Container shipping Hamburg to Catania

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Catania (ITCTA)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is great for bulk goods and it is trustworthy. Transporting a sea container with ro-ro or machinery can be facilitated by shippinglines like Pacific International Lines. They can get you all kind of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a complete full container (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we provide actual information about international transport Catania (IT CTA). We provide extensive information about the various sea container types. On this website you can read a step-by-step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and get a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is an innovative, secure and cost-effective way to transport large and heavy loads.
When we compare this to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
Sea freight is ideal for international movings and importing breakbulk or equipment.
The Port of Catania is a much-chosen harbor in Italy.
Containers that are often transported are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Catania (ITCTA) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your goods are packed tightly in a container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Catania (IT CTA), and will be transported by sea to the customs at the destination harbor. They can get you services like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph 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 Catania
Country of destination	Italy
Port Code	ITCTA
Transit Time	+/- 16 days
Shipping costs	$
Local address	Via Cardinale Dusmet 2/P CIRCUM Catania, CT 95131 Italy
E-mail	info@porto.catania.it
Website	www.porto.catania.it
Telephone number	39095535888

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Catania

Cargo details
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival port. Determine the desired transport method: (FCL) Full Container Load or Less Container Load (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Loading and labeling the freight
To begin, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To transport the cargo in good condition, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
Customs documents and procedures
If you ship goods to Catania (ITCTA), you must send special export documents (on behalf of national customs): certificates of origin, packing declaration, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Live tracking of the shipment
Use cargo tracking to check where your load is right now. You can see 24/7 when the cargo is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Catania (ITCTA) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container

You are going to ship a container from port of Catania – (IT CTA) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Make sure you pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM. Major towns near the seaport are Catania, Aci Castello, San Gregorio di Catania, Misterbianco, Mascalucia, San Giovanni la Punta, Aci Catena, Belpasso, Acireale, Pedara, Paterno, Biancavilla, Lentini, Giarre, Carlentini, Riposto, Adrano, Mascali, Scordia, Augusta. In the text box below you will find useful information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Check also more information about Container Climate.

Explanation about a 20ft container

20. ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most common and available size. They are quite easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal effects or international removals. Pro tip: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

This box offers a solution for transporting goods by means of shipping.
The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.600 kilogram.

What you need to know about the forty 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 an excellent choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Good to know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ box. Thereby you have a little more height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

They are ideal for big shipments.
The dimensions are standard: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.300 kg.

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Full Container (FCL)

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: optimal transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it is cheaper per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for small cargo and you have higher inventory costs. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Catania (ITCTA) or Rotterdam to Catania (ITCTA).

The premise of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
Load directly from factory or storage.
If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk.

Less than container (LCL)

If you do not need a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The meaning of LCL is: you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You benefit from many advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably your best bet. The total costs are calculated based on volume and weight.

LCL Means that means that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
A good solution for shipping volumes between 1,5 m3 & 14,5 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
Wide availability in all months of the year.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, ZIM, POL, HMM.

Information about other types of containers

The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your items. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, vegetables and fruit or high class goods. We explain everything below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Male (MVMLE), port of Bahrain (BHBAH), Haiphong (VNHPH) harbor and terminal Manaus (BRMAO).

Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.

Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.

Kind of cargo: what are you going to transport?

Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Catania (ITCTA) have all kinds of advantages: attractive tariffs, very safe and secure and very flexible. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, containerized, neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk. Below you can read more information about it.

Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, kerosene, biofuels, hydrogen, chemicals, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and cement, coils, sand, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
Retail & other: products like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes & fashion, shoes, food, drinks, furniture.

FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport

How many days are needed to ship from Hamburg to Catania?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Catania takes about 16 days. The total distance is approx. 3550 nautical miles (nmi). Converted that is 6575 km. If you make a sea shipment, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: the speed of the boat, weather conditions and type of shipment.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Catania (ITCTA)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Catania (Italy) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various ingredients such as cargo weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and freight forwarder handling fees. Fill out our form for the best rates and current transit times.

Which customs documents do you need?

When shipping goods to Catania, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Bill of Lading, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate. For more substantive information and tips please contact the customs of Italy or take a look at the website (www.porto.catania.it).

Which Incoterm is the best to choose for?

Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party takes care of all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).