Container shipping Hamburg to Castries
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Castries (LCCAS)? Sea freight is very useful: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, you have low maintenance costs and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container overseas with food or cars and other vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. Regional Container Lines. You can book different types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will get dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Castries (LC CAS). You can read practical information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You will also find a 5 step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and get a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a good, staunch and inexpensive way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide removals and transporting fruit or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Castries is a frequently chosen port in Saint Lucia.
- Containers that are often transported are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Insulated, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Castries (LCCAS) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your personal stuff is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will arrange the container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Castries (LC CAS), and will be shipped by sea to the recipient at the port of destination. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the attached table you can read different kind of info about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Castries |
| Country of destination | Saint Lucia |
| Port Code | LCCAS |
| Transport Time | +/- 24 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Port address | P.O. Box 651, Castries, Saint Lucia |
| E-mail address | matthews@slaspa.com |
| Website | www.slaspa.com/ |
| Phone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Castries
- Shipment details
Enter the departing port and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you choose Full Container Load (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Loading the freight
Firstly, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you ship goods to Castries (LCCAS), you should organize several export documents (for fast customs clearance): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that everything is ready to ship.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are important to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who assumes the risk of, for example, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can check the status when the vessel is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Castries (LCCAS) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Castries – (LC CAS) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to book the right container for your cargo. There are different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the text box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. Check also more information about International Movings.
Important specifications of the 20 ft container
20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common and available size. They are quite easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items or international removals. Keep in mind: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Explanation of the forty foot container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. It is especially intended for shipping large quantities of goods. Also, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal for tall items.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
When you need a lot of container space, than you can reserve your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: It allows for a faster transit time, damage is lessened and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Of course there are also downsides: it is not suitable for small cargo and insurance is extra important. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Castries (LCCAS) or Rotterdam to Castries (LCCAS).
- The goal of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
With a small freight, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL Means that means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, you spend less on inventory space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Worth mentioning: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2,5 m3 & 14,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, POL, HMM.
Various other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. But there are also specific options for oils, flour, coffee or cocoa or unique high value cargo. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also check more information about shipping to Prince Rupert Port (CAPRR), port of Naoshima (JPNAS), Vila do Conde (BRVDC) harbor and terminal Bruges-Zeebrugge (BEZEE).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Freight types: what are you going to transport?
Importing goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Castries (LCCAS) has a lot of pluses: it is very efficient, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and eco-friendly. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: dry bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, liquid bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, hydrogen, gasoline, chemicals, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also plates, rods, sand, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: items like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment, toys and fashion, food, drinks, furniture, shoes.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Castries takes approximately 24 days. The distance between the two ports is about 5600 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 10371 km. When you send something by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the boat speed, the sea conditions and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Castries (Saint Lucia) are relatively expensive. The total price tag is determined by various parts such as cargo dimension, the total distance to the delivery destination and freight forwarder handling fees. Contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When sending goods to Castries, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit. For more information, you can contact the customs of Saint Lucia or view the website of the port/government (www.slaspa.com/).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party arranges delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the required port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).