Container shipping Hamburg to Alicante
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Alicante Port (ESALC)? Sea freight is very useful: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is flexible and it is safe. Importing a container overseas with dry bulk or vehicles is very easy with e.g. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. Freight forwarders offer all kind 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 portal we provide useful information regarding international transport Alicante (ES ALC). We share knowledge and comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Provide us with your transport details and you will get a competitive quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, secure and inexpensive way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When we compare it to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide movings and transporting fruit or personal goods.
- The Port of Alicante is an important logistics artery in Spain.
- The range of containers includes: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Alicante Port (ESALC) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your products are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will reserve a container for you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Alicante (ES ALC), and will be shipped overseas to the recipient at the port of destination. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the attached table you will find some basic data of the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Alicante |
| Country of destination | Spain |
| Port Code | ESALC |
| Transit Time | +/- 8 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | Muelle de Poniente, 11, Alicante, Alicante 03001, Spain |
| a.portuaria@puertoalicante.com | |
| Website | www.puertoalicante.com/ |
| Phone | 34965130095 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Alicante
- Details of your shipping
Enter the origin of shipment and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) Full Container Load or a shared container (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
To start with, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Common Export Documents
When you transport cargo to Alicante Port (ESALC), you need to share various export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing declaration, packing list, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm determines who will pay for things like transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use sea freight tracking to see where your shipment is right now. You can see exactly when the freight has been registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Alicante Port (ESALC) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You want to ship a container from port of Alicante – (ES ALC) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different container specifications (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Several shipping lines operate on this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the next section you will find useful information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Our specialists also provide details about Piano transport.
Explanation of the 20ft container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most versatile container type. It’s a very common and efficient size, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items or international removals. What you might not know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- A very popular box for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kg.
Explanation of the forty foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting large loads by sea. Finally, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. They are 9’6 tall. Very suitable for high products.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- It has the following dimensions: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.200 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you can book your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The benefits are great: efficient transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: it is not efficient for small cargo types and the financial risk is much greater. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Alicante Port (ESALC) or Rotterdam to Alicante Port (ESALC).
- The goal of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, ONE, COSCO.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL Means that means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: perfect for shipping small loads, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and lower sourcing risk. Important: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of LCL is based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The goal of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 1,5 m3 & 14 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, POL, HMM, Yang Ming.
Information about other types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for liquids, wheat, barley and cocoa or high class goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Hull (GBHUL), port of Nansha Port (CNXSA), Shibushi (JPSBS) harbor and terminal Haiphong (VNHPH).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Main types of ocean freight: What do you want to ship?
Importing load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Alicante (ESALC) has lots of advantages: attractive tariffs, it is great for transporting bulky goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Much seen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, neo bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, break bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, diesel, chemicals, kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and coils, sand, lumber, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: load like clothes, toys, sports equipment, art and antiques, electronic goods & food, fashion, drinks, machines, furniture.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Alicante takes on average 8 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 1750 nautical miles. Converted that is 3241 kilometers. 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 date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The precise shipping time depends on vessel speed, the sea conditions and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Alicante (Spain) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by a number of factors like cargo type, period of the year and pickup charges and Do not hesitate to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When transporting goods to Alicante, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents should be provided: Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Spain or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.puertoalicante.com/).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller covers covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the named port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller must arrange all processes concerning the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).