Container shipping Hamburg to Antofagasta
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Antofagasta (CLANF)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is great for bulk goods and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container overseas with break bulk or machinery can be arranged by shipping companies such as TS Lines. You can book many different sizes and types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our portal we offer actual information regarding international transport Antofagasta (CL ANF). We offer inside-information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Mail us with your needs and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, safe and cheap way to transport bulk containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight provides services for international movings and transporting gas-based fuels or furniture.
- The Port of Antofagasta is one of the most important ports in Chile.
- The range of containers includes: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Ventilated, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Antofagasta (CLANF) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your cargo is loaded into the container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Antofagasta (CL ANF), and will be shipped overseas to the agent at the POD (port of destination). They can get you services like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we share important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Antofagasta |
| Country of destination | Chile |
| Port Code | CLANF |
| Transport Time | +/- 39 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Port address | Avda. Grecia S/N, Antofagasta, Chile |
| fhauck@puertoantofagasta.cl | |
| Website | www.puertoantofagasta.cl |
| Phone | 5655351177 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Antofagasta
- Select shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD. Decide how you want to export: a full container for yourself (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Obviously, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To transport the cargo in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs document
When you transport goods to Antofagasta (CLANF), you need to share up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, packing list, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a legal document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The chosen Incoterm decides who is responsible for e.g transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your shipping is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the freight has been departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Antofagasta (CLANF) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
You need to ship a container from port of Antofagasta – (CL ANF) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the next chapter we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Collapsible Container.
Details of a twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are quite easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal effects and removals. Good to know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- This box offers a solution for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.800 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Tip: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Very suitable for high products.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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Details about Full Container (FCL)
When you need a lot of container space, it is best to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: Usually a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it is cheaper per unit. Important to mention: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and there is only limited availability. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Antofagasta (CLANF) and Rotterdam to Antofagasta (CLANF).
- The concept of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, a shared container can be used. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, less inventory costs & management and lower sourcing risk. Worth mentioning: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. The total costs are calculated based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 1,5 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, POL.
Various other types of containers
The range of boxes is very diverse for ocean transport. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The most common type is the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for liquid bulk, vegetables and fruit or unique high value cargo. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also look further at transport options in Jebel Ali (AEJEA), port of Salalah (OMSLL), Catania (ITCTA) harbor and terminal Itajai (BRITJ).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Main types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Antofagasta (CLANF) has a lot of pluses: it is very efficient, it is effective for large quantities of goods and very flexible. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: break bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, biofuels, gasoline, hydrogen, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also lumber, salt, plates, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: items like toys, sports equipment, clothes, electronic goods, art and antiques and food, furniture, shoes, drinks, machines.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Antofagasta takes approx 39 days. The total distance is about 9400 nautical miles. Converted that is 17409 kilometers. If you make a sea shipment, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull, wind force and direction and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Antofagasta (Chile) are relatively expensive. The total cost is subject to important aspects like cargo volume and weight, shipping time and currency. Contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Antofagasta, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Certificate of Origin. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Chile or view the website of the port/government (www.puertoantofagasta.cl).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. Popular terms for waterway transportation are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller covers the carriage of the goods up to the port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the supplier to pay for the delivery of the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).