Container shipping Antwerp to La Spezia

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to La Spezia (ITSPE)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is efficient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Ship a container overseas with dry bulk or factory parts can be outsourced to e.g. Wan Hai Lines. You can choose from all kind of containers. There is made a difference between full containers (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport agents you will find useful information for international transport La Spezia (IT SPE). We share up-to-date information about the different types of containers. You will also find a export plan in 5 steps. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will prepare a quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a very popular, trustworthy and cheap way to export or import international containers.
Advantages compared to air freight: it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide relocations and importing vegetables or machinery.
The Port of La Spezia is an important hub in Italy.
You can choose from the following containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Ventilated, Tank, Refrigerated containers.

Get transport rates

Main themes

Shipping to La Spezia (ITSPE) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your material is packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company sends the location details to you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departing port La Spezia (IT SPE), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below you will find some basic data of the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of La Spezia
Country of destination	Italy
Port Code	ITSPE
Transport Time	+/- 14 days
Shipping costs	$
Local address	Via del Molo, 1 La Spezia, SP 19126 Italy
Mail	info@porto.laspezia.it
Website	www.portolaspezia.it
Phone	390187546320

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of La Spezia

Information about your freight
Enter the departing port and the port of destination. Choose how you want to transport: FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can choose from a small or large container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
Loading and labeling the freight
To start with, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
Documents Required for Exporting
When you import cargo from La Spezia (ITSPE), you should think about special export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, packing declaration, packing list, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, describing the correct state of goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm shows who takes care of, among other things, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
Ship Live Tracking
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your shipping is right now. You will get a notification when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.

Sea freight from La Spezia (ITSPE) to Antwerp (BEANR): choosing a suitable container

You received an order and want to ship a container from port of La Spezia – (IT SPE) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Compare the options and rent a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, MSC. Well-known cities around the harbor are Lerici, La Spezia, Arcola, Sarzana, Carrara, Aulla, Massa, Montignoso, Forte dei Marmi, Seravezza, Pietrasanta, Fivizzano, Viareggio, Camaiore, Massarosa, Sestri Levante, Vecchiano, Barga, Lavagna, Chiavari. In the section below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular container types. You can also click through to our page about Documentary Credit.

Explanation about a twenty foot container

20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. It’s a very common and efficient size, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal effects and international movings. Some extra info: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.

This box is often used for transporting cargo via the ocean.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.700 kilogram.

Details of a 40ft container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting large loads by sea. Finally, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ version. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Ideal for tall items.

They are ideal for big shipments.
The format is universal: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.700 kilogram.

Ocean Freight Volume Calculator: instant shipping rates

Get instant prices from several major shipping lines worldwide

Get quote

When is a FCL container a good choice?

If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, 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. This has multiple advantages: ideal transit time, limited chance of damage and you pay lower price per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to La Spezia (ITSPE) and Hamburg to La Spezia (ITSPE).

FCL means that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
Load directly from factory or storage.
Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.

Information about LCL containers

If you do not need a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The goal of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You benefit from many advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Remark: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The total costs are calculated based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.

With LCL transport, your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 – 16 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
Easier to find space during peak season.
Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen, POL.

Various other types of containers

The range of boxes is very varied for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, meat, fish and frozen foods or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also look further at transport options in Bell Bay (AUBEL), port of Pointe-a-Pierre (TTPTP), Hambantota (LKHBA) harbor and terminal Tartous (SYTTS).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.

Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.

Kind of cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?

Transporting load by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to La Spezia (ITSPE) have all kinds of advantages: low tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, containerized. Below we explain some goods/cargo.

Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, diesel, hydrogen, petroleum, chemicals, kerosene.
Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sand, salt, rods, coils.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
Retail & other: items like art and antiques, clothes, toys, electronic goods, sports equipment & food, fashion, furniture, drinks, shoes.

Everything about international transportation (FAQ)

What is the sea shipping time for goods from Antwerp to La Spezia?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to La Spezia takes about 14 days. The distance to be covered is about 3250 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 6019 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The exact shipping time has several factors: draft and speed, weather and type of shipment.

What are the average costs of shipping a container to La Spezia (ITSPE)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to La Spezia (Italy) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various parts such as type of goods transported, shipping time and supply and demand. Request a quote without obligation for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.

What documents do you need for customs?

When sending goods to La Spezia, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Bill of Lading, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of Italy or check the official website for more info (www.portolaspezia.it).

What are Incoterms, and which one is the best to ship with

The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller covers the costs of transporting the cargo to the required port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).