Container shipping Hamburg to Tanga
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Tanga (TZTGT)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s transparant and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container by sea with roll on/roll off or furniture can be outsourced to e.g. Sinotrans. Shipping lines offer various types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) Full Container Load and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will find lots of practical information with a view to international transport Tanga (TZ TGT). We share useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a step-by-step import plan. Fill out the form and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and cheap way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight provides services for international relocations and carrying vegetables or personal goods.
- The Port of Tanga is a much-chosen harbor in Tanzania.
- Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Tanga (TZTGT) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your goods are loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Tanga (TZ TGT), and will be shipped by sea to the addressee at the arrival port. You can choose for: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find practical information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Tanga |
| Country of destination | Tanzania |
| Port Code | TZTGT |
| Transport Time | +/- 32 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Office address | P.O.Box 443, Tanga, Tanzania |
| E-mail address | pmtanga@tanzaniaports.com |
| Website | www.tanzaniaports.com/ |
| Telephone number | 255-53-43078 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Tanga
- Select shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the port of destination. Decide how you want to export: (FCL) Full Container Load or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Pack you load
To begin, make sure the freight is packed securely. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you import goods from Tanga (TZTGT), you should organize up-to-date export documents (on behalf of national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is provided to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that everything is ready to ship.
- Incoterms for transport
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who will pay for things like transport, insurance and duty related matters. Frequently used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use container track and trace to check where your container is right now. You can check the status when the vessel is registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Tanga (TZTGT) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick your container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Tanga – (TZ TGT) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. Below you can read all important information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Check also more information about Cargo types.
Information and benefits of 20ft container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and movings. What you might not know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods with transport ships.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.500 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40ft container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. In conclusion, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ box. You have more height at your disposal. Ideal for tall items.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The format is almost always the same: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: optimal transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Of course there are also downsides: it is not efficient for small cargo types and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Tanga (TZTGT) or Rotterdam to Tanga (TZTGT).
- The meaning of FCL is: the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?
With a small freight, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The concept of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 & 14 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, HMM.
Alternative container types
The range of boxes is very diverse for international cargo shipping. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, flowers, fruit or very expensive items. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Vitoria (BRVIX), port of Reni (UAREN), El Dekheila (EGEDK) harbor and terminal Shanghai (CNSHA).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Cargo types: what are you going to transport?
Transporting stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Tanga (TZTGT) has lots of advantages: low tariffs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo transported by sea include: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, chemicals, kerosene, biofuels, gasoline, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sugar, salt, coils, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: items like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, toys, sports equipment or furniture, drinks, food, machines, shoes.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Tanga takes on average 32 days. The total distance is approx. 7500 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 13890 km. If you ship something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, weather conditions and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Tanga (Tanzania) are slightly above average. The total costs are determined by various ingredients such as cargo dimension, the total distance to the delivery destination and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Do not hesitate to contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Tanga, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of Tanzania or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.tanzaniaports.com/).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party arranges delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).