Container shipping Antwerp to Terneuzen
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is flexible and it has live tracking. Transporting a sea container with roll on/roll off or semi-finished goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Unifeeder. When you are exporting, you can choose from all kind of containers. There is made a difference between a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our freight forwarders you will get lots of practical information about international transport Terneuzen-Vlissingen (NL TNZ). We share extensive information about the different types of sea containers. Besides this we share a step-by-step export plan. Provide us with your transport details and get a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, sure and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide movings and the transit of vegetables or cars.
- The Port of Terneuzen is an important logistics artery in Netherlands.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your goods are loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder have a special container prepared. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Terneuzen-Vlissingen (NL TNZ), and will be shipped by ocean to the importer at the destination harbor. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the attached table you will find practical information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Terneuzen |
| Country of destination | Netherlands |
| Port Code | NLTNZ |
| Transit Time | +/- 1 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | Postbox 132, Terneuzen, AC 4530, Netherlands |
| netherlands@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.zeeland-seaports.com |
| Phone number | 31(0)115647400 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Terneuzen
- Details of your shipment
Enter the origin of shipment and destination of shipment. Specify your preference: Full Container Load (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also select the desired size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the container
Firstly, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you are going to transport cargo to Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ), you must send special export documents (for the national customs): certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing declaration, packing list, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a legal document signed by the carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are important to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, transport, insurance and duty related matters. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use the track and trace service to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ) to Antwerp (BEANR): match your cargo with container type
Would you like to ship a container from port of Terneuzen – (NL TNZ) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to ask an appropriate container. Based on your load you choose a size (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Several shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the box below you can read all important information about the most popular products. You may also like: Import.
Important specifications of the 20 ft container
20 foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of household goods or international movings. Some extra info: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Details of a 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. He can hold much more cargo. It is especially intended for shipping large sea freight. Moreover, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ version. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal for tall items.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.800 kg.
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What is the meaning of FCL container?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then it is usually better to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it is cheaper per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and the financial risk is much greater. Departing from another port? Also check out Rotterdam to Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ) or Hamburg to Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ).
- The idea of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC, Maersk.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
With a small freight, you can use be made of a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL Means that means that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can save money on smaller shipments, less inventory costs & management and easy time-management and scheduling. Worth mentioning: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- The meaning of LCL is: your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 4 m3 & 14,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ZIM, HMM.
Special containers for special freight
There exist a lot of box-types for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or high class goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also check more information about shipping to Norfolk (USORF), port of Newark (USEWR), Venice (ITVCE) harbor and terminal Hamad (QAHMD).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Load types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Terneuzen (NLTNZ) has many benefits: attractive costs, it is great for transporting bulky goods and minimal restrictions. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: containerized, break bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, kerosene, hydrogen, biofuels, diesel, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and lumber, plates, rods, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: cargo like toys, sports equipment, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques and food, machines, drinks, furniture, shoes.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Terneuzen takes on average 1 days. The distance between the two ports is about 125 nautical miles. That equates to 232 km. When you send something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, the sea conditions and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Terneuzen (Netherlands) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by a number of factors like the size of the container, the total distance to the delivery destination and exchange rates. We invite you to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to Terneuzen-Vlissingen, then the customs clearance will also pass. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin. For more information, please contact the customs of Netherlands or take a look at the website (www.zeeland-seaports.com).
Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party takes care of the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller has the responsibility for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).