Container shipping Antwerp to Zhangjiagang
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting containers with freight like breakbulk or vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as COSCO. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) full containers and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we provide you with actual information about international transport Zhangjiagang (CN ZJG). You will find inside-information about the different types of sea containers. On this website you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and receive a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, safe and inexpensive way to import and export goods internationally.
- Compared to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is perfect for worldwide relocations and transporting break bulk or personal effects.
- The Port of Zhangjiagang is an important hub in China.
- The most commonly used containers are: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your products are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) ensures that a container is ready. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Zhangjiagang (CN ZJG), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the arrival harbour. They can get you services like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we share important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Zhangjiagang |
| Country of destination | China |
| Port Code | CNZJG |
| Transport Time | +/- 46 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | Port Administration Office, Xiangshan Road, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu 215633, China |
| china@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.gov.cn |
| Phone | 8651258331701 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Zhangjiagang
- Freight Details
Enter the origin of shipment and the destination harbor. Decide if you will ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also select the desired size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the container
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
In the situations that you export cargo to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG), please pay attention to the necessary relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, packing declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who takes care of, among other things, insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your cargo
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your freight is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the load is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Zhangjiagang (CNZJG) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick your container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Zhangjiagang – (CN ZJG) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the text box below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You may also like: Palletwide Containers.
Information and benefits of 20 foot container
20 foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods or international movings. Some extra info: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Explanation of the forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. It is especially intended for shipping large sea freight. Tip: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ variant. Thereby you have a little more height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The format is universal: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.400 kilogram.
Ocean freight calculator: 40 / 20 Ft Sea Container Shipping Cost
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(FCL) Full Container
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then you can book your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The advantages are great: quick transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are of course also drawbacks: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it is hard to book during peak season. Departing from another port? Also check out Rotterdam to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG) or Hamburg to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG).
- The premise of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, Maersk.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can send some good in a cheap way, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Pay attention: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The total shipping costs are related to number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- The idea of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 3,5 m3 – 16 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, POL, Yang Ming, HMM.
Special containers for special freight
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, meat, fish and frozen foods or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. Also check other destinations such as Doha (QADOH), port of King Abdul Aziz Port (SADMN), Bintulu (MYBTU) harbor and terminal Kolkata (INCCU).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as 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: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Important types of ocean cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG) have all kinds of advantages: low rates, very safe and secure and minimal restrictions. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: break bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, neo bulk, containerized. You will find all the information in the box below.
- 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. chemicals, gasoline, hydrogen, biofuels, kerosene, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like coils, sugar, plates, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: freight like medical/pharmacy, clothes, toys, sports equipment, art and antiques and food, furniture, fashion, shoes, machines.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Zhangjiagang takes approx 46 days. The total distance is about 10700 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 19816 kilometers. When you export something, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The exact shipping time has several factors: condition of the hull, sea weather condition and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Zhangjiagang (China) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various components as the size of the container, shipping time and other costs like stacking and siting. Feel free to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When shipping goods to Zhangjiagang, then the customs clearance will also pass. You need to present the following documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of China or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.gov.cn).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller takes care of the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).