Container shipping Hamburg to Baltimore
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Baltimore (IEBTM)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Exporting a container overseas with dry bulk or semi-finished goods can be done via e.g. Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from many different types of shipping containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: full containers (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport agents you will find accurate information regarding international transport Baltimore (IE BTM). We get you practical information about the various sea container types. On this website you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Contact u directly and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, staunch and low cost-way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When you compare it with air shipments, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is perfect for international movings and the transit of ro-ro or personal effects.
- The Port of Baltimore offers excellent transit options in Ireland.
- Frequently used containers types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Baltimore (IEBTM) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your products are loaded into the container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Baltimore (IE BTM), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we share important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Baltimore |
| Country of destination | Ireland |
| Port Code | IEBTM |
| Transportation time | +/- 3 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Port address | Baltimore, Co. Cork, Ireland |
| ireland@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.gov.ie |
| Phone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Baltimore
- Information about your freight
Enter the departure port and the arrival harbour. Determine your container terms: a full container for yourself (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Prepare your package
Firstly, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Export documents
In the situations that you export goods to Baltimore (IEBTM), you should think about relevant export documents (for fast customs clearance): bill of lading, packing list, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm determines who takes care of, among other things, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Frequently used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use sea freight tracking to see where your freight is right now. They will send you a mail when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Baltimore (IEBTM) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Baltimore – (IE BTM) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to book the right container for your cargo. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Well-known shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the paragraph below you will find useful information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You may also like: Ocean Freight.
Information and benefits of twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to stack, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and international movings. What you might not know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Advantages of a forty foot 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. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. Good to know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. You’ve got just a little extra height. Very suitable for high products.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The format is universal: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.800 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve 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: It allows for a faster transit time, less potential for damage and it’s more cost-effective. Of course there are also downsides: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Baltimore (IEBTM) or Rotterdam to Baltimore (IEBTM).
- The goal of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC, Maersk, ONE.
LCL: Less than container
If you don’t prefer a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. What we mean by LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are multiple advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, you can save on inventory costs and easy time-management and scheduling. Important: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- LCL means that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 4 m3 – 15,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, POL, Yang Ming, HMM.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very varied for the shipment of your goods. 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 liquid bulk, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or high class goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also look further at transport options in Gladstone (AUGLT), port of Pozzallo (ITPZL), Pecem (BRPEC) harbor and terminal Tomakomai (JPTMK).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Kind of load: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Baltimore (IEBTM) has a lot of pluses: low cost, very safe and secure and eco-friendly. The main categories of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, dry bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum, biofuels, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and salt, sugar, coils, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: freight like toys, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, clothes, art and antiques and fashion, drinks, furniture, machines, shoes.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Baltimore takes approx 3 days. The total distance is approx. 675 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 1250 km. In case of sea freight, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The exact shipping time has several factors: displacement of the vessel, sea weather condition and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Baltimore (Ireland) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various factors such as the size of the container, season and supply and demand. Send us a message for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When sending goods to Baltimore, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit. For additional information, please contact the customs of Ireland or check the official website for more info (www.gov.ie).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party covers the costs of transporting the cargo to the required port. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller takes care of the freight until all cargo is on the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).