Container shipping Hamburg to Bergen
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Bergen (NOBGO)? Sea freight has many advantages: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is flexible and it is safe. Shipping a container with sea freight such as dry bulk or furniture can be arranged by shipping companies such as Zhonggu Logistics Corporation. When you are exporting, you can choose from various types of containers. You have to choose between a full container for yourself (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via this website we share actual information regarding international transport Bergen (NO BGO). You will find practical information about the different types of sea containers. For this we offer a step-by-step import plan. Contact u directly and receive a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trouble-free and relatively cheap way to export or import international containers.
- When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is recommended for international relocations and transporting fruit or equipment.
- The Port of Bergen is a much-chosen harbor in Norway.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 footers, 40 footers and Insulated, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Bergen (NOBGO) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your personal stuff is wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will book a container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of Bergen (NO BGO), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table you will find practical information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Bergen |
| Country of destination | Norway |
| Port Code | NOBGO |
| Transport Time | +/- 3 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Port address | Nestegaten 30, Bergen NO-5010, Norway |
| E-mail address | bergen.havn@bergen.kommune.no |
| Website | www.bergenhavn.no |
| Phone number | 55568950 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Bergen
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Choose if you want to ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Also select container size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Cargo preparations
First of all, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you ship goods to Bergen (NOBGO), you must send required export documents (for correct national customs papers): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a legal document provided by a carrier to a shipper describing the correct state of goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are important to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm shows who assumes the risk of, for example, export/import documents, insurances and transport. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track shipment
Use container track and trace to see where your shipping is right now. They will send you a mail when the freight has been departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Bergen (NOBGO) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container
You are going to ship a container from port of Bergen – (NO BGO) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to get a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the box below you can compare all types and read more about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Our specialists also provide details about Rail Freight.
What you need to know about the twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most popular container size. It’s a very common and efficient size, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and international movings. Keep in mind: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods with transport ships.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.000 kg.
Advantages of a forty foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Also, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ box. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The format is almost always the same: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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Details about Full Container (FCL)
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, it is best to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and it’s more cost-effective. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and insurance is more expensive. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Bergen (NOBGO) or Rotterdam to Bergen (NOBGO).
- The goal of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO.
Information about LCL containers
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are multiple advantages: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is more flexible during peak-times. Notable: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The cost of LCL is based on volume and weight.
- The goal of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 1,5 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Evergreen, POL, ZIM, Wan Hai.
Alternative container types
There are many different types of boxes available for transporting your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for liquid bulk, vegetables and fruit or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. You can also check more information about shipping to Lagos (PTLOS), port of Hull (GBHUL), Karachi (PKKHI) harbor and terminal Felixstowe (GBFXT).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Main types of ocean freight: What do you want to ship?
Exporting load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Bergen (NOBGO) has many benefits: low cost, best for Bulky Goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: neo bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, containerized. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, petroleum, kerosene, hydrogen, biofuels, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like coils, sugar, sand, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: goods like medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment & shoes, fashion, furniture, food, drinks.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Bergen takes around 3 days. The distance to be covered is about 600 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 1111 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, the sea conditions and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Bergen (Norway) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various features such as type of goods transported, period of the year and currency. Message us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When shipping goods to Bergen, then there are some important customs clearance documents. You need to present the following documents: Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Letter of Credit. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Norway or check the official website for more info (www.bergenhavn.no).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller bears responsibility for delivering the goods to the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).