Ship a container to Belgium
Container shipping services to Belgium offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Belgium with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Belgium.
Shipping a container to Belgium has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Belgium.
Ship a container to Belgium
Ship a container to the major ports in Belgium: Port of Zeebrugge, Port of Antwerp
How much does it cost to ship a container to Belgium?
- How much does it cost to ship a container to Belgium, the average price to ship a container to Belgium is from $1150 to $4850 US Dollars.
- The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Belgium ranges depending on the size of the container (20ft or 40ft), and the schedule route, please contact our quotation team to receive a detailed rate to ship your container to the major container ports in Belgium.
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Belgium?
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Belgium, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Belgium is from $1150 to $3250. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Belgium ranges depending on the route.
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Belgium?
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Belgium, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Belgium is from $2150 to $4850. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Belgium ranges depending on the route.
Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Belgium:
Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Belgium in 2023?, Yes the rates slowly began falling in the first quarter of 2023 and are expected to continue to drop, little by little. You calculate the ocean freight rate based on oil prices (BAF), cargo dimensions, weight, port of export, port of destination, and season congestion. The following annual chart is showing the prices and costs for the year 2023 for average maritime freight to send containers to Belgium.
These prices do not include additional or unforeseen costs that may be added during the course of your reservation or shipment itself. These are not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.
How long does it take to ship a container to Belgium?
The average transit time to ship a container to Belgium is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
Estimated transit time to ship a container to Belgium:
The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Belgium from the major ports in the world as from the United States ports, Europen ports, and Asian ports.
| Continent of origin | Country of origin | Port of origin | Port of destination | Transit time (days) | 20DV FCL 40HQ FCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Port of Antwerp | 25 | 2250€ |
| Europe | Spain | Valencia | Port of Antwerp | 22 | 2000€ |
| Europe | Spain | Algeciras | Port of Antwerp | 18 | 1850€ |
| Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Port of Antwerp | 2 | 450€ |
| North America | United States | New York | Port of Antwerp | 20 | $2550 |
| North America | United States | Miami | Port of Antwerp | 25 | $2850 |
| North America | United States | Los Angeles | Port of Antwerp | 40 | $4850 |
| North America | United States | Houston TX | Port of Antwerp | 35 | $3850 |
| Asia | China | Shanghai | Port of Antwerp | 40 | $2850 |
| Asia | China | Guangzhou | Port of Antwerp | 35 | $2250 |
| Asia | China | Shenzhen | Port of Antwerp | 35 | $2250 |
| Asia | China | Hong Kong | Port of Antwerp | 35 | $2250 |
Shortest transit time to ship a container to Belgium:
One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Belgium is the route from New York United States to Port of Antwerp Belgium with an average transit time from 20 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Belgium is from Valencia Spain to the major ports in Belgium, with an average transit time of 30 to 35 days.
Longest transit times to ship a container to Belgium:
The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Belgium is from the port of Shanghai China, with an estimated average transit time between 40 and 42 days. The next longest route is from the port of Los Angeles USA, with an average transit time of 40 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Belgium?
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Belgium?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Belgium is from $2850 to $4850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from USA to Belgium
These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Belgium with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Belgium for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Belgium.
| Container shipping service to Belgium | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Belgium: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Belgium. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from California to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Halifax to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from USA to Belgium?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Belgium, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Belgium is from 18 to 25 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Belgium?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Belgium?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Belgium is from 1150€ to 2500€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Spain to Belgium
These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Belgium with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Belgium for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Belgium.
| Container shipping service to Belgium | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Belgium: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Canary Islands to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Belgium?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Belgium, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Belgium is from 25 to 35 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Belgium?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Belgium?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Belgium is from 450€ to 3500€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Europe to Belgium
These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Belgium with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Belgium for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Belgium.
| Container shipping service to Belgium | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Belgium: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from The Canary Islands to Belgium. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2500 20FT average prices from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to Belgium. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €450 20FT average prices from: €650 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Belgium. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €1150 20FT average prices from: €2500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from France to Belgium. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €650 20FT average prices from: €850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to Belgium. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €1150 20FT average prices from: €2500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to Belgium. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2500 20FT average prices from: €3500 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to Belgium. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €650 20FT average prices from: €1000 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to Belgium. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €650 20FT average prices from: €850 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to Belgium?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Belgium, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Belgium is from 2 days to 25 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Belgium?
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Belgium?, the average price to ship a container from China to Belgium is from $1550 to $3850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from China to Belgium
These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Belgium with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Belgium for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Belgium.
| Container shipping service to Belgium | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Belgium: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to Belgium | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from China to Belgium?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Belgium, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Belgium is from 25 to 42 days.
Price factor to ship a container to Belgium:
The cost of shipping to ship a container to Belgium from abroad will vary depending on the type of sea container you chose to ship, the fuel price (BAF), the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship line you hire to send the container, the destination port in Belgium, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Belgium, and what route you choose to ship your container, if it is a direct route or with transshipment.
Only once we have that information we will be able to more accurately estimate the costs to ship your container to Belgium from any port in the world.
Online container shipping rate calculator to Belgium from overseas:
With BR LOGISTICS COMPANY and our ocean freight calculator you can request a rate online, we made over 10000 rates per year to ship containers to Belgium. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.
How to export a container to Belgium?
