Container shipping Antwerp to Qingdao

Topics

• Worldwide shipping to harbor Qingdao from Antwerp (Belgium)
• Container export tips in April 2024
• Different types and dimensions of containers
  • Information and benefits of 20 ft container
  • What you need to know about the 40 ft container
  • What is FCL shipping and what are the benefits?
  • What is Less than container (LCL)
  • Alternative container types
• Types of Cargo Shipped by Sea Freight Transport
• FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport

Explanation about a 20 FT container

Twenty Foot Containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including household goods or international movings. Pro tip: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.

• This box is widely used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
• A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
• The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
• The maximum load is about +/- 27.800 kilogram.

Explanation of the 40ft container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. It is especially intended for shipping large volumes of cargo. Finally, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ version. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

• The ideal means of transport for large loads.
• The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
• The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
• In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.100 kg.

Information about FCL containers

When you need a lot of container space, then it is usually better to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many pluses: quick transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it is cheaper per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not suitable for small cargo and less convenient delivery options. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Rotterdam to Qingdao (CNQIN) and Hamburg to Qingdao (CNQIN).

• FCL Means that means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
• Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
• It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
• Available at: e.g. Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC.

What is a Less than container (LCL)?

When you have too little goods to fill a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you’re only charged for the space you are using, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Important: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume and weight.

• The idea of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
• For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 & 15 m3.
• You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
• Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
• Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, POL.

Various other types of containers

The range of boxes is very varied 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. But there are also specific options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, onions, potatoes, vegetables or unique high value cargo. We explain everything below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Shenzhen (CNSNZ), port of Doha (QADOH), Surabaya (IDSUB) harbor and terminal Qasim (PKBQM).

Cargo types: which items do you want to transport by sea?

Exporting load by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Qingdao (CNQIN) has a lot of pluses: attractive costs, high sea vessel load capacity and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Popular types of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, dry bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we explain some goods/cargo.

• Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
• House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
• Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, chemicals, kerosene, diesel, petroleum, biofuels.
• Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like sand, lumber, coils, sugar.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
• Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
• Retail & other: products like electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, toys, art and antiques & furniture, drinks, fashion, shoes, food.