Air in 5-7 days · Sea in 25-30 days · One accountable partner in Dhaka, named-operator replies within two business hours.
BCL's home lane. Weekly direct LCL consolidations out of Chattogram to Antwerp plus air capacity via HSIA through European hubs — most of this volume is RMG for European retailers, with inbound machinery and spares on the return leg.
Destination
Main ports / hubs
Common commodities
Every mode on this lane is operated by BCL — no opaque sub-contracting. Pick the one that fits your time and cost profile for Belgium.
Daily uplift out of Dhaka HSIA via major carriers. 5-7 days door-to-airport, with DGR and cool-chain capability where needed.
From €3.2/kg
Learn moreWeekly FCL sailings from Chattogram plus our own LCL consolidation. 25-30 days port-to-port on the primary service.
FCL from €2,800 · LCL from €95/CBM
Learn moreBAFFA-licensed brokerage at Chattogram and HSIA. We handle Bangladesh export declarations and coordinate local Belgium clearance through our overseas partner desks.
Included in door-to-door quotes
Learn moreDirectional rates based on recent BCL spot bookings. Firm quotes include surcharges, handling and customs as per your Incoterm.
| Mode | Basis | From | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight (general cargo) | Per chargeable kg | €3.2/kg | 5-7 days |
| Sea — FCL 20' standard | Per container, all-in | €2,800 | 25-30 days |
| Sea — LCL | Per CBM / 1,000 kg (w/m) | €95/CBM | 25-30 + consol days |
Rates shown are indicative, in EUR, and valid at spot. Surcharges (BAF, CAF, PSS), terminal handling, customs fees, duties, VAT and last-mile delivery apply depending on Incoterm. Bookings subject to available capacity. For a firm, itemised quote, use the form below.
Questions we answer every week. Have a specific regulation or tariff you need clarified? The quote form below goes to a named BCL operator.
Tell us what you're moving out of Dhaka or Chattogram — we'll come back with an itemised quote and an assigned operator within two business hours.
Operational notes and regulatory background relevant to Belgium.
Everything a Bangladesh exporter and international importer needs to know about clearance at Chattogram Port and HSIA in 2026 — BAFFA C&F licensing, bond management, GSP paperwork and the most common reasons declarations get held.
Route selection, cut-off timing, and the paperwork that determines whether your Dhaka-origin shipment clears Antwerp in four hours or four days.