Container shipping Antwerp to Altamira

Main topics

• Sea shipping to harbor Altamira from Antwerp (Belgium)
• Advice for exporting goods in May 2024
• Choose the appropriate container
  • Information and benefits of 20 FT container
  • Information and benefits of 40 FT container
  • When is FCL a good choice?
  • The benefits of (LCL) Less than container
  • Other container types for special loads
• Which cargo types can I transport by sea?
• FAQ: current topics around international transport

Important specifications of the twenty foot container

20 FT containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods and movings. Good to know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

• This box is often used for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
• A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
• A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
• The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.100 kg.

Details of a 40 ft container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it very economical for transporting large loads by sea. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ box. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

• Perfect for larger shipments.
• The dimensions are the same internationally: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
• It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
• The maximum load is +/- 28.300 kilogram.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many advantages to it: It guarantees a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and the rates are more favorable. Of course there are also downsides: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and there is only limited availability. Another departure port? Also check Rotterdam to Puerto de Altamira (MXATM) or Hamburg to Puerto de Altamira (MXATM).

• The idea of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
• Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
• Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
• Available at: e.g. MSC, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM.

When is a LCL container a good choice?

If a large full container is unnecessary, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You benefit from many advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, the handling and insurance costs are limited and easy time-management and scheduling. Worth mentioning: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

• The goal of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
• An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 and 14 m3.
• You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
• Capabilities at almost all international ports.
• Available at: e.g. POL, Wan Hai, Evergreen, ZIM, HMM.

Other types of containers and customization

You can choose from many types of boxes for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oils or chemicals, grain, flour, or other special goods. Our expert has laid out a list below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Aqaba (JOAQJ), port of Iquique (CLIQQ), Kobe (JPUKB) harbor and terminal Porto da Praia Da Vitoria (PTPRV).

Freight types: What do you want to ship?

Importing goods by sea from Antwerp (BEANR) to Altamira (MXATM) has a lot of pluses: it is economical, very safe and secure and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, break bulk. Below we give an explanation.

• Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
• House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
• Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, gasoline, chemicals, biofuels, kerosene, hydrogen.
• Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like plates, coils, cement, rods.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
• Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
• Retail & other: items like sports equipment, toys, clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy + drinks, machines, shoes, food, furniture.