Container shipping Hamburg to Da Nang
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Da Nang (VNDAD)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is flexible and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container by sea with food or factory parts can be outsourced to e.g. X-Press Feeders. You can book various types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport specialists we provide you with helpful information about international transport Da Nang (VN DAD). We get you comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and cost-effective way to import and export goods internationally.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international movings and shipping fruit or personal effects.
- The Port of Da Nang is a popular port in Vietnam.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 footers, 40 footers and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Da Nang (VNDAD) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your articles are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder will book a container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure Da Nang (VN DAD), and will be shipped overseas to the terminal at the port of destination. They provide you options like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph 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 Da Nang |
| Country of destination | Vietnam |
| Port Code | VNDAD |
| Transportation time | +/- 44 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | 26 Bach Dang St. Da Nang Vietnam |
| cangdn@dng.vnn.vn | |
| Website | www.danangportvn.com |
| Telephone number | 84511821114 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Da Nang
- Shipment details
Enter the departure port and the arrival harbour. Decide how you want to export: (FCL) Full Container Load or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading the freight
Obviously, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, it is a good idea to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Export documents
When you import cargo from Da Nang (VNDAD), you need to share required export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing list, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Choose Incoterm
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm states who is responsible for, for example, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your shipment is right now. You can see in realtime when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Da Nang (VNDAD) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo
Would you like to ship a container from port of Da Nang – (VN DAD) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to get a suitable container. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Well-known shipping lines are MOL. Well-known cities around the harbor are Bac Giang, Bac Can. In the next chapter you will find useful information about the most popular container types. You can also click directly to information about Air Freight vs Ocean Freight.
Explanation about a 20 FT container
20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. It’s a very common and efficient size, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items and international removals. Good to know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box offers a solution for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.600 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40 FT container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large sea freight. In conclusion, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ variant. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are standard: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.700 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: optimal transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it is cheaper per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and there is only limited availability. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Da Nang (VNDAD) and Rotterdam to Da Nang (VNDAD).
- FCL Means that means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, ONE.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, 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 space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are many benefits like: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, storage and insurance is advantageous and easy time-management and scheduling. Remark: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then you better go for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 4 m3 – 14 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, POL, Wan Hai.
Information about other types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, flowers, fruit or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Belgrade (RSBEG), port of Riyadh (SARUH), Koper (SIKOP) harbor and terminal Haydarpasa (TRHAY).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Cargo types: What do you want to ship?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Da Nang (VNDAD) is very popular because of low rates, best for Bulky Goods and eco-friendly. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, break bulk, containerized, dry bulk, liquid bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, hydrogen, diesel, kerosene, gasoline, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and lumber, salt, sand, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: items like toys, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, clothes, electronic goods + machines, fashion, drinks, shoes, furniture.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Da Nang takes on average 44 days. The total distance is approximately 10300 nautical miles. 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 19076 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull, weather conditions and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Da Nang (Vietnam) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various ingredients such as container size, shipping route and incoterms. Please contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When you send goods to Da Nang, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Packing List. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of Vietnam or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.danangportvn.com).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party bears responsibility for the carriage of the goods up to the required port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).