Container shipping Antwerp to Port Sudan
Would you like to ship a container from Antwerp to Sudan (SDPZU)? Sea freight has many pluses: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is efficient and it has live tracking. Importing a container overseas with liquids or machinery can be facilitated by shippinglines like Hapag-Lloyd. Shipping lines offer all kind of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a complete full container (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport agents you will receive lots of practical information about international transport Port Sudan (SD PZU). You will find practical information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Provide us with your transport details and we will send a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a good, sure and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is suitable for international movings and carrying container cargo or motorbikes.
- The Port of Port Sudan is a much-chosen harbor in Sudan.
- Popular container types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Insulated, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Sudan (SDPZU) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your material is put on a container with pellets. Your freight forwarder ensures that a container is ready. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port Port Sudan (SD PZU), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the POD. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the schedule below you will find practical information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of Port Sudan |
| Country of destination | Sudan |
| Port Code | SDPZU |
| Transit Time | +/- 19 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Office address | Faisal Bank Street, Port Sudan |
| E-mail address | sudan@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.sudanports.gov.sd |
| Phone number | 249-311-822061 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of Port Sudan
- Freight Details
Enter the port of departure and the POD (port of destination). Decide how you want to export: (FCL) Full Container Load or a shared container (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Pack you load
First of all, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport cargo to Sudan (SDPZU), you should think about required export documents (for the national customs): export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that everything is ready to ship.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are important to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use cargo tracking to see where your shipping is right now. You can see in realtime when the cargo is registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Sudan (SDPZU) to Antwerp (BEANR): match your cargo with container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Port Sudan – (SD PZU) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? Make sure you get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are Evergreen, MSC. The port offers an excellent connection to Sawakin, Sinkat, Tawkar, Barbar, Wagar, Kassala, Marawi, Wad Rawah, Tambul, Khartoum, Umm Durman, Doka, Wad Madani, Tabat, Kinanah, Sinnar, Sinjah, Umm Jarr, Galgani, Rabak. In the text box below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular boxes. We are happy to provide you with more information about Ocean Freight.
Explanation of the 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are relatively easy to ship, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal stuff or international removals. Some extra info: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Details of a 40 FT container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Also, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ box. You have more height at your disposal. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.500 kilogram.
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Full Container (FCL)
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: It allows for a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and you have higher inventory costs. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Rotterdam to Sudan (SDPZU) or Hamburg to Sudan (SDPZU).
- The idea of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, MSC.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL Means that means that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You benefit from many advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is more flexible during peak-times. Pay attention: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. The total shipping costs are related to shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- LCL means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2,5 m3 & 15 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, HMM, POL, Evergreen, ZIM.
Other special types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are specially developed transport options for liquids, flour, coffee or cocoa or unique high value cargo. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Basel (CHBSL), port of Colon Container Terminal (PAONX), Haydarpasa (TRHAY) harbor and terminal Koper (SIKOP).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Kind of freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting goods by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to Port Sudan (SDPZU) has a lot of pluses: low maintenance cost, high sea vessel load capacity and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, petroleum, hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also rods, lumber, sugar, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like sports equipment, toys, art and antiques, electronic goods, clothes or drinks, fashion, machines, shoes, furniture.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to Port Sudan takes approximately 19 days. The total distance is approx. 4450 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 8241 kilometers. When you send something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time is subject to draft and speed, weather conditions and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to Port Sudan (Sudan) are slightly above average. The total cost is determined by various features such as container size, season and exchange rates. Request a quote without obligation for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When transporting goods to Port Sudan, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are required: Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Sudan or check the official website for more info (www.sudanports.gov.sd).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party takes care of the transportation to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller takes care of the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).