Container shipping Antwerp to Praia da Vitoria

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Antwerp to Porto da Praia Da Vitoria (PTPRV)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is flexible and you can track the cargo in real time. Shipping a container with sea freight such as refrigerated cargo or furniture can be arranged by shipping companies such as COSCO. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. You have to choose between (FCL) full containers and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our experts we offer practical information with a view to international transport Praia Da Vitoria (PT PRV). We provide you with up-to-date information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Besides this we share a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send you shipping details and we will send a quote with extensive pricing details.

Ocean shipping is a professional, sure and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
When you compare it with air shipments, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
Sea freight is excellent for international relocations and the transit of dry bulk or factory parts.
The Port of Praia da Vitoria offers excellent transit options in Portugal.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Porto da Praia Da Vitoria (PTPRV) from Antwerp (BEANR)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your goods are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder company ensures that a container is ready. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Praia Da Vitoria (PT PRV), and will be shipped by ocean to the consignee at the POD. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the list below we share important information about the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Antwerp (BEANR)
Country of departure	Belgium
Port of destination	Port of Praia da Vitoria
Country of destination	Portugal
Port Code	PTPRV
Transit Time	+/- 4 days
Shipping costs	$
Office address	Praia Da Vitoria, Azores, Portugal
E-mail address	portugal@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.portugal.gov.pt
Telephone number	– not available –

Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Praia da Vitoria

Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the POD. Determine the desired transport method: Full Container Load (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Prepare your package
First of all, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport your cargo to Porto da Praia Da Vitoria (PTPRV), you should think about relevant export documents (for the national customs): packing declaration, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows who takes care of, among other things, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Ship Live Tracking
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your cargo is right now. You can see 24/7 when the load is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Porto da Praia Da Vitoria (PTPRV) to Antwerp (BEANR): select your container type

You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Praia da Vitoria – (PT PRV) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you find the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (twenty foot, forty foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the text box below we put everything together and offer information about the most common sizes and types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Ventilated Container.

Information and benefits of 20 ft container

20. ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods and removals. What you might not know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.

This box offers a solution for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
The size of a 20-foot container is: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.300 kilogram.

Information and benefits of forty foot container

A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Also, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ choice. You’ve got just a little extra height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

Perfect for larger shipments.
The format is almost always the same: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.200 kg.

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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?

When you want to ship large quantities of goods, 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 it with other merchandise. The advantages are great: quick transit time, less potential for damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are of course also drawbacks: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Rotterdam to Porto da Praia Da Vitoria (PTPRV) or Hamburg to Porto da Praia Da Vitoria (PTPRV).

The meaning of FCL is: the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, ONE, Maersk.

When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?

With a small freight, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The goal of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are multiple advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is more flexible during peak-times. Watch out: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

LCL Means that means that you reserve space in a partial container.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 and 16 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, POL, HMM, Evergreen, Yang Ming.

Special containers for special freight

There are many different types of boxes available for freight forwarding. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or unique high value cargo. We’ve explained it all below. You can also look further at transport options in Bahrain (BHBAH), port of Vila do Conde (BRVDC), Le Havre (FRLEH) harbor and terminal Sydney (AUSYD).

Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.

Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.

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

Exporting stuff by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Praia da Vitoria (PTPRV) has a lot of pluses: attractive prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and minimal restrictions. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: liquid bulk, containerized, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk. Below you can read more information about it.

Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, hydrogen, biofuels, kerosene, petroleum, chemicals.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also rods, sand, cement, salt.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
Retail & other: freight like sports equipment, clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, art and antiques + shoes, drinks, furniture, fashion, machines.

All about international transport (FAQ)

How many days does it take to ship from Antwerp to Praia Da Vitoria?

Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Praia da Vitoria takes approximately 4 days. The total distance is approx. 1150 nautical miles. This is equivalent to 2130 km. If you ship something by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The exact shipping time has several factors: the speed of the boat, sea weather condition and possible maintenance.

What are the average costs of shipping a container to Porto da Praia Da Vitoria (PTPRV)?

Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Praia da Vitoria (Portugal) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various parts such as the size of the container, shipping time and conditions. Fill out our form for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.

What customs documents are needed?

When sending goods to Praia Da Vitoria, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate. For additional information, please contact the customs of Portugal or take a look at the website (www.portugal.gov.pt).

What incoterm is best for my business?

Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party is responsible for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).