Container shipping Antwerp to Oranjestad

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• International shipping to harbor Oranjestad from Antwerp (Belgium)
• How does the export work in April 2024
• Find a container that suits your cargo
  • Important specifications of the 20 foot container
  • Advantages of a forty foot container
  • What does FCL mean in shipping?
  • Does your cargo fits the Less than container (LCL) solution?
  • Various other types of containers
• Which cargo types can I transport by sea?
• Everything about international transportation (FAQ)

Specifications of a twenty foot container

20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods or international removals. Pro tip: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

• This box is often used for transporting cargo by sea.
• A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
• The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
• The maximum load is about +/- 27.300 kg.

Important specifications of the 40ft container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ variant. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Stuff can be stacked high.

• Very suitable for large loads.
• The format is almost always the same: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
• The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
• The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.800 kg.

What is the meaning of FCL container?

If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and the rates are more favorable. Of course there are also downsides: it is not efficient for small cargo types and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Oranjestad (AWORJ) and Hamburg to Oranjestad (AWORJ).

• What we mean by FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
• Load directly from factory or storage.
• When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
• Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.

In which situations do I choose an LCL container?

When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). With LCL transport, multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are multiple advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, less inventory costs & management and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL cost is calculated by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.

• LCL means that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
• An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 and 14,5 m3.
• Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
• Easier to book during peak season.
• Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM, Evergreen.

Information about other types of containers

The range of boxes is very diverse for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, flour, coffee or cocoa or very expensive items. We explain everything below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Sucre (VECUM), port of Masan (KRMAS), Haikou (CNHAK) harbor and terminal Itaguai (BRIGI).

Load types: what do you want to transport by sea?

Transporting goods by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Oranjestad (AWORJ) has many benefits: low maintenance cost, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. You can read more about it in the section below.

• Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
• House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
• Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, biofuels, kerosene, diesel, petroleum, hydrogen.
• Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like salt, sugar, rods, lumber.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
• Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
• Retail & other: load like medical/pharmacy, clothes, sports equipment, art and antiques, electronic goods or drinks, fashion, machines, shoes, food.