Container shipping Hamburg to Agadir
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Agadir (MAAGA)? Sea freight is very practical: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is efficient and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container overseas with dry bulk or vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. Transworld Group. You can book many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is (FCL) Full Container Load and partial shipments (LCL). Via this website we share useful information about international transport Agadir (MA AGA). You can read extensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a step-by-step import plan. Mail us with your needs and we get you a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a good, safe and cost-effective way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide movings and transporting dry bulk or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Agadir is an important logistics artery in Morocco.
- Commonly container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Agadir (MAAGA) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your products are stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Agadir (MA AGA), and will be shipped over the ocean to the addressee at the destination harbor. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below we share facts about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Agadir |
| Country of destination | Morocco |
| Port Code | MAAGA |
| Transport Time | +/- 9 days |
| Shipping rates | $$ |
| Local address | Port De Commerce D’Agadir, Agadir 80000 |
| b_ajouhi@marsamaroc.co.ma | |
| Website | www.marsamaroc.co.ma/ |
| Phone number | 061910728 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Agadir
- Freight Details
Enter the port of origin and the arrival port. Specify your preference: Full Container Load (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Pack you load
Firstly, make sure the freight is packed securely. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Export documents
When you import goods from Agadir (MAAGA), you will have to provide special export documents (for the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing list. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is completed by a carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm determines who will pay for things like transit, insurance and customs clearance. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your cargo is at this moment. You can check the status when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Agadir (MAAGA) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight
You need to ship a container from port of Agadir – (MA AGA) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to find the right container type. They come in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the next section we put everything together and offer information about the most common sizes and types. Also click further for information about Insurance Certificate or Policy.
Important specifications of the 20 foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are quite easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Widely used for transporting personal items and international removals. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Finally, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ box. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The format is almost always the same: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.800 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then it is usually better to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and it’s more cost-effective. You have to pay attention to a few things: you need large volume to be viable and there is only limited availability. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Agadir (MAAGA) and Rotterdam to Agadir (MAAGA).
- FCL means that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, ONE, Maersk.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, a shared container can be used. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The concept of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are multiple advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Disclaimer: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The concept of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2 m3 and 15 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen, POL, ZIM.
What other types of containers are there
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, grain, flour, or very expensive items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Mumbai (INBOM), port of Puerto Moin (CRMOB), Saganoseki (JPSAG) harbor and terminal Ain Sukhna Terminal (EGAIS).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Kind of load: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Agadir (MAAGA) is very popular because of low cost, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, containerized, dry bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, kerosene, biofuels, diesel, hydrogen, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also plates, lumber, cement, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: load like sports equipment, electronic goods, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, clothes and drinks, fashion, food, machines, furniture.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Agadir takes approx 9 days. The distance to be covered is about 1850 nautical miles (nmi). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 3426 km. When you send something by sea, you have to pay close attention to 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. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, weather and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Agadir (Morocco) are average. The total cost depends on various ingredients such as type of goods transported, period of the year and exchange rates. Message us for current rates and transit times.
When you are sending goods to Agadir, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents should be provided: Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Certificate of Origin. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of Morocco or check the official website for more info (www.marsamaroc.co.ma/).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter covers all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the required port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the supplier to pay for the delivery of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).