Container shipping Hamburg to Chongqing
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Chongqing (CNCQI)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is economical and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Shipping a container with sea freight such as gas-based fuels or factory parts can be facilitated by shippinglines like Matson. There are many different sizes and types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our experts we share practical information for the purpose of international transport Chongqing (CN CQI). We share knowledge and practical information about the different types of sea containers. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Mail us with your needs and we will send a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, sure and low cost-way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is ideal for international relocations and exporting dry bulk or motorbikes.
- The Port of Chongqing is an important hub in China.
- The range of containers includes: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Chongqing (CNCQI) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your material is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder company will reserve a container for you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Chongqing (CN CQI), and will be shipped over the ocean to the importer at the POD. They can get you services like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below we provide you with details about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Chongqing |
| Country of destination | China |
| Port Code | CNCQI |
| Transportation time | +/- 48 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | Beipei Wharf Admin Office Wuchang Road Beipei City, Sichuan 630700 China |
| E-mail address | china@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.gov.cn |
| Phone | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Chongqing
- Enter freight details
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Choose how you want to transport: FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Find a container size that fits your goods (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Packing the freight
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise you to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport your goods to Chongqing (CNCQI), please pay attention to the necessary special export documents (for fast customs clearance): certificates of origin, packing list, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent describing the correct state of goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows who takes care of, among other things, insurance, transport and all documents. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use sea freight tracking to check where your load is right now. You will get a notification when the load is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Chongqing (CNCQI) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Chongqing – (CN CQI) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. Below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular products. Also click further for information about Certificate of Origin.
Details of a 20 foot container
20 FT containers (also known as dry van) is the most common container worldwide. It’s a very common and efficient size, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including furniture or international removals. Some extra info: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods overseas.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.000 kg.
Information and benefits of 40ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. 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: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.200 kg.
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What is the meaning of FCL container?
When you need a lot of container space, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: faster transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Chongqing (CNCQI) or Rotterdam to Chongqing (CNCQI).
- FCL Means that means that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, you can use be made of a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL Means that means that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You benefit from many advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, the handling and insurance costs are limited and lower sourcing risk. Pay attention: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then you better go for FCL. The shipping rates are based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- With LCL transport, a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2 m3 and 16 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Evergreen, ZIM, Yang Ming, HMM.
Information about other types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. But there are also specific options for liquids, flour, coffee or cocoa or fragile items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also read more information about shipments to Abu Dhabi (AEAUH), port of Djibouti (DJJIB), Auckland (NZAKL) harbor and terminal Ploce (HRPLE).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Transporting goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Chongqing (CNCQI) have all kinds of advantages: attractive prices, very safe and secure and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The most important ocean cargo transported by sea include: neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, containerized. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, diesel, hydrogen, petroleum, gasoline, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like lumber, cement, salt, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: items like art and antiques, electronic goods, clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy and furniture, fashion, machines, food, drinks.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Chongqing takes around 48 days. The total distance is approx. 11300 nautical miles. That is about 20928 km. If you make a sea shipment, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, weather and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Chongqing (China) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various ingredients such as the size of the container, the total distance to the delivery destination and freight forwarder handling fees. Do not hesitate to contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Chongqing, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of China or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.gov.cn).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller covers delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of origin. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).