Container shipping Antwerp to Ushuaia
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Ushuaia (ARUSH)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s convenient and it is safe. Transporting a sea container with food or machinery is very easy with e.g. HMM Co. Ltd.. They can get you a lot of container-types. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport specialists we provide practical information with a view to international transport Ushuaia (AR USH). We get you useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You can make use of our a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Fill out the form and we get you a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, safe and cheap way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide relocations and importing gas-based fuels or cars.
- The Port of Ushuaia is one of the most important ports in Argentina.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Insulated, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Ushuaia (ARUSH) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your personal stuff is loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder will book a container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Ushuaia (AR USH), and will be shipped over the sea to the recipient at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the attached table we share important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Ushuaia |
| Country of destination | Argentina |
| Port Code | ARUSH |
| Transit Time | +/- 33 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Local address | Avenida Maipu 510, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego V9410BJL, Argentina |
| info@puertoushuaia.gov.ar | |
| Website | www.puertoushuaia.gov.ar |
| Telephone number | 542901435200 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Ushuaia
- Select shipment details
Enter the departing port and the destination harbor. Determine your container terms: Full Container Load (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also select the desired size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To limit damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you are going to transport cargo to Ushuaia (ARUSH), you should organize various export documents (to the national customs): packing declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is provided to the shipper describing the correct state of goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Incoterms for your freight
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who will pay for things like insurance, transport and all documents. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track shipment
Use sea freight tracking to check where your container is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the ship is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Ushuaia (ARUSH) to Antwerp (BEANR): match your cargo with container type
You want to ship a container from port of Ushuaia – (AR USH) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to find the right container type. There are different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the section below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. We are happy to provide you with more information about Container types.
What you need to know about the 20 ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects or international removals. Pro tip: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40 ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. What you may not know: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal for tall items.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The format is almost always the same: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.100 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then you better book an exclusive private full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and it’s more cost-effective. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is expensive for small loads and it is hard to book during peak season. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Ushuaia (ARUSH) and Hamburg to Ushuaia (ARUSH).
- The concept of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, COSCO.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
With a small freight, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL Means that means that 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: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, you can save on inventory costs and more options during peak shipping season. Watch out: if you can fill more than half of a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- LCL Means that means that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3 m3 – 14,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, POL, HMM, Evergreen, ZIM.
Information about other types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for shipping your items. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, wheat, barley and cocoa or other special goods. You can read more about it below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Cochin (INCOK), port of Rio de Janeiro (BRRIO), Wellington (NZWLG) harbor and terminal Philadelphia (USPHL).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of freight: What do you want to ship?
Shipping goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Ushuaia (ARUSH) has a lot of pluses: low cost, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: roll on/roll off, break bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, containerized. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, kerosene, gasoline, hydrogen, diesel, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sugar, coils, salt, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, clothes, electronic goods, toys, art and antiques & shoes, fashion, food, furniture, machines.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Ushuaia takes approximately 33 days. The distance between the two ports is about 7850 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 14538 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: displacement of the vessel, sea weather condition and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Ushuaia (Argentina) are slightly above average. The final invoice amount is determined by various parts such as type of container, transit time and other costs like stacking and siting. Feel free to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you are sending goods to Ushuaia, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Letter of Credit. For more substantive information and tips please contact the customs of Argentina or check the official website for more info (www.puertoushuaia.gov.ar).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party is responsible for covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).