Container shipping Antwerp to Vigo
You want to ship a container from Antwerp to Vigo (ESVGO)? 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 by sea with dry bulk or cars can be done via e.g. Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. Shipping lines offer a lot of container-types. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our experts we share lots of practical information for the purpose of international transport Vigo (ES VGO). We provide up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Besides this we share a practical step-by-step plan. Fill out the form and get a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, trustworthy and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide relocations and the transit of breakbulk or personal goods.
- The Port of Vigo is an important logistics artery in Spain.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
Themes
Shipping to Vigo (ESVGO) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your goods are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will reserve a container for you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Vigo (ES VGO), and will be shipped by ocean to the terminal at the arrival port. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the schedule below we provide you with details about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Vigo |
| Country of destination | Spain |
| Port Code | ESVGO |
| Transport Time | +/- 6 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Office address | Plaza de la Estrella n-1, Vigo, Pontevedra 36201, Spain |
| apvigo@apvigo.es | |
| Website | www.apvigo.com |
| Phone | 34986268021 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Vigo
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of departure and the POD (port of destination). Also indicate whether you choose FCL (Full Container Load) or a partial filled container (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Loading the freight
To begin, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you ship cargo to Vigo (ESVGO), you should think about various export documents (for fast customs clearance): certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are important to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your shipping is right now. You will get a notification when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading, has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Vigo (ESVGO) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container
You need to ship a container from port of Vigo – (ES VGO) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to book the right container for your cargo. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. Below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular products. We are happy to provide you with more information about Tank Container.
Specifications of a 20 FT container
20 ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most common and available size. They are very efficient, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal items or international movings. Nice to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- The most commonly used box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 ft 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 shipping large sea freight. Finally, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ version. You have more height at your disposal. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.700 kg.
Ocean freight calculator: get instant container shipping rates!
Receive current shipping rates directly in your mailbox
What is a Full Container (FCL)?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, it is best to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: It allows for a faster transit time, less potential for damage and and it is cheaper per unit. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and unloading can be a hassle. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Vigo (ESVGO) and Hamburg to Vigo (ESVGO).
- The premise of FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
With a small freight, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The concept of LCL is that you share space with others. There are many benefits like: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Worth mentioning: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The cost of LCL is based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The meaning of LCL is: you reserve space in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 3,5 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, Yang Ming, POL, Wan Hai.
Alternative container types
There is a wide range of boxes for freight forwarding. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oils, flowers, fruit or high class goods. We explain everything below. You can also read more information about shipments to Bar (MEBAR), port of Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ), Al Jubail (SAJUB) harbor and terminal Bari (ITBRI).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Shipping cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Vigo (ESVGO) has lots of advantages: attractive rates, it is great for transporting bulky goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, neo bulk, break bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, kerosene, petroleum, diesel, hydrogen, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also rods, plates, salt, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: freight like electronic goods, clothes, toys, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy and furniture, shoes, food, machines, drinks.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Vigo lasts about 6 days. The distance to be covered is about 1650 nautical miles. That equates to 3056 km. In case of sea freight, you will receive updates about the 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. The exact shipping time depends on the boat speed, weather and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Vigo (Spain) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various ingredients such as container size, the total distance to the delivery destination and supply and demand. Feel free to contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you send goods to Vigo, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice. For additional information, please contact the customs of Spain or view the website of the port/government (www.apvigo.com).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller takes care of the transportation to the port of destination specified by the buyer. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the selling party is fully liable for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).