Container shipping Hamburg to Caucedo
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Caucedo (DOCAU)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is great for bulk goods and it has live tracking. Transporting a sea container with liquid bulk or equipment is very easy with e.g. Sea Lead Shipping. When you are exporting, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. An important point of attention is full containers (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will receive accurate information regarding international transport Caucedo (DO CAU). We provide you with inside-information about the various sea container types. Besides this we share a step-by-step export plan. Send us your details and get a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, secure and cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Compared to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is perfect for international relocations and importing fruit or cars.
- The Port of Caucedo is an important hub in Dominican Republic.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Insulated, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Caucedo (DOCAU) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your cargo is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder will book a container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departing port Caucedo (DO CAU), and will be transported by sea to the customs at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the list below we offer useful information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Caucedo |
| Country of destination | Dominican Republic |
| Port Code | DOCAU |
| Transportation time | +/- 25 days |
| Shipping costs | $$ |
| Local address | Zona Franca Multimodal Caucedo Bldg. ADM. Suite 200, Punta Caucedo Boca Chica Dominican Republic |
| glen.hilton@dpworld.com | |
| Website | www.godominicanrepublic.com |
| Phone | 8093737300 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Caucedo
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD. Determine the desired transport method: FCL (Full Container Load) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Pack you load
To start with, make sure the freight is packed securely. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is a good idea to use pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Customs document
When you transport goods to Caucedo (DOCAU), please pay attention to the necessary required export documents (for fast customs clearance): commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines who is responsible for e.g the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use container track and trace to see where your load is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Caucedo (DOCAU) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Caucedo – (DO CAU) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM. Major towns near the seaport are Quisqueya, Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís, Bayaguana, Bajos de Haina, Monte Plata, San Cristóbal, Hato Mayor, Sabana Grande de Boyá, Villa Altagracia, La Romana, El Seibo, Baní, Cotuí, Sánchez, San José de Ocoa, Samaná, Pimentel, Bonao, Higüey. In the next section we put everything together and offer information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We also offer more information about Ocean Freight.
Important specifications of the 20 foot container
20-foot containers (also known as dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are very efficient, which results in lower shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal effects and international removals. Some extra info: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large sea freight. Tip: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ edition. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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Full Container (FCL)
When you need a lot of container space, then you can book your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The advantages are great: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited damage risk and you pay lower price per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not efficient for small cargo types and insurance is extra important. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Caucedo (DOCAU) and Rotterdam to Caucedo (DOCAU).
- The meaning of FCL is: your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE.
(LCL) Less than container
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). With LCL transport, you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight You benefit from many advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, you can save on inventory costs and it is more flexible during peak-times. Notable: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL cost is calculated by volume and weight.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 – 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ZIM, POL, HMM.
What other types of containers are there
There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very expensive items. We give a short explanation below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Salalah (OMSLL), port of Poti (GEPTI), Puerto de Altamira (MXATM) harbor and terminal Bristol (GBBRS).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Cargo types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Caucedo (DOCAU) has many benefits: attractive pricing, it is great for transporting bulky goods and eco-friendly. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, hydrogen, gasoline, diesel, chemicals, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and salt, sand, sugar, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: cargo like art and antiques, sports equipment, toys, electronic goods, clothes or furniture, food, shoes, machines, drinks.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Caucedo lasts about 25 days. The total distance is about 5800 nautical miles. Converted that is 10742 km. If you choose transport by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The exact shipping time depends on vessel speed, sea weather condition and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Caucedo (Dominican Republic) are average. The total cost is determined by a number of factors like the size of the container, transit time and incoterms. Contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When you are sending goods to Caucedo, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Dominican Republic or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.godominicanrepublic.com).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).