Container shipping Antwerp to Zanzibar
You are planning to ship a container from Antwerp to Zanzibar (TZZNZ)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is flexible and it has live tracking. Exporting a container overseas with dry bulk or cars and other vehicles can be done via e.g. Transworld Group. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from various types of containers. An important point of attention is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists we share accurate information regarding international transport Zanzibar (TZ ZNZ). You can read inside-information about the different types of sea containers. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Mail us with your needs and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, sure and cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Compared to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide relocations and carrying breakbulk or vehicles.
- The Port of Zanzibar is a much-chosen harbor in Tanzania.
- Popular container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Zanzibar (TZZNZ) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your articles are packed tightly in a container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departure port Zanzibar (TZ ZNZ), and will be shipped over the ocean to the addressee at the arrival port. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the attached table we share facts about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Zanzibar |
| Country of destination | Tanzania |
| Port Code | TZZNZ |
| Transportation time | +/- 30 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Office address | P.O. Box 263, Zanzibar, Tanzania |
| info@zpc.go.tz | |
| Website | www.tanzania.go.tz |
| Phone | 255778678990 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Zanzibar
- Freight Details
Enter the departure port and the arrival harbour. Determine the desired transport method: a full container for yourself (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also select the desired size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Loading the freight
To start with, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Export documents
If you are going to transport goods to Zanzibar (TZZNZ), you should think about special export documents (for the national customs): packing list, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm states who assumes the risk of, for example, 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), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use sea freight tracking to see where your freight is right now. You can see exactly when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Zanzibar (TZZNZ) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Zanzibar – (TZ ZNZ) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you find the right container type. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC. Well-known cities around the harbor are Zanzibar, Koani, Gamba, Mkokotoni, Kijini, Bagamoyo, Mahonda, Sokoni, Mvomero, Magomeni, Dar es Salaam, Kibaha, Mlandizi, Kisarawe, Pangani, Vikindu, Lugoba, Chalinze, Mtambile, Mkuranga. In the next chapter you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular products. Also click further for information about Get shipping quote.
Details of a 20ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are relatively easy to ship, that means they are quite cheap. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and removals. Keep in mind: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.200 kg.
Advantages of a 40 foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. What you may not know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. You’ve got just a little extra height. Very suitable for high products.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then you can book your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. The benefits are great: faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and the rates are more favorable. There are also disadvantages: the transshipment is more complex and the financial risk is much greater. There are also other departure ports. See for example Rotterdam to Zanzibar (TZZNZ) and Hamburg to Zanzibar (TZZNZ).
- FCL means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM.
(LCL) Less than container
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are multiple advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, storage and insurance is advantageous and lower sourcing risk. Disclaimer: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total costs are calculated based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The concept of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, POL.
What other types of containers are there
There is a wide range of boxes for freight forwarding. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. But there are also specific options for oils or chemicals, onions, potatoes, vegetables or high class goods. We explain everything below. Also check other destinations such as Itaguai (BRIGI), port of Klang West (MYPKG), Sydney (AUSYD) harbor and terminal Dar es Salaam (TZDAR).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Importing goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Zanzibar (TZZNZ) has a lot of pluses: it is very efficient, high sea vessel load capacity and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: break bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- 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. gasoline, petroleum, hydrogen, kerosene, diesel, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and lumber, plates, sugar, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: goods like toys, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, clothes, sports equipment + machines, drinks, shoes, fashion, furniture.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Zanzibar takes around 30 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 7150 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 13242 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull, weather conditions and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Zanzibar (Tanzania) are slightly above average. The total cost is determined by various ingredients such as type of goods transported, the total distance to the delivery destination and supply and demand. Feel free to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you are sending goods to Zanzibar, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Tanzania or take a look at the website (www.tanzania.go.tz).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter pays for the transportation to the required port. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller takes care of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).