Container shipping Hamburg to Cork
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Cork (IEORK)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is efficient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Shipping a container with sea freight such as liquids or equipment can be facilitated by shippinglines like Arkas Container Transport. You can book many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between Full Container Load (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will get dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Cork (IE ORK). We provide you with useful information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send us your details and you will get a competitive quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, secure and affordable way to ship high volume products.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is perfect for worldwide movings and importing breakbulk or consumer goods.
- The Port of Cork is an important logistics artery in Ireland.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Cork (IEORK) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your cargo is transferred in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Cork (IE ORK), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the POD. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the next section we share facts about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Cork |
| Country of destination | Ireland |
| Port Code | IEORK |
| Transportation time | +/- 3 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | Custom House Street, Cork, Ireland |
| info@portofcork.ie | |
| Website | www.portofcork.ie/ |
| Phone | 353214273125 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Cork
- Cargo details
Enter the departure port and the arrival harbour. Choose how you want to transport: (FCL) full containers or LCL (Less than Container Load). You can choose from a small or large container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Pack you load
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To limit damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Common Export Documents
When you transport your goods to Cork (IEORK), you should think about special export documents (to the national customs): packing declaration, packing list, bill of lading, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent describing the correct state of goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The agreed Incoterm determines how much responsibility you have for insurance, transport and all documents. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your cargo
Use the track and trace service to check where your freight is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the freight has been departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Cork (IEORK) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container
You are going to ship a container from port of Cork – (IE ORK) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to find the right container type. There are different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the paragraph below you can read all important information about the most popular container types. Check also more information about FCL Shipping.
Explanation of the twenty foot container
20 foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most popular container size. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods and international movings. What you might not know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.000 kg.
Advantages of a 40ft container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Finally, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ box. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.000 kg.
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Full Container (FCL)
When you need a lot of container space, then a full container is often worth it. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, less potential for damage and and it is cheaper per unit. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and the financial risk is much greater. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Cork (IEORK) or Rotterdam to Cork (IEORK).
- FCL Means that means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight The advantages of this option include: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory space and more options during peak shipping season. Worth mentioning: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is a better choice. The total shipping costs are related to volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2,5 m3 – 13,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, ZIM, POL, Wan Hai.
Other types of containers and customization
There is a wide range of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most common type is the Dry van. But there are also specific options for oils, grain, flour, or unique high value cargo. You can read all about it in the section below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Gentil (GAPOG), port of Damietta (EGDAM), Lagos (PTLOS) harbor and terminal Louis (MUPLU).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- 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: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Kind of freight: what do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Cork (IEORK) have all kinds of advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, there are lots of different shipping options and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories shipped via sea routes are: dry bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off. 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: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, petroleum, gasoline, biofuels, diesel, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like salt, sugar, coils, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: items like medical/pharmacy, clothes, toys, sports equipment, art and antiques or food, shoes, drinks, fashion, machines.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Cork takes approx 3 days. The total distance is approx. 675 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 1250 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: draft and speed, weather conditions and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Cork (Ireland) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various components as type of container, season and currency. Message us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When shipping goods to Cork, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Ireland or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.portofcork.ie/).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party arranges delivering the goods to the port of origin. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).