Container shipping Hamburg to Bari
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Bari (ITBRI)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s convenient and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Exporting a container overseas with liquids or personal goods is easy with shippinglines like Global Feeder Shipping LLC. You can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders you will get lots of practical information for the purpose of international transport Bari (IT BRI). We get you up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. On this website you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Contact u directly and receive a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and inexpensive way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is recommended for worldwide movings and exporting dry bulk or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Bari is an important logistics artery in Italy.
- Containers that are often transported are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Bari (ITBRI) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your cargo is packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder have a special container prepared. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of Bari (IT BRI), and will be shipped over the ocean to the terminal at the destination harbor. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the attached table we share important information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Bari |
| Country of destination | Italy |
| Port Code | ITBRI |
| Transit Time | +/- 16 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | Piazzale Cristoforo Colombo, 1, Bari, BA 70122, Italy |
| info@porto.bari.it | |
| Website | www.porto.bari.it |
| Phone | 390805788511 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Bari
- Freight Details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you choose a full container just for your freight (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the desired format (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Pack you load
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Export documents
When you transport your goods to Bari (ITBRI), please pay attention to the necessary up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a legal document signed by the carrier to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows 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), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can see exactly when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Bari (ITBRI) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Bari – (IT BRI) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to pick the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the box below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular container types. Our specialists also provide details about Import.
Advantages of a 20ft container
20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of household goods or international removals. Pro tip: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is often used for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.700 kilogram.
What you need to know about the 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry far more cargo at once. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The format is almost always the same: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, it is best to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. It is a popular transport method: quick transit time, limited damage risk and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not suitable for small cargo and there is only limited availability. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Bari (ITBRI) or Rotterdam to Bari (ITBRI).
- The idea of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, CMA CGM.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). What we mean by LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight There are many benefits like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and easy time-management and scheduling. Notable: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is a better choice. LCL cost is calculated by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The premise of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 – 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, POL, Evergreen, HMM.
Other container types for special loads
There are many different types of boxes available for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, flour, coffee or cocoa or high class goods. We give a short explanation below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Qingdao (CNQIN), port of Songkhla (THSGZ), Chatham Docks (GBCTM) harbor and terminal Incheon (KRINC).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Cargo types: what are you going to transport?
Importing stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Bari (ITBRI) have all kinds of advantages: attractive prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and very flexible. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: containerized, break bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, chemicals, gasoline, hydrogen, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and rods, salt, lumber, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: products like toys, clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods & shoes, fashion, machines, furniture, food.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Bari takes about 16 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 3550 nautical miles. Converted that is 6575 km. In case of sea freight, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time has several factors: vessel speed, sea weather condition and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Bari (Italy) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various features such as the size of the container, season and conditions. Feel free to contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When sending goods to Bari, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Packing List. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Italy or check the official website for more info (www.porto.bari.it).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller takes care of the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).