Container shipping Antwerp to Zhanjiang
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Antwerp to Zhanjiang (CNZHA)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is economical and it is trustworthy. Ship a container overseas with ro-ro or personal goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as Pacific International Lines. There are all kind of containers. You have to choose between (FCL) Full Container Load and partial shipments (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will get dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Zhanjiang (CN ZHA). You will find practical information about the different types of containers. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Provide us with your transport details and get a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, sure and cheap way to export or import international containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is recommended for international movings and shipping roll on/roll off or personal goods.
- The Port of Zhanjiang offers excellent transit options in China.
- Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Zhanjiang (CNZHA) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your cargo is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company have a special container prepared. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port Zhanjiang (CN ZHA), and will be shipped over the ocean to the recipient at the POD. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the next section we offer useful information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Zhanjiang |
| Country of destination | China |
| Port Code | CNZHA |
| Transportation time | +/- 46 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Office address | Port Administration Office, 1 You Yi Rd, Xiashan, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524027, China |
| E-mail address | zjport@163.net |
| Website | www.zjport.com/ |
| Phone | 867592255516 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Zhanjiang
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD (port of destination). Decide how you want to export: Full Container Load (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Loading the freight
As a starting point, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you are going to transport goods to Zhanjiang (CNZHA), you will need several export documents (for the purpose of national customs): certificates of origin, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing list, packing declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm states how much responsibility you have for export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your shipment
Use the track and trace service to check where your container is at this moment. You can see exactly when the load is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Zhanjiang (CNZHA) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Zhanjiang – (CN ZHA) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is important to find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20-ft, 40-ft) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Several major international shipping lines operate here. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the next chapter we put everything together and offer information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Also click further for information about Shipping rates.
Explanation about a 20ft container
20 ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items or international movings. Keep in mind: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for shipping freight by sea.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.200 kg.
Advantages of a forty foot container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Moreover, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Very suitable for high products.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
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 have to share space with others. The benefits are great: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you pay lower price per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and the financial risk is much greater. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Zhanjiang (CNZHA) and Hamburg to Zhanjiang (CNZHA).
- FCL means that the container only holds your cargo.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, ONE, COSCO.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, a shared container can be used. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The idea of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You benefit from many advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, you spend less on inventory space and more options during peak shipping season. Remark: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- The concept of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3 m3 – 14 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Evergreen, POL, ZIM, HMM.
Alternative container types
The range of boxes is very diverse for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are innovative and special constructions for liquid bulk, onions, potatoes, vegetables or unique high value cargo. We explain everything below. You can also check more information about shipping to El Guamache (VEEGU), port of Cotonou (BJCOO), Incheon (KRICH) harbor and terminal Selat Panjang (IDSPA).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- 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: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Zhanjiang (CNZHA) have all kinds of advantages: low rates, it is effective for large quantities of goods and minimal restrictions. Popular types of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, dry bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, chemicals, kerosene, hydrogen, gasoline, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like sugar, lumber, salt, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: goods like clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, toys or machines, drinks, food, fashion, shoes.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Zhanjiang takes about 46 days. The total distance is approximately 10700 nautical miles (nmi). This is roughly equivalent to 19816 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull, sea weather condition and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Zhanjiang (China) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various ingredients such as type of container, period of the year and conditions. We invite you to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When shipping goods to Zhanjiang, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of China or view the website of the port/government (www.zjport.com/).
Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter arranges the carriage of the goods up to the named port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).