Container shipping Hamburg to Beirut
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Beirut (LBBEY)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is efficient and it is safe. Transporting a sea container with breakbulk or vehicles can be done via e.g. Maersk. They offer various types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between a complete full container (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via this website you will find practical information about international transport Beirut (LB BEY). We share knowledge and up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Fill out the form and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a good, safe and relatively cheap way to export or import international containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide removals and exporting food or personal effects.
- The Port of Beirut is a popular port in Lebanon.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Beirut (LBBEY) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your products are stored in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Beirut (LB BEY), and will be shipped by ocean to the customs at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below we share facts about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Beirut |
| Country of destination | Lebanon |
| Port Code | LBBEY |
| Transport Time | +/- 17 days |
| Shipping rates | $$ |
| Port address | Quarantaine region POBOX: 1490 BEIRUT |
| info@portdebeyrouth.com | |
| Website | lebanonnh.gov |
| Phone number | 9611580211 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Beirut
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the POD (port of destination). Choose how you want to transport: (FCL) full containers or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the container
Firstly, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Customs document
When you transport your cargo to Beirut (LBBEY), please pay attention to the necessary relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, bill of lading, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm determines who assumes the risk of, for example, insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track your shipment
Use sea freight tracking to check where your freight is at this moment. You can check easily when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Beirut (LBBEY) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Beirut – (LB BEY) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Maersk, MSC. Well-known cities around the harbor are Bayrut, Beirut, Juniyah, Jubayl, Jubb Jannin, Jazzin, Riyaq, Sur. In the next section you can compare all types and read more about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Our specialists also provide details about International Movings.
Specifications of a twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to stack, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods or international removals. Good to know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box is widely used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.800 kilogram.
Specifications of a 40 foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Also, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ choice. They are 9’6 tall. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.600 kg.
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(FCL) Full Container
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The benefits are great: efficient transit time, limited chance of damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and insurance is more expensive. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Beirut (LBBEY) and Rotterdam to Beirut (LBBEY).
- The concept of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM.
Less than container (LCL)
If you do not need a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The meaning of LCL is: multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. The advantages of this option include: you can save money on smaller shipments, you can save on inventory costs and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The total costs are calculated based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- With LCL transport, you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 and 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, POL, Evergreen, ZIM.
Various other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. We’ve explained it all below. You can also look further at transport options in Xingang (CNXGG), port of Said (EGPSD), Sines (PTSIE) harbor and terminal Burgas (BGBOJ).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Kind of load: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Beirut (LBBEY) is very popular because of low tariffs, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: break bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, dry bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, petroleum, hydrogen, gasoline, diesel, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also plates, sugar, cement, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: cargo like electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy + drinks, machines, shoes, furniture, fashion.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Beirut takes approximately 17 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 4050 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 7501 km. If you make a sea shipment, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Beirut (Lebanon) are average. The final invoice amount is determined by various factors such as type of goods transported, shipping route and freight forwarder handling fees. Send us a message for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When sending goods to Beirut, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Lebanon or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (lebanonnh.gov).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party bears responsibility for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).