Container shipping Hamburg to Tuticorin

Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Tuticorin (INTUT)? Sea freight is very useful: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is efficient and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container overseas with food or factory parts can be done via e.g. Sinokor Merchant Marine. There are different types of containers. There is made a difference between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport agents you will receive up-to-date information for the purpose of international transport Tuticorin (IN TUT). You can read comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will prepare a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is a fast, sure and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
Sea freight is recommended for worldwide movings and the transit of fruit or cars and other vehicles.
The Port of Tuticorin is an important hub in India.
Frequently used containers types are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Insulated, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Tank, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Tuticorin (INTUT) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your material is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Tuticorin (IN TUT), and will be shipped over the sea to the importer at the arrival harbour. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below you will find important information about the port of destination.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Tuticorin
Country of destination	India
Port Code	INTUT
Transit Time	+/- 31 days
Shipping rates	$
Port address	DBGT Pvt Ltd 8th Berth, VOC Port Trust Tuticorin 628 004
E-mail address	tutport@sancharnet.in
Website	tuticorinport.gov.in
Phone number	04612352290

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Tuticorin

Information about your freight
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD. Determine the desired transport method: a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the dimensions of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Loading and labeling the freight
To begin, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Common Export Documents
If you ship goods to Tuticorin (INTUT), you must send various export documents (for correct national customs papers): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice, packing list. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that everything is ready to ship.
Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transit, insurance and customs clearance. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use container track and trace to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can check easily when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Tuticorin (INTUT) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick your container

You need to ship a container from port of Tuticorin – (IN TUT) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include APL, MSC, OOCL, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Korampallam, Eral, Arumuganeri, Kayalpattinam, Alwar Tirunagari, Srivaikuntam, Tiruchchendur, Udankudi, Kadambur, Sattankulam, Kayattar, Ettaiyapuram, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Sayalgudi, Nanguneri, Kalugumalai, Elayirampannai, Viravanallur, Vadakku Valliyur. In the next section we put everything together and offer information about the most popular container types. Our specialists also provide details about Household Goods transport.

Information and benefits of 20 foot container

20 FT containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects and movings. Keep in mind: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.

A very popular box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.100 kilogram.

Information and benefits of 40 foot container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Finally, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Very suitable for high products.

Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.200 kg.

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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?

I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many advantages to it: faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. You have to pay attention to a few things: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and insurance is more expensive. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Tuticorin (INTUT) and Rotterdam to Tuticorin (INTUT).

FCL Means that means that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk.

LCL: Less than container

With a small freight, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The goal of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You benefit from many advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping rates are based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

The goal of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
For low-volume shipments of between 2 m3 & 14,5 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, POL, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM.

Various other types of containers

The range of boxes is very varied for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, flour, coffee or cocoa or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for ICD Ahmedabad/Khodiyar (INAMD), port of Ningbo (CNNGB), Aliaga (TRALI) harbor and terminal Ishigaki (JPISG).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.

Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

Important types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Shipping load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Tuticorin (INTUT) have all kinds of advantages: attractive pricing, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The most important ocean cargo transported by sea include: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, chemicals, hydrogen, kerosene, biofuels, gasoline.
Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and sugar, cement, salt, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: freight like medical/pharmacy, toys, electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes + food, machines, drinks, furniture, fashion.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport

What is the transit time from Hamburg to Tuticorin?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Tuticorin takes approx 31 days. The total distance is approximately 7300 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 13520 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The exact shipping time depends on draft and speed, wind force and direction and possible maintenance.

What are the average costs of shipping a container to Tuticorin (INTUT)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Tuticorin (India) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by important aspects like type of container, season and pickup charges and Send us a message for a customised quote and extra info.

Which customs documents are required for my shipment?

When you send goods to Tuticorin, then there are some important customs clearance documents. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses. For more information, please contact the customs of India or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (tuticorinport.gov.in).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms describe all tasks, risks, and costs associated with the transaction of goods worldwide. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party covers the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).