Container shipping Hamburg to Kobenhavn
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Copenhagen (DKCPH)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is flexible and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a sea container with ro-ro or semi-finished goods is easy with shippinglines like HMM Co. Ltd.. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. There is made a difference between a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via containershippingservice.com you will receive lots of practical information with a view to international transport Copenhagen (DK CPH). You can read useful information about the different types of containers. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Fill out the form and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a good, sure and cost-effective way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare it to air transport, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is suitable for international removals and transporting liquid bulk or furniture.
- The Port of Kobenhavn is one of the biggest ports of Denmark.
- The most commonly used containers are: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Copenhagen (DKCPH) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your goods are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) have a special container prepared. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Copenhagen (DK CPH), and will be transported by sea to the agent at the arrival port. They provide you options like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we share important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Kobenhavn |
| Country of destination | Denmark |
| Port Code | DKCPH |
| Transit Time | +/- 4 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | DK-2150 Nordhavn Copenhagen Denmark |
| cmport@cmport.com | |
| Website | denmark.dk |
| Phone number | 4535461111 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Kobenhavn
- Freight Details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the port of destination. Determine your container terms: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the container
First of all, make sure the freight is packed securely. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport your goods to Copenhagen (DKCPH), you will need required export documents (to the national customs): packing list, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track your shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your shipping is right now. You can check easily when the ship is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Copenhagen (DKCPH) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Kobenhavn – (DK CPH) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to rent a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM, MSC. Major towns near the seaport are Copenhagen, Dragør, Værløse, Trørød, Stavnsholt, Måløv, Taastrup, Birkerød, Ishøj, Smørumnedre, Farum, Hørsholm, Greve Strand, Blovstrød, Ganløse, Veksø, Lillerød, Lynge, Fløng, Nivå. In the next section we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You may also like: 20-foot Container.
Important specifications of the twenty foot container
20 FT containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Very suitable for the transport of furniture and international removals. Good to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Details of a 40ft container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. In conclusion, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. They are 9’6 tall. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.400 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). There is no need to share it with other shippers. This has multiple advantages: quick transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is expensive for small loads and there is only limited availability. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Copenhagen (DKCPH) and Rotterdam to Copenhagen (DKCPH).
- 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. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, MSC.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are many benefits like: you can save money on smaller shipments, less inventory costs & management and more flexible during intense shipping season. Watch out: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- What we mean by LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 & 15 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, POL, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM.
Alternative container types
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your items. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. But there are also specific options for oil or petroleum, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in New York (USNYC), port of Kaliningrad (RUKGD), Derince (TRDRC) harbor and terminal Puerto de Altamira (MXATM).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Exporting cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Kobenhavn (DKCPH) has many benefits: attractive pricing, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- 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): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, chemicals, petroleum, kerosene, gasoline, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like sugar, plates, sand, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: cargo like art and antiques, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys, clothes or furniture, machines, drinks, fashion, shoes.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Kobenhavn takes around 4 days. The distance to be covered is about 725 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 1343 kilometers. When you export something, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The precise shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, weather and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Kobenhavn (Denmark) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various factors such as type of goods transported, shipping time and conditions. We invite you to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Copenhagen, there are documents you need for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Bill of Lading. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of Denmark or check the official website for more info (denmark.dk).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange all processes concerning the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).