Container shipping Antwerp to Al Fujayrah

Main themes

• Ocean shipping to harbor Al Fujayrah from Antwerp (Belgium)
• Tips for exporting containers in April 2024
• Selection guide: find a suitable container
  • Explanation of the 20 foot container
  • Explanation about a 40 ft container
  • When is FCL a good choice?
  • The advantages of Less than container (LCL)
  • Other special types of containers
• Which cargo types can I transport by sea?
• FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport

Information and benefits of 20 foot container

20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to stack, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff or international movings. Nice to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

• This box is a very suitable choice for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
• The size of a 20-foot container is: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
• The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
• In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.900 kilogram.

Advantages of a 40 ft container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. It is especially intended for shipping large volumes of cargo. Moreover, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ choice. You have more height at your disposal. Ideal for tall items.

• The ideal means of transport for large loads.
• The dimensions are as follows: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
• 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
• The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.100 kg.

Information about Full Container (FCL)

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. It is a popular transport method: faster transit time, limited damage risk and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are of course also drawbacks: the transshipment is more complex and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Fujairah (AEFJR) or Hamburg to Fujairah (AEFJR).

• The idea of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
• Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
• When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
• Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. The advantages of this option include: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and easy time-management and scheduling. Notable: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then you better go for FCL. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

• The goal of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
• A suitable choice for transport with a size between 2 m3 & 13 m3.
• Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
• Wide availability in all months of the year.
• Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, HMM, Wan Hai, POL.

Information about other types of containers

The range of boxes is very varied for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, meat, fish and frozen foods or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Vila do Conde (BRVDC), port of Vizag (INVIZ), Ashdod (ILASH) harbor and terminal San Antonio Oeste (AROES).

Cargo types: what are you going to transport?

Transporting goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Al Fujayrah (AEFJR) has a lot of pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories that are transported by sea are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, containerized. Below we explain some goods/cargo.

• Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
• House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
• Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, kerosene, chemicals, hydrogen, petroleum, biofuels.
• Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and coils, sugar, rods, sand.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
• Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
• Retail & other: items like medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, electronic goods, art and antiques, clothes or machines, furniture, fashion, drinks, food.