Container shipping Hamburg to Akita
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Akita (JPAXT)? Sea freight is very useful: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is flexible and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Exporting a container overseas with ro-ro or machinery is very easy with e.g. X-Press Feeders. They can get you many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we provide actual information with a view to international transport Akita (JP AXT). You will find comprehensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send us your details and receive a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and low cost-way to ship high volume products.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide relocations and importing refrigerated cargo or machinery.
- The Port of Akita is a frequently chosen port in Japan.
- The range of containers includes: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Insulated, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Akita (JPAXT) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your cargo is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder company ensures that a container is ready. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Akita (JP AXT), and will be shipped over the ocean to the addressee at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table below we share facts about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Akita |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPAXT |
| Transit Time | +/- 57 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | 7-1, Tsuchizaki-minato, Nishi 1-chome, Akita, Japan |
| japan@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.city.akita.akita.jp/city/in/hb/port |
| Phone | 81-18-845-2021 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Akita
- Cargo details
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival port. Choose how you want to transport: Full Container Load (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the desired format (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the container
Obviously, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Export documents
In the situations that you export cargo to Akita (JPAXT), you must send special export documents (for fast customs clearance): certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing list. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The chosen Incoterm decides who will pay for things like export/import documents, insurances and transport. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your container is right now. You can check easily when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading (POL), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Akita (JPAXT) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
You need to ship a container from port of Akita – (JP AXT) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the next section you can read all important information about the most popular products. Our specialists also provide details about Shipping rates.
What you need to know about the 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and movings. Some extra info: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- One of the most rented boxes for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.200 kg.
Explanation about a 40ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo by sea. Tip: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ choice. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.700 kg.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: ideal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: it is expensive for small loads and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Akita (JPAXT) or Rotterdam to Akita (JPAXT).
- The concept of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, MSC.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many benefits like: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, less inventory costs & management and easy time-management and scheduling. Remark: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is a better choice. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- LCL Means that means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 3 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, POL, Evergreen, ZIM.
Various other types of containers
The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your items. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are also special possibilities for liquids, meat, fish and frozen foods or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Rashid (AEDXB), port of Bejaia (DZBJA), Eastport (USEPM) harbor and terminal A Coruna (ESLCG).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Kind of cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Akita (JPAXT) has a lot of pluses: attractive rates, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, dry bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, gasoline, hydrogen, biofuels, petroleum, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like rods, sand, plates, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: goods like clothes, toys, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, art and antiques or food, shoes, fashion, drinks, furniture.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Akita takes approx 57 days. The total distance is approx. 13600 nautical miles (M). That equates to 25187 km. When you have booked a sea freight you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The precise shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, the sea conditions and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Akita (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various factors such as cargo dimension, season and exchange rates. Message us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to Akita, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Japan or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.city.akita.akita.jp/city/in/hb/port).
The Incoterms tell us: Who is organising carriage and insurance? Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller pays for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).