Container shipping Hamburg to Puerto Deseado
Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD)? Sea freight has many pluses: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s convenient and it has live tracking. Importing a container overseas with food or machinery can be done via e.g. Regional Container Lines. Shipping lines offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between Full Container Load (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we share accurate information regarding international transport Puerto Deseado (AR PUD). We offer useful information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send us your details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, secure and affordable way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is ideal for international removals and exporting dry bulk or furniture.
- The Port of Puerto Deseado is an important hub in Argentina.
- Commonly container types are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your personal stuff is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin Puerto Deseado (AR PUD), and will be shipped by sea to the consignee at the POD. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the list below we provide you with details about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Puerto Deseado |
| Country of destination | Argentina |
| Port Code | ARPUD |
| Transportation time | +/- 35 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Port address | Zona Portuaria S/N, Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz 9050, Argentina |
| E-mail address | pdeseado@pdeseado.com.ar |
| Website | www.scruz.gov.ar/puertos |
| Phone | 540297-4872234 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Puerto Deseado
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the POD. Choose how you want to transport: full containers (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Find a container size that fits your goods (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the container
To start with, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you are going to transport goods to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD), please pay attention to the necessary various export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The agreed Incoterm determines who assumes the risk of, for example, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can check easily when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Puerto Deseado (ARPUD) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Puerto Deseado – (AR PUD) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the next section we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. Check also more information about Dry Van Containers.
Details of a 20 FT container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects and international removals. Nice to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Details of a 40 foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo by sea. Moreover, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ box. They are 9’6 tall. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The format is universal: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.600 kg.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The advantages are great: efficient transit time, less potential for damage and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and the financial risk is much greater. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD) and Rotterdam to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD).
- The goal of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, MSC.
LCL: Less than container
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, you can use be made of a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by LCL is that you share space with others. The advantages of this option include: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The cost of LCL is based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- The concept of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 3 m3 & 16 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Evergreen, Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM.
Other types of containers and customization
The range of boxes is very diverse for ocean transport. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. But there are also specific options for oils, wheat, barley and cocoa or unique high value cargo. We explain everything below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Rajang Port (MYSBW), port of Jaipur (INJAI), Yantai (CNYNT) harbor and terminal Male (MVMLE).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Important types of ocean cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Importing stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Puerto Deseado (ARPUD) has many benefits: you can ship large volumes at low costs, there are lots of different shipping options and very flexible. Frequently chosen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, liquid bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, gasoline, biofuels, petroleum, hydrogen, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also plates, cement, sand, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: products like sports equipment, clothes, toys, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques and drinks, machines, shoes, fashion, furniture.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Puerto Deseado takes around 35 days. The total distance is approx. 8200 nautical miles (NM). That is about 15186 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the boat speed, wind force and wind direction and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Puerto Deseado (Argentina) are slightly above average. The actual costs are determined by various features such as cargo dimension, transit time and currency. Feel free to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When shipping goods to Puerto Deseado, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Argentina or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.scruz.gov.ar/puertos).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller arranges the carriage of the goods up to the named port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller takes care of the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).