Container shipping Antwerp to Abu Dhabi

You want to ship a container from Antwerp to Abu Dhabi (AEAUH)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s convenient and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container overseas with food or vehicles can be done via e.g. TS Lines. You can choose from many different types of shipping containers. There is made a difference between a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via containershippingservice.com you will receive accurate information with a view to international transport Abu Dhabi (AE AUH). You will find inside-information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. You can make use of our practical step-by-step plan. Describe what you want to transport and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a smart, staunch and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
Sea freight is great for international movings and importing dry bulk or cars and other vehicles.
The Port of Abu Dhabi is an important hub in United Arab Emirates.
You can choose from the following containers: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your personal stuff is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) sends the location details to you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Abu Dhabi (AE AUH), and will be transported by sea to the terminal at the arrival harbour. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the list below you can read different kind of info about the POD (Port Of Destination).

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Abu Dhabi
Country of destination	United Arab Emirates
Port Code	AEAUH
Transportation time	+/- 28 days
Shipping rates	$$
Port address	Department of Port & Customs Ajman P.O. Box 388, Ajman United Arab Emirates
E-mail address	customerservice@adports.ae
Website	u.ae
Telephone number	971800102030

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Abu Dhabi

Select shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the destination harbor. Also indicate whether you choose a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the desired format (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Freight preparations
To start with, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
Common Export Documents
When you import cargo from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH), you will need special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document signed by the carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that everything is ready to ship.
Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are important to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The chosen Incoterm decides who bears responsibility for e.g. shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
Track your cargo
Use the track and trace service to check where your load is right now. You can see 24/7 when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.

Sea freight from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a suitable container

You want to ship a container from port of Abu Dhabi – (AE AUH) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to get a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 ft, 40 ft) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Several shipping lines operate on this route. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. Below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular products. We are happy to provide you with more information about Cargo Security.

Details of a twenty foot container

20-foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most common container worldwide. It’s a very common and efficient size, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items and movings. Good to know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.

This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods overseas.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.300 kilogram.

What you need to know about the 40 FT container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Finally, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ deal. You have more height at your disposal. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

Very popular with large and bulky goods.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.500 kilogram.

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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?

I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then you better book an exclusive private full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many pluses: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited damage risk and it’s more cost-effective. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and less convenient delivery options. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Hamburg to Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

The goal of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd.

Use a Less than container (LCL)

If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You benefit from many advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and it is more flexible during peak-times. Notable: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

With LCL transport, your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
A suitable choice for transport with a size between 1,5 m3 – 14 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM, Evergreen.

What other types of containers are there

The range of boxes is very varied for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for liquid bulk, grain, flour, or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Larvik (NOLAR), port of Oakland (USOAK), Apapa (NGAPP) harbor and terminal Gdansk (PLGDN).

Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
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 heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.

Kind of load: What do you want to ship?

Exporting stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) have all kinds of advantages: low tariffs, very safe and secure and eco-friendly. The most important ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: dry bulk, containerized, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, diesel, gasoline, biofuels, kerosene, chemicals.
Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and cement, lumber, rods, salt.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
Retail & other: load like clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys, sports equipment or fashion, drinks, furniture, food, shoes.

FAQ: current topics around international transport

How long does it take to ship from Antwerp to Abu Dhabi?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Abu Dhabi lasts about 28 days. The distance between the two ports is about 6800 nautical miles (NM). This is roughly equivalent to 12594 km. When you ship a sea container, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull, weather conditions and type of shipment.

How expensive is shipping a container to Abu Dhabi (AEAUH)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) are average. The final invoice amount is determined by important aspects like cargo type, shipping time and supply and demand. Please contact us for a quote for your transport.

What customs documents are required for international shipping?

When you are exporting goods to Abu Dhabi, there are documents you need for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading. For additional information, you can contact the customs of United Arab Emirates or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (u.ae).

What is the best Incoterm for my shipment?

The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller takes care of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).