Container shipping Antwerp to Vila do Conde
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Vila do Conde (BRVDC)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is efficient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Importing a container overseas with gas-based fuels or personal goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like SM Line. They offer various types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via containershippingservice.com we provide you with lots of practical information about international transport Vila do Conde (BR VDC). We share knowledge and extensive information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will send a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, sure and affordable way to import and export goods internationally.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is perfect for international movings and carrying breakbulk or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Vila do Conde is an important hub in Brazil.
- Popular container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Vila do Conde (BRVDC) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your personal stuff is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin (POO) Vila do Conde (BR VDC), and will be transported by sea to the terminal at the arrival harbour. They can get you services like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Vila do Conde |
| Country of destination | Brazil |
| Port Code | BRVDC |
| Transit Time | +/- 24 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Office address | Endereco Rodovia PA-481, Km 2,3, Vila do Conde, Barcarena, Para CEP: 68.447-000, Brazil |
| E-mail address | gomes@cdp.com.br |
| Website | www.cdp.com.br |
| Telephone number | 91-3182-9000 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Vila do Conde
- Freight Details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD (port of destination). Specify your preference: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Freight preparations
Firstly, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs document
When you import goods from Vila do Conde (BRVDC), you will need special export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing list, packing declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is completed by a carrier describing the correct state of goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your load is right now. You will get a notification when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Vila do Conde (BRVDC) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a container that suits your cargo
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Vila do Conde – (BR VDC) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is necessary to pick the right container type. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the paragraph below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular products. We also offer more information about Paintings transport.
Advantages of a twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are quite easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items or international movings. Pro tip: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo by sea.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.400 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 FT container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it very economical for transporting large loads by sea. Good to know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ edition. Thereby you have a little more height. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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(FCL) Full Container
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, it is best to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. This has multiple advantages: Usually a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it is cheaper per unit. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and it is hard to book during peak season. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Vila do Conde (BRVDC) or Hamburg to Vila do Conde (BRVDC).
- The goal of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.
Less than container (LCL)
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You benefit from many advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and more options during peak shipping season. Pay attention: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping rates are based on volume and weight.
- LCL Means that means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 & 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Evergreen, ZIM, HMM, Yang Ming.
Other container types for special loads
There is a wide range of boxes for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, meat, fish and frozen foods or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Shuwaikh (KWSWK), port of Dakar (SNDKR), Rijeka (HRRJK) harbor and terminal Taranaki (NZNPL).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of cargo: What do you want to ship?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Vila do Conde (BRVDC) has a lot of pluses: low cost, high sea vessel load capacity and minimal restrictions. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: containerized, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, diesel, hydrogen, gasoline, kerosene, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sand, coils, rods, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: goods like toys, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, clothes and shoes, furniture, drinks, food, machines.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Vila do Conde takes approx 24 days. The distance between the two ports is about 5550 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 10279 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and direction and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Vila do Conde (Brazil) are relatively expensive. The total price tag is determined by various parts such as cargo volume and weight, period of the year and exchange rates. We invite you to contact us for current rates and transit times.
When you are sending goods to Vila do Conde, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Brazil or view the website of the port/government (www.cdp.com.br).
Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).