Container shipping Hamburg to Bar
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Bar (MEBAR)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is great for bulk goods and it is eco-friendly. Shipping a container with sea freight such as roll on/roll off or machinery can be arranged by shipping companies such as Zhonggu Logistics Corporation. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport agents we provide you with up-to-date information for international transport Bar (ME BAR). We provide useful information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a 5 step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will prepare a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, trouble-free and inexpensive way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare it to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide movings and shipping roll on/roll off or motorbikes.
- The Port of Bar is one of the biggest ports of Montenegro.
- Commonly container types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Bar (MEBAR) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your goods are stored in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin (POO) Bar (ME BAR), and will be transported by sea to the customs 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 list below 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 Bar |
| Country of destination | Montenegro |
| Port Code | MEBAR |
| Transportation time | +/- 14 days |
| Shipping rates | $$ |
| Office address | Luka Bar, Bar, Montenegro |
| E-mail address | dusko.malovic@lukabar.me |
| Website | www.gov.me |
| Phone number | 38229881 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Bar
- Cargo details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you prefer full containers (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can also choose the size of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Loading the freight
Firstly, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To prevent damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you are going to transport goods to Bar (MEBAR), you should think about several export documents (to the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is provided to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm shows how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and duty related matters. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your cargo is right now. You can see in realtime when the vessel is registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Bar (MEBAR) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container
You are going to ship a container from port of Bar – (ME BAR) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to find the right container type. They come in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Well-known shipping lines are Evergreen, MSC. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the following summary you can read all important information about the most popular products. You may also like: Household Goods transport.
Details of a twenty foot container
20 foot containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are quite easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of furniture and international removals. Keep in mind: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Good to know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. Thereby you have a little more height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- It has the following dimensions: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.600 kg.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The benefits are great: quick transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and the rates are more favorable. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and less convenient delivery options. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Bar (MEBAR) and Rotterdam to Bar (MEBAR).
- The idea of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, MSC.
LCL: Less than container
If you do not need a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The meaning of LCL is: you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You benefit from many advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Pay attention: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The premise of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2 m3 & 15,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, ZIM, Wan Hai.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very varied for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are also special possibilities for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, vegetables and fruit or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. You can also look further at transport options in Papeete (PFPPT), port of Dalian (CNDLC), Bejaia (DZBJA) harbor and terminal Cebu (PHCEB).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Cargo types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Bar (MEBAR) has a lot of pluses: low prices, best for Bulky Goods and minimal restrictions. The main categories of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: break bulk, dry bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, chemicals, hydrogen, diesel, petroleum, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sugar, cement, rods, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: products like sports equipment, electronic goods, toys, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy & machines, food, furniture, shoes, fashion.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Bar takes about 14 days. The total distance is about 3250 nautical miles. Converted that is 6019 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: displacement of the vessel, weather conditions and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Bar (Montenegro) are average. The actual costs are determined by various components as cargo volume and weight, period of the year and supply and demand. Feel free to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When transporting goods to Bar, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of Montenegro or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.gov.me).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller bears responsibility for covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the agreed port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).