{"id":99968,"date":"2026-10-23T11:34:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/freighter-travel-from-antwerp"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:34:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:34:38","slug":"freighter-travel-from-antwerp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/freighter-travel-from-antwerp","title":{"rendered":"Voyages en cargo au d\u00e9part d'Anvers : croisi\u00e8res en cargo au d\u00e9part de la Belgique"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Freighter Travel from Antwerp: Cargo Ship Voyages from Belgium\",\n            \"description\": \"Freighter travel from Antwerp in 2026: cargo and ro-ro ship voyages to West Africa, South America, North America and Asia, getting there and boarding tips.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/freighter-travel-from-antwerp\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/freighter-travel-from-antwerp-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can I travel on a cargo ship from Antwerp?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes. 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Now part of the merged Port of Antwerp-Bruges, it is Europe&rsquo;s second-busiest container port and a major hub for ro-ro ships to Africa and South America. Here&rsquo;s what you need to know.<\/p>Where you can sail from Antwerp<div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Destination<\/th><th>Type de navire<\/th><th>Typical voyage time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>West Africa (Dakar, Tema, Lom&eacute;, Lagos)<\/td><td>Ro-ro and con-ro<\/td><td>About 1&ndash;3 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South America (Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina)<\/td><td>Ro-ro and container<\/td><td>Environ 3 \u00e0 4 semaines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North America<\/td><td>Conteneur<\/td><td>About 10&ndash;14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Asie<\/td><td>Conteneur<\/td><td>About 4&ndash;6 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e<\/td><td>Container and ro-ro<\/td><td>About 1&ndash;2 weeks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>Passenger availability varies by voyage.<\/em><\/p><p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-to-west-africa\/\">cargo ship to West Africa<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-to-south-america\/\">cargo ship to South America<\/a>.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_306854990-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Vehicles loading onto a ro-ro ship\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Vehicles loading onto a ro-ro ship\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Antwerp is one of Europe&rsquo;s leading ro-ro ports.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>The port of Antwerp-Bruges<\/h2><p>Antwerp&rsquo;s port stretches for kilometres along the river Scheldt north of the city. Container ships use terminals on both banks, including the big Deurganck dock. Ro-ro ships, which carry cars, trucks and machinery, use dedicated terminals.<\/p><p><strong>Sailing down the Scheldt<\/strong> to the North Sea takes several hours and passes through the Netherlands before reaching open water.<\/p><h2>Getting to Antwerp from the UK<\/h2><ul><li><strong>By train:<\/strong> Eurostar from London to Brussels (about 2 hours), then a train to Antwerp Centraal (about 40 minutes)<\/li><li><strong>By car:<\/strong> ferry or Eurotunnel to Calais, then about 2.5 hours&rsquo; drive<\/li><li><strong>By ferry:<\/strong> Hull to Rotterdam or Harwich to Hook of Holland, then by train<\/li><\/ul><p>Antwerp Centraal station is one of the most beautiful in Europe, so allow time to look.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays10-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Port cranes at sunset\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Port cranes at sunset\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Antwerp-Bruges is Europe&rsquo;s second-biggest container port.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Boarding day<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Wait for your agent&rsquo;s confirmation<\/strong> of the boarding time.<\/li><li><strong>Take a taxi<\/strong> to the terminal. Public transport doesn&rsquo;t reach most terminals.<\/li><li><strong>Show your passport and booking<\/strong> at the gate.<\/li><li><strong>You&rsquo;ll be escorted<\/strong> to the ship.<\/li><\/ol><h2>A day in Antwerp<\/h2><ul><li>The <strong>cathedral<\/strong> with its Rubens paintings<\/li><li>The <strong>MAS museum<\/strong>, with views over the port<\/li><li>The historic <strong>Grote Markt<\/strong><\/li><li>Belgian chocolate, beer and frites<\/li><\/ul><h2>Tips<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Stay flexible<\/strong>, as departure can move.<\/li><li><strong>Choose a central hotel<\/strong> near Antwerp Centraal.<\/li><li><strong>Travel light.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Other departure ports: <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/freighter-travel-from-hamburg\/\">freighter travel from Hamburg<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/freighter-travel-from-the-uk\/\">voyages en cargo au d\u00e9part du Royaume-Uni<\/a>. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/what-is-a-ro-ro-ship\/\">what a ro-ro ship is<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Foire aux questions<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>Can I travel on a cargo ship from Antwerp?<\/h3><p>Yes. Antwerp is a major departure port for container and ro-ro ships with passenger cabins.<\/p><h3>Where do cargo ships from Antwerp go?<\/h3><p>To West Africa, South America, North America, Asia and the Mediterranean.<\/p><h3>How do I get to Antwerp from London?<\/h3><p>By Eurostar to Brussels, then a short train to Antwerp Centraal.<\/p><h3>What is the Port of Antwerp-Bruges?<\/h3><p>The merged ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge, one of Europe&rsquo;s biggest port groups.<\/p><h3>How do I board a cargo ship in Antwerp?<\/h3><p>Take a taxi to the terminal, show your documents, and you&rsquo;ll be escorted to the ship.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Sail from Antwerp<\/strong><p>Ask us about freighter voyages departing from Antwerp.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/sinformer-pour-une-croisiere-cargo\/\">Obtenir un devis de voyage \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voyages \u00e0 bord de cargos au d\u00e9part d'Anvers en 2026 : travers\u00e9es en cargos et navires rouliers vers l'Afrique de l'Ouest, l'Am\u00e9rique du Sud, l'Am\u00e9rique du Nord et l'Asie ; comment s'y rendre et conseils pour l'embarquement.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99967,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[356,1459,357],"tags":[1757,1758,361,1756,1155],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99968"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99968"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99969,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99968\/revisions\/99969"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99968"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}