Container shipping Hamburg to Annaba
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Annaba (DZAAE)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is great for bulk goods and it is safe. Exporting a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or equipment can be arranged by shipping companies such as X-Press Feeders. Shipping lines offer different types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our experts we share accurate information for international transport Annaba (DZ AAE). You will find useful information about the different types of containers. On this website you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and we will send a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, sure and relatively cheap way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international relocations and the transportation of gas-based fuels or consumer goods.
- The Port of Annaba is a frequently chosen port in Algeria.
- The most commonly used containers are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Annaba (DZAAE) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your material is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) sends the location details to you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Annaba (DZ AAE), and will be shipped over the ocean to the consignee at the POD. They can get you services like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the next section you will find some basic data of the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Annaba |
| Country of destination | Algeria |
| Port Code | DZAAE |
| Transit Time | +/- 11 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Local address | Mole Cigogne, Quai Nord, Annaba 1232 – 23000, Algeria |
| epan@annaba-port.com | |
| Website | www.annaba-port.com |
| Telephone number | 21338863143 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Annaba
- Information about your freight
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival port. Decide how you want to export: full containers (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the desired format (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
To begin, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To prevent damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport your goods to Annaba (DZAAE), you should think about up-to-date export documents (for fast customs clearance): bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing declaration, certificates of origin, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Find your incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for e.g insurance, transport and all documents. Much chosen incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your freight is at this moment. You will get a notification when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Annaba (DZAAE) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Annaba – (DZ AAE) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (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 chapter you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Household Goods transport.
Explanation of the 20 foot container
20. ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items and international movings. Good to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40 FT container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it very economical for transporting large loads by sea. Moreover, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ variant. You have more height at your disposal. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.500 kilogram.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, than you can reserve your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many advantages to it: Usually a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and insurance is more expensive. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Annaba (DZAAE) and Rotterdam to Annaba (DZAAE).
- What we mean by FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The meaning of LCL is: you share space with others. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you spend less on inventory space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Worth mentioning: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The cost of the shipment is determined by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The concept of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2 m3 – 15 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, POL, Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM.
Various other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for oil or petroleum, grain, flour, or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Muscat (OMMCT), port of Paramaribo (SRPBM), Singapore (SGSIN) harbor and terminal Maputo (MZMPM).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Kind of load: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Annaba (DZAAE) is very popular because of it is economical, there are lots of different shipping options and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. The most important ocean cargo transported by sea include: break bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk, containerized, dry bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, diesel, hydrogen, chemicals, kerosene, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sugar, coils, salt, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: freight like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, clothes, electronic goods, sports equipment and fashion, furniture, food, machines, shoes.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Annaba lasts about 11 days. The distance between the two ports is about 2450 nautical miles. Converted that is 4537 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The precise shipping time depends on draft and speed, weather conditions and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Annaba (Algeria) are slightly above average. The total cost is subject to various factors such as type of container, shipping route and other costs like stacking and siting. Send us a message for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to Annaba, then the customs clearance will also pass. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Algeria or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.annaba-port.com).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller must arrange all processes concerning the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).