Container shipping Hamburg to Cochin
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Cochin (INCOK)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s convenient and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with liquids or cars and other vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. Wan Hai Lines. They can get you various types of containers. There is made a difference between full containers (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our portal we share lots of practical information for international transport Cochin (IN COK). We share practical information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. You can make use of our practical step-by-step plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we get you a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, trouble-free and affordable way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare this to air freight, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide relocations and carrying food or motorbikes.
- The Port of Cochin is a frequently chosen port in India.
- Popular container types are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Cochin (INCOK) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your articles are transferred in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will book a container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of Cochin (IN COK), and will be shipped overseas to the importer at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the list below you will find some basic data of the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Cochin |
| Country of destination | India |
| Port Code | INCOK |
| Transit Time | +/- 31 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | Willingdon Island, Cochin 682009, India |
| E-mail address | mail@cochinport.com |
| Website | www.cochinport.com |
| Telephone number | 914842666871 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Cochin
- Enter freight 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 a partial filled container (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
To begin, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To prevent accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Export documents
When you import goods from Cochin (INCOK), you should organize up-to-date export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines who is responsible for e.g insurance, transport and all documents. Frequently used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track shipment
Use container track and trace to see where your shipment is right now. You can get a sms or mail when the load is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Cochin (INCOK) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Cochin – (IN COK) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Several major international shipping lines operate here. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the box below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Check also more information about Palletwide Containers.
Details of a twenty foot container
20 FT containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to stack on the vessel, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including furniture or international removals. Good to know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- The most commonly used box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.600 kg.
Details of a 40ft container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Finally, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ deal. They are 9’6 tall. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.800 kg.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then it is usually better to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. It is a popular transport method: quick transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and you pay lower price per unit. There are also disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and the financial risk is much greater. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Cochin (INCOK) and Rotterdam to Cochin (INCOK).
- The concept of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL Means that means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are multiple advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory space and it is faster during peak-season. Remark: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL cost is calculated by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 2 m3 and 14,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, HMM, ZIM, POL.
What other types of containers are there
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your items. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most common type is the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, flowers, fruit or very expensive items. We explain everything below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Manzanillo (CUMZO), port of Belize (BZBZE), Veracruz (MXVER) harbor and terminal Davao (PHDVO).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities 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: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of load: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Cochin (INCOK) has a lot of pluses: low prices, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, gasoline, diesel, biofuels, hydrogen, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like coils, sand, rods, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: items like art and antiques, toys, sports equipment, clothes, electronic goods & drinks, machines, shoes, food, furniture.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Cochin takes approximately 31 days. The total distance is approx. 7300 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 13520 km. In case of sea freight, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The exact shipping time has several factors: the boat speed, wind force and wind direction and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Cochin (India) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various factors such as type of goods transported, the total distance to the delivery destination and incoterms. Message us for current rates and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Cochin, 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. Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of India or take a look at the website (www.cochinport.com).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party is responsible for covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the required port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller takes care of the freight until all cargo is on the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).