Container shipping Hamburg to Acajutla

Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Acajutla (SVAQJ)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is flexible much more environmental friendly than air freight. Shipping a container with sea freight such as food or cars can be outsourced to e.g. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). When you are exporting, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important distinction is full containers (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport agents we provide helpful information for international transport Acajutla (SV AQJ). We get you practical information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Contact u directly and we will prepare a quote with extensive pricing details.

Ocean shipping is a reliable, sure and cost-effective way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and the transit of food or furniture.
The Port of Acajutla is one of the biggest ports of El Salvador.
The range of containers includes: twenty footers, forty footers and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Acajutla (SVAQJ) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your material is put on a container with pellets. The middleman (freight forwarder) will book a container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port Acajutla (SV AQJ), and will be shipped by ocean to the consignee at the arrival port. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the list below we offer useful information about the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Acajutla
Country of destination	El Salvador
Port Code	SVAQJ
Transportation time	+/- 34 days
Shipping rates	$$$$
Local address	Bulevar, Sergio de Mello #508, Colonia San Benito, San Salvador, El Salvador
Mail	webmaster@cepa.gob.sv
Website	www.puertoacajutla.gob.sv
Phone	5032452-3200

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Acajutla

Cargo details
Enter the origin of shipment and the destination harbor. Determine your container terms: a full container for yourself (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Prepare your package
Firstly, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
Customs documents and procedures
In the situations that you export goods to Acajutla (SVAQJ), you should organize up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, packing declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm defines who takes care of, among other things, transit, insurance and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
Ship Live Tracking
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your freight is right now. They will send you a mail when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Acajutla (SVAQJ) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick your container

Would you like to ship a container from port of Acajutla – (SV AQJ) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to ask an appropriate container. They are available in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the next section you will find useful information about the most common sizes and types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Shipping rates.

Advantages of a 20 ft container

20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most popular container size. They are relatively easy to ship, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods and international removals. What you might not know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.400 kilogram.

Information and benefits of 40 foot container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ version. You’ve got just a little extra height. This way cargo can be stacked high.

Very suitable for large loads.
The dimensions are as follows: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
Maximum load is about +/- 28.100 kg.

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What is a Full Container (FCL)?

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The benefits are great: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited damage risk and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and there is only limited availability. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Acajutla (SVAQJ) or Rotterdam to Acajutla (SVAQJ).

FCL Means that means that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC.

Information about LCL containers

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. The advantages of this option include: you can send some good in a cheap way, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and easy time-management and scheduling. Worth mentioning: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The cost of the shipment is determined by the dimensions and weight of the cargo.

With LCL transport, your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 1,5 m3 & 15 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
Wide availability in all months of the year.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL, HMM, Yang Ming.

Special containers for special freight

The range of boxes is very varied for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Special boxes are also being used for oils, flowers, fruit or high class goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Also check other destinations such as Oita (JPOIT), port of Osaka (JPOSA), Doha (QADOH) harbor and terminal San Vicente (CLSVE).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as like grain and ore.
Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.

Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

Main types of ocean freight: what do you want to transport by sea?

Exporting goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Acajutla (SVAQJ) has a lot of pluses: low cost, it is great for transporting bulky goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories that are transported by sea are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, containerized. Below you can read more information about it.

Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, petroleum, hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline, biofuels.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and cement, lumber, salt, plates.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
Retail & other: items like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys, clothes, art and antiques or machines, fashion, drinks, furniture, food.

FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport

What is the estimated transit time from Hamburg to Acajutla?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Acajutla takes around 34 days. The distance to be covered is about 8000 nautical miles. Converted that is 14816 km. In case of sea freight, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The precise shipping time depends on draft and speed, weather conditions and type of shipment.

What are the average costs of shipping a container to Acajutla (SVAQJ)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Acajutla (El Salvador) are relatively expensive. The actual costs are determined by various components as type of goods transported, shipping route and conditions. Fill out our form for a quote for your transport.

What customs documents are needed?

When you are sending goods to Acajutla, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are required: Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Packing List. For more detailed information please contact the customs of El Salvador or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.puertoacajutla.gob.sv).

What incoterm should I use for shipping?

The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter bears responsibility for the transportation to the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).