Container shipping Antwerp to Gdansk
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Antwerp to Gdansk (PLGDN)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s convenient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Ship a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or semi-finished goods is easy with shippinglines like Sinotrans. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different types of shipping containers. An important distinction is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will receive up-to-date information with a view to international transport Gdansk (PL GDN). We provide you with up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You will also find a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a good, secure and affordable way to export or import international containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is recommended for international movings and importing break bulk or consumer goods.
- The Port of Gdansk is an important hub in Poland.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Gdansk (PLGDN) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your material is put on a container with pellets. Your freight forwarder sends the location details to you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Gdansk (PL GDN), and will be shipped by sea to the customs at the POD (port of destination). They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the attached table we offer useful information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Gdansk |
| Country of destination | Poland |
| Port Code | PLGDN |
| Transportation time | +/- 4 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | 18 Zamknieta Str. Gdansk 80-955 Poland |
| info@portgdansk.pl | |
| Website | www.portgdansk.pl |
| Telephone number | 48587379100 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Gdansk
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you choose a full container just for your freight (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). You also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Cargo preparations
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Common Export Documents
When you import cargo from Gdansk (PLGDN), you will need up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): packing list, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper describing the correct state of goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and duty related matters. Frequently used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use sea freight tracking to see where your cargo is right now. You can get a sms or mail when the shipping is registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Gdansk (PLGDN) to Antwerp (BEANR): pick a container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Gdansk – (PL GDN) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is crucial to get a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include OOCL. The port offers an excellent connection to Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia, Rumia, Kartuzy, Tczew, Reda, Nowy Dwor Gdanski, Wejherowo, Malbork, Starogard Gdanski, Puck, Koscierzyna, Wladyslawowo, Sztum, Elblag, Lebork, Kwidzyn, Paslek, Czersk. In the next section you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Our specialists also provide details about Air Freight.
Explanation about a twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most common and available size. They are relatively easy to ship, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and international removals. What you might not know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.400 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 ft container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting bulk goods by sea. What you may not know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ variant. You have more height at your disposal. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The format is almost always the same: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.200 kg.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
When you need a lot of container space, then you better book an exclusive private full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. This has multiple advantages: Usually a faster transit time, less potential for damage and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and unloading can be a hassle. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Gdansk (PLGDN) or Hamburg to Gdansk (PLGDN).
- The goal of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If you do not need a full container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The idea of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is more flexible during peak-times. Notable: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The premise of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 2,5 m3 – 13,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, POL, ZIM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai.
Other types of containers and customization
There exist a lot of box-types for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, flour, coffee or cocoa or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. You can also check more information about shipping to Lyttelton (NZLYT), port of Jacksonville (USJAX), Yangon (MMRGN) harbor and terminal Brest (FRBES).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- 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: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of load: what do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting cargo by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Gdansk (PLGDN) have all kinds of advantages: attractive tariffs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off. 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: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, biofuels, kerosene, chemicals, hydrogen, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like sugar, rods, plates, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: items like sports equipment, toys, art and antiques, electronic goods, clothes and machines, drinks, furniture, shoes, food.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Gdansk lasts about 4 days. The distance to be covered is about 950 nautical miles. That is about 1759 km. When you have booked a sea freight you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the boat speed, weather and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Gdansk (Poland) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various components as container size, the total distance to the delivery destination and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you send goods to Gdansk, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Poland or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.portgdansk.pl).
Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter takes care of delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the required port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).