Container shipping Antwerp to Malabo
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Malabo (GQSSG)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is economical and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like liquid bulk or furniture can be arranged by shipping companies such as HMM Co. Ltd.. They can get you many different types of shipping containers. You have to choose between (FCL) Full Container Load and a partial filled container (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we offer lots of practical information regarding international transport Malabo (GQ SSG). We provide practical information about the various sea container types. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and you will get a competitive quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, staunch and cost-effective way to export or import international containers.
- When you compare it with air shipments, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is great for international relocations and exporting breakbulk or cars.
- The Port of Malabo is an important hub in Equatorial Guinea.
- You can choose from the following containers: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Malabo (GQSSG) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your personal stuff is packed tightly in a container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of Malabo (GQ SSG), and will be transported by sea to the addressee at the arrival port. There are different kind of options: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find practical information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Malabo |
| Country of destination | Equatorial Guinea |
| Port Code | GQSSG |
| Transit Time | +/- 21 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Port address | Port Captain, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea |
| equatorial-guinea@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.guineaecuatorialpress.com |
| Telephone number | 24093564 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Malabo
- Select shipment details
Enter the departure port and the POD. Choose how you want to transport: a full container for yourself (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs document
When you import cargo from Malabo (GQSSG), please pay attention to the necessary up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a legal document that is provided to the shipper describing the correct state of goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your freight is right now. You can see 24/7 when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Malabo (GQSSG) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a container that suits your cargo
Would you like to ship a container from port of Malabo – (GQ SSG) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? The first step is to ask an appropriate container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container specifications (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Several major international shipping lines operate here. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the following summary we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You can also click directly to information about Get shipping quote.
What you need to know about the 20 ft container
20-foot containers (some people call it 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 household goods and international removals. Some extra info: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods overseas.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Details of a 40 foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. It is especially intended for shipping large cargo by sea. Moreover, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Very suitable for high products.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are standard: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.500 kg.
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(FCL) Full Container
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then you can book your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, limited damage risk and and it is cheaper per unit. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and insurance is more expensive. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Malabo (GQSSG) or Hamburg to Malabo (GQSSG).
- The goal of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If a large full container is unnecessary, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The premise of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and more flexible during intense shipping season. Watch out: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The idea of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 – 15,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, ZIM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very diverse for the shipment of your goods. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. You can also read more information about shipments to Hodeidah (YEHOD), port of Muara (BNMUA), Said (EGPSD) harbor and terminal Algiers (DZALG).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Freight types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Exporting cargo by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Malabo (GQSSG) have all kinds of advantages: it is very efficient, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, dry bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, gasoline, kerosene, biofuels, chemicals, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and salt, cement, sugar, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: load like electronic goods, clothes, sports equipment, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy or machines, furniture, shoes, drinks, fashion.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Malabo lasts about 21 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 4950 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 9167 km. When you export something, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull and the propeller, weather conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) are relatively expensive. The total price tag is determined by a number of factors like cargo weight, season and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Do not hesitate to contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When sending goods to Malabo, there are documents you need for customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Equatorial Guinea or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.guineaecuatorialpress.com).
Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter is responsible for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the port of origin. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).