Container shipping Antwerp to Corinto
Do you need to ship a container from Antwerp to Corinto (NICIO)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is flexible and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container overseas with ro-ro or cars and other vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as Arkas Container Transport. Freight forwarders offer different types of containers. There is made a difference between (FCL) full containers and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport specialists we share accurate information for international transport Corinto (NI CIO). We offer extensive information about the different types of sea containers. Further on you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a good, sure and cheap way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international removals and the transportation of breakbulk or factory parts.
- The Port of Corinto is an important logistics artery in Nicaragua.
- The most commonly used containers are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Corinto (NICIO) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your articles are wrapped up in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Corinto (NI CIO), and will be shipped by ocean to the consignee at the POD (port of destination). They offer solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below you can read different kind of info about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Corinto |
| Country of destination | Nicaragua |
| Port Code | NICIO |
| Transportation time | +/- 31 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Office address | De la Optica Nicaraguense 1/2 cuadra al lago, 1 cuadra abajo, Managua, Nicaragua |
| nicaragua@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.epn.com.ni |
| Phone | 505-222-3837 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Corinto
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin and the arrival port. Specify your preference: (FCL) Full Container Load or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the desired format (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Preparing the cargo
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When exporting goods to Corinto (NICIO), you will have to provide up-to-date export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing declaration, certificates of origin, packing list, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is completed by a carrier describing the correct state of goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for, for example, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track your cargo
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the freight has been departed from POL (Port of loading), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Corinto (NICIO) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a suitable container
You are going to ship a container from port of Corinto – (NI CIO) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is important to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Many international shipping lines operate this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the paragraph below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular products. Check also more information about Certificate of Origin.
Explanation of the 20ft container
20. ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to stack, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects and international movings. Nice to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.900 kilogram.
What you need to know about the 40 foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. It is especially intended for transporting bulk goods by sea. Also, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ variant. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal for tall items.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: faster transit time, limited chance of damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Corinto (NICIO) or Hamburg to Corinto (NICIO).
- The idea of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, COSCO.
LCL: Less than container
If you do not need a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You benefit from many advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is faster during peak-season. Remark: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The meaning of LCL is: you reserve space in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 2,5 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL.
Information about other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oils, wheat, barley and cocoa or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. Also check other destinations such as Sines (PTSIE), port of Al Jubail (SAJUB), Chalmers (NZPOE) harbor and terminal Kaohsiung (TWKHH).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Cargo types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Corinto (NICIO) have all kinds of advantages: low tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and eco-friendly. Frequently chosen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- 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. biofuels, petroleum, hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like sand, salt, plates, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: goods like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques, clothes + shoes, furniture, fashion, food, machines.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Corinto takes approx 31 days. The total distance is about 7450 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 13797 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull, weather and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Corinto (Nicaragua) are slightly above average. The total cost is determined by various components as type of goods transported, the total distance to the delivery destination and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Message us for the best rates and current transit times.
When shipping goods to Corinto, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are important: Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, please contact the customs of Nicaragua or check the official website for more info (www.epn.com.ni).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party takes care of covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the selling party is fully liable for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).