Container shipping Hamburg to Ashdod
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Ashdod (ILASH)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is efficient and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting containers with freight like break bulk or furniture is easy with shippinglines like Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. They offer a lot of container-types. There is made a difference between a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our experts we give useful information for the purpose of international transport Ashdod (IL ASH). We provide you with practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and get a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, safe and affordable way to ship high volume products.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is recommended for worldwide relocations and shipping refrigerated cargo or motorbikes.
- The Port of Ashdod is a frequently chosen port in Israel.
- The range of containers includes: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Ashdod (ILASH) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your cargo is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will arrange the container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Ashdod (IL ASH), and will be transported by sea to the terminal at the POD (port of destination). They provide you options like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the schedule below you will find important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Ashdod |
| Country of destination | Israel |
| Port Code | ILASH |
| Transportation time | +/- 17 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Office address | Derech Petach Tikva 74 P.O.Box 20121 Tel Aviv 61201 Israel |
| elibr@ashdodport.co.il | |
| Website | www.gov.il |
| Telephone number | 97288517211 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Ashdod
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the POD. Also indicate whether you choose FCL (Full Container Load) or partial shipments (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Prepare your package
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When exporting goods to Ashdod (ILASH), you will need relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): certificates of origin, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing list. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that everything is ready to ship.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines who is the risk-bearing party for export/import documents, insurances and transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your container is at this moment. You can see exactly when the freight has been 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 Ashdod (ILASH) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Ashdod – (IL ASH) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to pick the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, K Line, MSC, OOCL, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Ashdod, Yavne, Gan Yavne, Ashdod, Bene Ayish, Gedera, Ashqelon, Mazkeret Batya, Bat Yam, Ramla, Bet Dagan, Azur, Kefar Habad, Qiryat Gat, Lod, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Or Yehuda, Qiryat Ono, Ramat Gan, Qiryat Ono. In the following summary you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. Also click further for information about Container Climate.
Advantages of a 20 foot container
20 FT containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to load, access, and handle, that means they are quite cheap. Widely used for transporting personal effects and international removals. Some extra info: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.000 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. It is especially intended for transporting large loads by sea. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ deal. They are 9’6 tall. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are standard: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.300 kg.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then you can book your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many pluses: It guarantees a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it is cheaper per unit. There are also disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and insurance is more expensive. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Ashdod (ILASH) or Rotterdam to Ashdod (ILASH).
- The concept of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, Maersk.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are multiple advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Pay attention: if you can fill more than half of a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The goal of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- The best choice for a charge between 3,5 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen.
Other special types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oils or chemicals, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or other special goods. We’ve explained it all below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Saganoseki (JPSAG), port of Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN), Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU) harbor and terminal Al Jubail (SAJUB).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- 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: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Cargo types: what are you going to transport?
Importing load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Ashdod (ILASH) has many benefits: low rates, high sea vessel load capacity and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo transported by sea include: liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, chemicals, kerosene, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and lumber, sand, rods, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: cargo like toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods & furniture, fashion, machines, shoes, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Ashdod takes approximately 17 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 4050 nautical miles (nmi). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 7501 kilometers. If you make a sea shipment, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull, wind force and direction and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Ashdod (Israel) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by important aspects like type of goods transported, period of the year and freight forwarder handling fees. Do not hesitate to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you are exporting goods to Ashdod, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of Israel or take a look at the website (www.gov.il).
Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller takes care of all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).