Container shipping Antwerp to Abidjan
You want to ship a container from Antwerp to Abidjan (CIABJ)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is great for bulk goods and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Importing a container overseas with liquids or equipment can be arranged by shipping companies such as Ocean Network Express (ONE). There are a lot of container-types. There is made a difference between a complete full container (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we give actual information with a view to international transport Abidjan (CI ABJ). We share knowledge and comprehensive information about the different types of sea containers. On this website you can read a step-by-step import plan. Mail us with your needs and we will prepare a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, sure and inexpensive way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight provides services for international relocations and importing roll on/roll off or consumer goods.
- The Port of Abidjan is one of the most important ports in Cote D’Ivoire.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Abidjan (CIABJ) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your personal stuff is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of Abidjan (CI ABJ), and will be shipped over the sea to the addressee at the port of destination. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below we share facts about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Abidjan |
| Country of destination | Cote D’Ivoire |
| Port Code | CIABJ |
| Transit Time | +/- 17 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Office address | 05 BP 3352 ABJ 05 |
| info@paa-ci.org | |
| Website | portabidjan.ci |
| Phone number | (225) 21 23 80 00 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Abidjan
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival port. Decide if you will ship (FCL) Full Container Load or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
To start with, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To limit damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Common Export Documents
When exporting goods to Abidjan (CIABJ), you should organize up-to-date export documents (for fast customs clearance): commercial invoice, packing declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm states who is responsible for e.g transit, insurance and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your freight is right now. You can see exactly when the cargo is departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Abidjan (CIABJ) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick your container
You need to ship a container from port of Abidjan – (CI ABJ) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to book the right container for your cargo. There are different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, MSC, ZIM. Major towns near the seaport are Abidjan, Bingerville, Anyama, Dabou, Alépé, Bonoua, Jacqueville, Agboville, Adiaké, Aboisso, Adzopé, Ayamé, Ndouci, Tiassalé, Affery, Grand-Lahou, Akoupé, Bongouanou, Arrah, Divo. In the paragraph below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. You can also click through to our page about Household Goods transport.
Details of a 20 foot container
20 foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack, that means they are quite cheap. Widely used for transporting personal items and international movings. What you might not know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.500 kilogram.
What you need to know about the forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Tip: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Stuff can be stacked high.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. It is a popular transport method: efficient transit time, less potential for damage and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and unloading can be a hassle. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Abidjan (CIABJ) or Hamburg to Abidjan (CIABJ).
- The meaning of FCL is: you get the universal right to your own container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, ONE.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Disclaimer: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The total shipping costs are related to the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 & 13 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, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen.
Other special types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are also special possibilities for liquids, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. You can also read more information about shipments to A Coruna (ESLCG), port of Xingang (CNXGG), Apia (WSAPW) harbor and terminal Conakry (GNCKY).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Kind of cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Abidjan (CIABJ) has a lot of pluses: it is very efficient, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: containerized, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, break bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline, diesel, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like plates, salt, cement, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: goods like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys, electronic goods and food, furniture, fashion, drinks, shoes.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Abidjan lasts about 17 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 4150 nautical miles (M). This is equivalent to 7686 km. If you choose transport by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: displacement of the vessel, sea weather condition and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Abidjan (Cote D’Ivoire) are slightly above average. The total cost depends on a number of factors like the size of the container, season and freight forwarder handling fees. Do not hesitate to contact us for a quote for your transport.
When shipping goods to Abidjan, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents should be provided: Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Import/export Licenses. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Cote D’Ivoire or take a look at the website (portabidjan.ci).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party takes care of the carriage of the goods up to the port of destination specified by the buyer. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).