To export and then import a container to Belgium via sea containers begins with an ocean freight cost of between $450 USD to $4850 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Belgium, plus import fees from Belgium customs that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into Belgium, which will be an average of 1.84% to 11% tariffs + 21% European customs VAT, calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in Belgium. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer apply for a trade agreement in Belgium when it is established by some Belgium regulations for imports without taxes to Belgium. Likewise, everything must be effectively paid to Customs + other expenses not invoiced with the ocean freight or customs fee to carry out the container from the port of import, as the local port charges to import all kinds of general cargo to Belgium.
Can i import cargo via container to Belgium?
Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Belgium from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Belgium from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Belgium Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Belgium.
What documents are needed for customs in Belgium?
The requirements to import into Belgium are to present the commercial invoice translated into English and the detailed packing list, which must indicate the details of the quantity, the type of product and the shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in Belgium:
Imports must have the following documentation:
- Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
- Tax Identification Number in Belgium
- Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
- Registration as a importer in Belgium
- Belgium Customs Value Declaration
- Debt free in Belgium
- Moving Inventory to Belgium(original)
- Have a trade or company patent in Belgium that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
- Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
- Demonstrate economic solvency in Belgium
- Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
- Find a good customs broker in Belgium
- Shipping company’s original bill of lading, sea waybill or airwaybill
- Packing list
- Commercial invoice
- Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO)
- Power of attorney that authorizes your customs broker to clear de import for you with Belgium Customs.
If you need more information to ship a container to Belgium you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE
www.brlogistics.net
Tel: +12012015020 USA
Tel: +34628279703 ESPANA
Email: info@brlogistics.net
Taxes and duties to import into Belgium:
Taxes and duties for importing general items into Belgium made abroad whether from The United States, China, or Asia are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Belgium Customs that, as a general rule of import, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is from 1.84% to 11% on the CIF value of the cargo in the container shipment. Additionally you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds to 21% in Belgium. The VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + the general import rates in Belgium, if the import comes from the European Union or a country with EUR1 agreement it will exempted by international agreement between the parties and you can exonerate taxes or pay less than the before mentioned.
Import fees in Belgium:
Most goods imported into Belgium are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Belgium that are subject to the following rates:
Tariff rates and duties from 1.84 % to 11% + VAT 21%
How to ship a container to Belgium?
The first step in shipping a container to Belgium is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Belgium from the United States, the European Union, Spain, or China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to Belgium.
Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Belgium:
- Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Belgium.
- Request a shipping fee to Belgium for your container shipment.
- Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your needs, you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft or 40ft.
- Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to Belgium.
- Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Belgium.
- Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
- Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in Belgium.
Major Ports in Belgium for shipping and importing cargo in containers
The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to Belgium, these are the most important port terminals in Belgium for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.
Port of Antwerp
Address: Zaha Hadidplein 1, 2030 Antwerpen, Belgium
Coordinates: 51° 17' 52" N 4° 17' 59" E
Port of Zeebrugge
Address: Isabellalaan 1, 8380 Brugge, Belgium
Coordinates: 51° 20' 11" N 3° 12' 26" E
What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Belgium?
Advantages of container shipping service to Belgium:
- Ocean freight rates are competitive.
- You can send all kinds of transportable cargo.
- Containers have good storage capacity.
- They do not have weather problems for shipments
- More international reach thanks to container ports all over the world
- Streamlined procedures for exports and imports in Belgium
- Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
- Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Belgium
- You can send more weight than air transport
- The cargo is protected inside the maritime container
Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers to Belgium
In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Belgium from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in Belgium used by exporters and importers around the world.
| International origin port | Destination port in Belgium |
|---|---|
| Port of New York | Port of destination: Antwerp; Port Code: BEANR |
| Port of Baltimore | Port of destination: Zeebrugge; Port Code: BEZEE |
| Port of Savannah | Port of destination: Antwerp; Port Code: BEANR |
| Port of Miami | Port of destination: Zeebrugge; Port Code: BEZEE |
| Port of Houston | Port of destination: Antwerp; Port Code: BEANR |
| Port of Los Angeles | Port of destination: Zeebrugge; Port Code: BEZEE |
| Port of Shanghai | Port of destination: Antwerp; Port Code: BEANR |
| Port of Shenzhen | Port of destination: Zeebrugge; Port Code: BEZEE |
| Port of Guangzhou | Port of destination: Antwerp; Port Code: BEANR |
| Port of Hong Kong | Port of destination: Zeebrugge; Port Code: BEZEE |
Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Belgium:
These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Belgium that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.
- Maersk line
- Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
- COSCO Group
- CMA CGM Group
- Hapag-Lloyd
- Ocean Network Express (ONE)
- Evergreen Marine
- Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
- Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
- Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)
How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to Belgium?
How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Belgium? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Belgium a series of shipping requirements must be met, such as the MSDS of the cargo to be shipped, the DGD for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and hiring a specialized shipping carrier or forwarder for the transport of dangerous goods internationally.
One of the most important steps in shipping hazardous materials by sea freight containers are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.
List of steps to follow to send a container with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat) to Belgium:
- Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Belgium.
- Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
- The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
- Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in Belgium.
- Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Belgium.
- The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
- Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in Belgium that he is going to import an IMO container.
What is an IMO shipment?
An IMO shipment to Belgium is the transport of dangerous goods, both in a container, as by plane, or land transport, the name IMO is due to the acronym International Maritime Organization and includes all those dangerous transportable products and materials that due to their characteristics represent a risk to the safety of ships, planes, or trucks, to the health of the environment and people.
IMO types, classification of dangerous goods:
- Class 1. Explosives.
- Class 2. Gases.
- Class 3. Flammable liquids.
- Class 4. Flammable solids.
- Class 5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides.
- Class 6. Toxic.
- Class 7. Radioactive material.
- Class 8. Corrosive.
- Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous objects