Sea Transportation Office, Yap FM 96943, Micronesia, Federated States of |
| micronesia@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.fsmgov.org |
| Phone number | 6913502403 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Yap
- Cargo details
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Choose if you want to ship FCL (Full Container Load) or a partial filled container (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To limit damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you are going to transport goods to Tomil Harbour (FMYAP), you must send required export documents (on behalf of national customs): commercial invoice, packing declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that everything is ready to ship.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states who is the risk-bearing party for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track shipment
Use cargo tracking to check where your container is at this moment. You can check easily when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Tomil Harbour (FMYAP) to Antwerp (BEANR): match your cargo with container type
You need to ship a container from port of Yap – (FM YAP) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to book the right container for your cargo. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the section below you will find extensive information and advice about the most common sizes and types. Our specialists also provide details about 20-foot Container.
Specifications of a 20ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common and available size. They are relatively easy to ship, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and removals. What you might not know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- The most commonly used box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.000 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40ft container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Good to know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ edition. They are 9’6 tall. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.300 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then a full container is often worth it. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. This has multiple advantages: optimal transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you pay lower price per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not efficient for small cargo types and less convenient delivery options. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Tomil Harbour (FMYAP) or Hamburg to Tomil Harbour (FMYAP).
- The goal of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are multiple advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is faster during peak-season. Important: if you can fill more than half of a container, then you better go for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The goal of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 1,5 m3 – 15 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ZIM, Evergreen.
Other types of containers and customization
There are many different types of boxes available for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are also special possibilities for oils, vegetables and fruit or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Cartagena (COCTG), port of Beirut (LBBEY), Arica (CLARI) harbor and terminal Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Kind of cargo: What do you want to ship?
Transporting cargo by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Yap (FMYAP) has a lot of pluses: attractive rates, there are lots of different shipping options and very flexible. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: dry bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, liquid bulk, containerized. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, gasoline, hydrogen, kerosene, petroleum, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like salt, coils, plates, 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: products like sports equipment, art and antiques, clothes, toys, electronic goods and shoes, food, machines, furniture, fashion.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Yap takes about 54 days. The total distance is approximately 12800 nautical miles. This is roughly equivalent to 23706 km. When you export something, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: vessel speed, sea weather condition and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Yap (Micronesia) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by various features such as cargo weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Please contact us for a quote for your transport.
When transporting goods to Yap, then there are some important customs clearance documents. You need to present the following documents: Letter of Credit, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Micronesia or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.fsmgov.org).
Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter is responsible for the carriage of the goods up to the agreed port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the supplier to pay for the delivery of the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).