Container shipping Hamburg to Toronto
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Toronto (CATOR)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, you have low maintenance costs and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with gas-based fuels or vehicles can be done via e.g. Unifeeder. They can get you different types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: (FCL) Full Container Load and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will receive up-to-date information for international transport Toronto (CA TOR). We get you comprehensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a practical step-by-step plan. Send you shipping details and we will send a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, trouble-free and affordable way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is perfect for international removals and exporting refrigerated cargo or cars.
- The Port of Toronto is an important hub in Canada.
- Commonly container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Insulated, Dry Van, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
Table of contents
Shipping to Toronto (CATOR) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your articles are packed tightly in a container. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departure port Toronto (CA TOR), and will be transported by sea to the terminal at the port of destination. They provide you options like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table we provide you with details about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Toronto |
| Country of destination | Canada |
| Port Code | CATOR |
| Transit Time | +/- 15 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | 60 Harbour Street, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1B7, Canada |
| E-mail address | info@torontoport.com |
| Website | www.torontoport.com |
| Telephone number | 416-863-2000 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Toronto
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Decide if you will ship full containers (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Loading the freight
Obviously, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, it is a good idea to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Export documents
When you import cargo from Toronto (CATOR), you will have to provide up-to-date export documents (for the national customs): commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states who is responsible for e.g shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, has arrived at the destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Toronto (CATOR) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Toronto – (CA TOR) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to ask an appropriate container. Based on your load you choose a size (20 ft, 40 ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. Important towns around the port are Toronto, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Bolton, Milton, Georgetown, Caledon East, Oshawa, Acton, Beamsville, Tottenham, Bradford, Hamilton, Uxbridge, Erin, Smithville, Port Perry, Orangeville, Alliston, Guelph, Sutton. In the next section you will find useful information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You may also like: Container types.
Explanation about a 20 foot container
20 FT containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most popular container size. They are relatively easy to ship, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of household goods or international movings. Good to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.500 kg.
Important specifications of the forty foot container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Moreover, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ box. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The format is universal: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.500 kg.
Compare Ocean Freight Rates: get shipping rates
Get the most updated container prices from main carriers
Full Container (FCL)
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: quick transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not efficient for small cargo types and the financial risk is much greater. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Toronto (CATOR) and Rotterdam to Toronto (CATOR).
- The concept of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE.
Information about LCL containers
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. There are many benefits like: you can save money on smaller shipments, storage and insurance is advantageous and more options during peak shipping season. Remark: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The total shipping costs are related to volume and weight.
- LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3 m3 – 14 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, HMM, Evergreen, ZIM.
Other container types for special loads
There exist a lot of box-types for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. There are also special possibilities for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, flour, coffee or cocoa or unique high value cargo. We give a short explanation below. Also check other destinations such as Shannon (IEFOV), port of Ajman (AEAJM), Tripoli (LBKYE) harbor and terminal Ube (JPUBJ).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Kind of load: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Toronto (CATOR) has lots of advantages: low prices, it is great for transporting bulky goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, break bulk, containerized, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything 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. hydrogen, chemicals, kerosene, diesel, petroleum, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like sand, salt, cement, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: cargo like electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, clothes, sports equipment, art and antiques and shoes, fashion, furniture, food, machines.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Toronto takes approx 15 days. The total distance is about 3450 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 6389 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. Shipping time is subject to displacement of the vessel, wind force and direction and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Toronto (Canada) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by various factors such as container size, shipping route and local handling fees. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you are sending goods to Toronto, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents should be provided: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Canada or view the website of the port/government (www.torontoport.com).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. Popular terms for waterway transportation are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party takes care of transportation and insurance to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).