Container shipping Antwerp to Huangpu
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Huangpu (CNHUA)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is efficient and it is trustworthy. Transporting a sea container with container cargo or vehicles is very easy with e.g. Zim Integrated Shipping Services. When you are exporting, you can choose from different types of containers. An important distinction is (FCL) full containers and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists we give helpful information for international transport Huangpu (CN HUA). We get you practical information about the different types of containers. Besides this we share a step-by-step import plan. Contact u directly and we will prepare a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, safe and cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare this to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is ideal for international removals and importing container cargo or personal effects.
- The Port of Huangpu is one of the biggest ports of China.
- Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Huangpu (CNHUA) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your cargo is wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) ensures that a container is ready. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Huangpu (CN HUA), and will be shipped over the ocean to the customs at the POD (port of destination). They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below you will find practical information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Huangpu |
| Country of destination | China |
| Port Code | CNHUA |
| Transportation time | +/- 46 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | Gangqian Road 12 Guangzhou Shi, China |
| china@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.gov.cn |
| Phone | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Huangpu
- Enter freight details
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Decide how you want to export: Full Container Load (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the freight
First of all, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Export documents
When you import goods from Huangpu (CNHUA), you will need required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing list, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are important to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who assumes the risk of, for example, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use container track and trace to see where your load is at this moment. You can see exactly when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Huangpu (CNHUA) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Huangpu – (CN HUA) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is necessary to ask an appropriate container. They come in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the following summary we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular products. Check also more information about Collapsible Container.
Details of a 20 FT container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are very efficient, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Widely used for transporting personal effects and international removals. Pro tip: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40 foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large quantities of goods. What you may not know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ edition. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Very suitable for high products.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The format is almost always the same: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.300 kg.
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Information about FCL containers
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, than you can reserve your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: It guarantees a faster transit time, damage is lessened and and it is cheaper per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and insurance is extra important. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Huangpu (CNHUA) and Hamburg to Huangpu (CNHUA).
- FCL Means that means that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE.
Less than container (LCL)
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is faster during peak-season. Pay attention: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the volume and weight of the packages.
- The premise of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2 m3 – 16 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, Yang Ming, POL, Evergreen.
Special containers for special freight
The range of boxes is very diverse for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, meat, fish and frozen foods or fragile items. We’ve explained it all below. You can also read more information about shipments to Rashid (AEDXB), port of Pivdennyi (UAYUZ), Galveston (USGLS) harbor and terminal Rashid (AEDXB).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- 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: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- 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: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Main types of ocean cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Huangpu (CNHUA) is very popular because of low prices, very safe and secure and minimal restrictions. The most important ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, petroleum, chemicals, kerosene, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sugar, cement, plates, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: load like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes + drinks, shoes, machines, fashion, furniture.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Huangpu takes on average 46 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 10700 nautical miles. This is roughly equivalent to 19816 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: the speed of the boat, the sea conditions and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Huangpu (China) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various ingredients such as cargo weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and conditions. Please contact us for current rates and transit times.
When you send goods to Huangpu, then customs clearance is an important step. You need to present the following documents: Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Packing List. For more information, you can contact the customs of China or view the website of the port/government (www.gov.cn).
Incoterms describe all tasks, risks, and costs associated with the transaction of goods worldwide. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange all processes concerning the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).