Container shipping Antwerp to Zaragoza
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Antwerp to Zaragoza (ESZAZ)? Sea freight is very practical: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting containers with freight like container cargo or machinery is very easy with e.g. Sinokor Merchant Marine. Freight forwarders offer various types of containers. An important distinction is a complete full container (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will find up-to-date information regarding international transport Zaragoza (ES ZAZ). You can read inside-information about the different types of containers. On this website you can read a step-by-step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will prepare a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, secure and relatively cheap way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and the transportation of dry bulk or cars.
- The Port of Zaragoza is a frequently chosen port in Spain.
- The range of containers includes: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Zaragoza (ESZAZ) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your personal stuff is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will reserve a container for you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure Zaragoza (ES ZAZ), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the POD (port of destination). You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the following paragraph we offer useful information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Zaragoza |
| Country of destination | Spain |
| Port Code | ESZAZ |
| Transport Time | +/- 6 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | Carretera de Cogullada 65, Mercazaragoza, Calle M, 50014 Zaragoza |
| spain@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es |
| Phone number | 34677490542 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Zaragoza
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin and the POD (port of destination). Choose if you want to ship full containers (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the container
Firstly, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport cargo to Zaragoza (ESZAZ), you will need required export documents (on behalf of national customs): export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm states who will pay for things like transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Much chosen incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track your shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Zaragoza (ESZAZ) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Zaragoza – (ES ZAZ) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? An important starting point is to book the right container for your cargo. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the section below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You can also click through to our page about Tank Container.
Important specifications of the 20 foot container
20 FT containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are relatively easy to ship, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of furniture and movings. Some extra info: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for sending goods overseas.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Details of a 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. What you may not know: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. You’ve got just a little extra height. Stuff can be stacked high.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.600 kg.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many pluses: It guarantees a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and you pay lower price per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not suitable for small cargo and less convenient delivery options. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Zaragoza (ESZAZ) or Hamburg to Zaragoza (ESZAZ).
- The idea of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, Maersk, COSCO.
Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL Means that means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can save money on smaller shipments, less inventory costs & management and lower sourcing risk. Important: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- LCL means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- The best choice for a charge between 3 m3 and 15 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL, Yang Ming.
Other special types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. We explain everything below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Santos (BRSSZ), port of Manila South Harbour (PHMNS), Chicago (USCHI) harbor and terminal Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- 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: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Shipping load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Zaragoza (ESZAZ) has many benefits: low cost, there are lots of different shipping options and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, gasoline, chemicals, diesel, biofuels, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and rods, sand, plates, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: goods like medical/pharmacy, clothes, sports equipment, art and antiques, toys + fashion, food, furniture, drinks, shoes.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Zaragoza takes about 6 days. The total distance is about 1650 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 3056 km. If you ship something by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull, weather and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Zaragoza (Spain) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by a number of factors like cargo weight, shipping time and pickup charges and Message us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you are sending goods to Zaragoza, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents should be provided: Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Spain or view the website of the port/government (sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party is responsible for the costs of transporting the cargo to the named port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).