Container shipping Antwerp to Puerto Williams
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Williams (CLWPU)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is economical much more environmental friendly than air freight. Ship a container overseas with breakbulk or equipment can be facilitated by shippinglines like Sinotrans. When you are exporting, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. A big difference is being made between a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport specialists we provide you with lots of practical information about international transport Port Williams (CL WPU). We offer practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. For this we offer a step-by-step export plan. Send you shipping details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, safe and cost-effective way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Compared to air transport, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide movings and shipping container cargo or machinery.
- The Port of Puerto Williams is one of the biggest ports of Chile.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Williams (CLWPU) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your personal stuff is transferred in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Port Williams (CL WPU), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the POD (port of destination). You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find important information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Puerto Williams |
| Country of destination | Chile |
| Port Code | CLWPU |
| Transportation time | +/- 37 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Local address | Empressa Portuaria de Chile, B O’Higgins 1385, Punta Arenas, Chile |
| E-mail address | williams@directemar.cl |
| Website | www.gob.cl |
| Phone | 5661621090 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Puerto Williams
- Cargo details
Enter the port of departure and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you prefer a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. You also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Cargo preparations
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport your cargo to Williams (CLWPU), you should think about several export documents (for the national customs): commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a required document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm shows who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can see exactly when the cargo is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Williams (CLWPU) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Puerto Williams – (CL WPU) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. Below you will find useful information about the most popular products. We also offer more information about Air Freight.
Explanation about a 20ft container
20 foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and removals. Good to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for transporting cargo by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.800 kilogram.
Details of a 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large quantities of goods. Also, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.100 kilogram.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: optimal transit time, less potential for damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Of course there are also downsides: it is not efficient for small cargo types and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Williams (CLWPU) or Hamburg to Williams (CLWPU).
- FCL Means that means that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are multiple advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory space and it is faster during peak-season. Pay attention: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The total shipping costs are related to shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The premise of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3 m3 & 13 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL, Yang Ming.
What other types of containers are there
There exist a lot of box-types for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, grain, flour, or fragile items. Our expert has laid out a list below. You can also look further at transport options in Puerto Madryn (ARPMY), port of Bahia Blanca (ARBHI), Riyadh (SARUH) harbor and terminal Puerto de Altamira (MXATM).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean freight: What do you want to ship?
Transporting stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Puerto Williams (CLWPU) have all kinds of advantages: it is very efficient, best for Bulky Goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, biofuels, hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also lumber, cement, coils, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: goods like clothes, medical/pharmacy, toys, art and antiques, sports equipment or machines, shoes, food, fashion, furniture.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Puerto Williams takes about 37 days. The distance to be covered is about 9050 nautical miles. That is about 16761 kilometers. When you export something, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time is subject to vessel speed, wind force and wind direction and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Puerto Williams (Chile) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by important aspects like the size of the container, shipping time and local handling fees. Please contact us for a quote for your transport.
When sending goods to Port Williams, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading. For additional information, you can contact the customs of Chile or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.gob.cl).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter pays for delivering the goods to the named port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller must arrange all processes concerning the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).