Container shipping Hamburg to Iquique
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Iquique (CLIQQ)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s convenient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Exporting a container overseas with ro-ro or equipment is very easy with e.g. SM Line. They offer many different types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between a full container for yourself (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our experts you will receive useful information for the purpose of international transport Iquique (CL IQQ). We share knowledge and practical information about the different types of containers. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and you will get a competitive quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, staunch and inexpensive way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is recommended for international relocations and transporting vegetables or personal effects.
- The Port of Iquique is a frequently chosen port in Chile.
- The range of containers includes: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Iquique (CLIQQ) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your products are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will reserve a container for you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Iquique (CL IQQ), and will be shipped by sea to the customs at the arrival port. They provide you options like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the list below we share important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Iquique |
| Country of destination | Chile |
| Port Code | CLIQQ |
| Transit Time | +/- 39 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Local address | Avenida Jorge Barrera #62, Iquique, Chile |
| epi@epi.cl | |
| Website | www.epi.cl/ |
| Telephone number | 5657400100 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Iquique
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin and the POD (port of destination). Decide if you will ship FCL (Full Container Load) or partial shipments (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Primarily, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Documents Required for Exporting
In the situations that you export goods to Iquique (CLIQQ), you will need relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, bill of lading, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract that is completed by a carrier describing the correct state of goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant for traders to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who assumes the risk of, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your load is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the ship is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Iquique (CLIQQ) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
You want to ship a container from port of Iquique – (CL IQQ) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the next section you can read all important information about the most popular container types. Check also more information about 40-foot Container.
Details of a 20 ft container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are very efficient, which results in lower shipping costs. Widely used for transporting personal effects and removals. What you might not know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box offers a solution for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Explanation of the 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Moreover, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ variant. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.500 kg.
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(FCL) Full Container
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then renting a full container is the most interesting. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: quick transit time, less potential for damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and there is only limited availability. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Iquique (CLIQQ) and Rotterdam to Iquique (CLIQQ).
- The meaning of FCL is: you temporarily own a complete container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.
(LCL) Less than container
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL Means that means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many benefits like: you pay only for the volume you need, you can save on inventory costs and lower sourcing risk. Remark: if you can fill more than half of a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume and weight.
- The concept of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 3 m3 & 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.
Other types of containers and customization
There are many different types of boxes available for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for liquid bulk, flour, coffee or cocoa or unique high value cargo. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Brisbane (AUBNE), port of Belawan (IDBLW), Tomakomai (JPTMK) harbor and terminal Tunis (TNTUN).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Freight types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Iquique (CLIQQ) has many benefits: attractive tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Frequently chosen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, break bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, hydrogen, diesel, kerosene, chemicals, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and plates, sand, salt, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: freight like art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy, clothes, sports equipment and furniture, fashion, shoes, machines, food.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Iquique takes around 39 days. The total distance is about 9400 nautical miles (M). That is about 17409 km. If you choose transport by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time is subject to displacement of the vessel, wind force and direction and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Iquique (Chile) are relatively expensive. The final invoice amount is determined by various components as cargo dimension, period of the year and incoterms. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you are exporting goods to Iquique, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are important: Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Packing List. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Chile or check the official website for more info (www.epi.cl/).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter takes care of delivering the goods to the required port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the selling party is fully liable for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).