Container shipping Antwerp to Yokohama
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Antwerp to Yokohama (JPYOK)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is great for bulk goods and you can track the cargo in real time. Importing a container overseas with breakbulk or furniture is very easy with e.g. X-Press Feeders. They offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important distinction is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport agents we give accurate information regarding international transport Yokohama (JP YOK). We share comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Describe what you want to transport and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, trustworthy and relatively cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare this to air freight, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide movings and the transportation of refrigerated cargo or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Yokohama is one of the most important ports in Japan.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Yokohama (JPYOK) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your personal stuff is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Yokohama (JP YOK), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the list below you will find important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Yokohama |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPYOK |
| Transportation time | +/- 55 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | 2 Yamashita-cho Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0023, Japan |
| portoubo@city.yokohama.jp | |
| Website | www.city.yokohama.jp/me/port/en/index.html |
| Phone number | 81-45-671-2880 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Yokohama
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin and destination of shipment. Choose how you want to transport: full containers (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the desired format (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
To start with, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Customs document
In the situations that you export cargo to Yokohama (JPYOK), you should organize up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, packing declaration, packing list, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is provided to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and duty related matters. Popular incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track your cargo
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipping is right now. You can check easily when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Yokohama (JPYOK) to Antwerp (BEANR): match your cargo with container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Yokohama – (JP YOK) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Well-known shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Kawasaki, Kamakura, Zushi, Yokosuka, Fujisawa, Machida, Hayama, Komae, Inagi, Futtsu, Ayase, Zama, Ebina, Chofu, Kimitsu, Kisarazu, Chigasaki, Atsugi, Tama, Mitaka. In the next chapter you can compare all types and read more about the most popular products. Our specialists also provide details about Import.
Information and benefits of 20 ft container
20 FT containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most common and available size. They are very efficient, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Widely used for transporting personal items and movings. What you might not know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.200 kilogram.
Explanation of the 40 ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. In conclusion, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, 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 space with others like LCL. There are many advantages to it: faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and unloading can be a hassle. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Yokohama (JPYOK) or Hamburg to Yokohama (JPYOK).
- FCL Means that means that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd.
LCL: Less than container
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The meaning of LCL is: you share space with others. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you’re only charged for the space you are using, less inventory costs & management and it is more flexible during peak-times. Pay attention: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total shipping costs are related to the volume and weight of the packages.
- LCL means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 1,5 m3 & 13 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, ZIM, Wan Hai, HMM.
Special containers for special freight
There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are also special possibilities for liquids, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very exclusive stuff. We explain everything below. Also check other destinations such as Taichung (TWTXG), port of Portland (USPWM), Yangzhou (CNYZH) harbor and terminal Elizabeth (ZAPLZ).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Transporting load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Yokohama (JPYOK) has a lot of pluses: attractive costs, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and very flexible. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: containerized, roll on/roll off, break bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, chemicals, diesel, kerosene, biofuels, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and lumber, sugar, cement, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, toys + furniture, food, shoes, drinks, machines.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Yokohama takes around 55 days. The total distance is approx. 13000 nautical miles. 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 24076 km. When you ship a sea container, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the boat speed, sea weather condition and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Yokohama (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various factors such as cargo dimension, transit time and other costs like stacking and siting. Feel free to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When sending goods to Yokohama, there are documents you need for customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Japan or view the website of the port/government (www.city.yokohama.jp/me/port/en/index.html).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party takes care of delivering the goods to the named port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).