Container shipping Hamburg to Unalaska
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Dutch Harbor (USUAA)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s transparant and it is safe. Transporting a container overseas with breakbulk or semi-finished goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). They offer many different types of shipping containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between full containers (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via this website we share useful information for the purpose of international transport Unalaska (US UAA). You will find extensive information about the various sea container types. On this website you can read a step-by-step import plan. Fill out the form and we will prepare a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, secure and affordable way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide movings and transporting gas-based fuels or personal goods.
- The Port of Unalaska is a frequently chosen port in United States.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 footers, 40 footers and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Dutch Harbor (USUAA) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your goods are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Unalaska (US UAA), and will be shipped over the ocean to the importer at the destination harbor. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the attached table you will find important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Unalaska |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USUAA |
| Transport Time | +/- 29 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Local address | PO Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685, United States |
| prtdutch@arctic.net | |
| Website | www.ci.unalaska.ak.us/ |
| Telephone number | 907-581-1254 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Unalaska
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD (port of destination). Choose how you want to transport: a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select the desired size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Prepare your package
Obviously, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you want to send goods to Dutch Harbor (USUAA), you will have to provide required export documents (on behalf of national customs): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing list, bill of lading, certificates of origin. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document that is completed by a carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choose Incoterm
An incoterm is a set of rules to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines who takes care of, among other things, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Much chosen incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the track and trace service to see where your load is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Dutch Harbor (USUAA) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
You want to ship a container from port of Unalaska – (US UAA) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to pick the right container type. They are available in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the paragraph below you can compare all types and read more about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We also offer more information about LCL Shipping.
Explanation of the twenty foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. It’s a very common and efficient size, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and movings. Good to know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.600 kg.
Explanation about a forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. It is especially intended for shipping large quantities of goods. Tip: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Ideal for tall items.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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(FCL) Full Container
When you need a lot of container space, then you can book your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The benefits are great: optimal transit time, less potential for damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and you have higher inventory costs. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Dutch Harbor (USUAA) or Rotterdam to Dutch Harbor (USUAA).
- The concept of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The meaning of LCL is: you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. The advantages of this option include: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it is faster during peak-season. Worth mentioning: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The cost of LCL is based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 and 14,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, ZIM, POL, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.
Alternative container types
You can choose from many types of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or unique high value cargo. We give a short explanation below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Point Lisas (TTPTS), port of Ilo (PEILQ), Damietta (EGDAM) harbor and terminal Dublin (IEDUB).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Kind of load: what are you going to transport?
Transporting stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Unalaska (USUAA) has a lot of pluses: low tariffs, high sea vessel load capacity and eco-friendly. The main categories of ocean cargo transported by sea include: dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, containerized, break bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, biofuels, hydrogen, petroleum, diesel, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sugar, rods, salt, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: products like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys, clothes, sports equipment and drinks, furniture, fashion, machines, food.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Unalaska takes about 29 days. The total distance is about 6900 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 12779 km. When you send something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: displacement of the vessel, weather and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Unalaska (United States) are relatively expensive. The total cost is subject to various components as type of goods transported, shipping time and incoterms. Send us a message for a quote for your transport.
When shipping goods to Unalaska, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of United States or view the website of the port/government (www.ci.unalaska.ak.us/).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).