Container shipping Hamburg to Cristobal
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Cristobal (PACTB)? Sea freight has many advantages: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, you have low maintenance costs and it is safe. Shipping a container with sea freight such as roll on/roll off or semi-finished goods can be done via e.g. Sinotrans. They can get you many different types of shipping containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a complete full container (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our portal we provide you with practical information regarding international transport Cristobal (PA CTB). We provide practical information about the different types of containers. You will also find a step-by-step export plan. Contact u directly and receive a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a good, trouble-free and inexpensive way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is excellent for international relocations and shipping liquids or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Cristobal is an important logistics artery in Panama.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: twenty footers, forty footers and Insulated, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Cristobal (PACTB) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your goods are packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure (POD) Cristobal (PA CTB), and will be shipped by ocean to the importer at the arrival port. They can get you services like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find practical information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Cristobal |
| Country of destination | Panama |
| Port Code | PACTB |
| Transit Time | +/- 30 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Office address | Building 1010 Roosevelt Ave., P.O. Box 0301-03240, Panama, Panama |
| info@ppc.com.pa | |
| Website | www.ppc.com.pa/ |
| Phone | 507-433-7900 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Cristobal
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the port of destination. Determine your container terms: FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Cargo preparations
First of all, make sure the freight is packed securely. To transport the cargo in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you are going to transport cargo to Cristobal (PACTB), you need to share relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm states who is the risk-bearing party for export/import documents, insurances and transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use cargo tracking to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the shipping is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Cristobal (PACTB) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
You want to ship a container from port of Cristobal – (PA CTB) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to pick the right container type. There are different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the section below you can compare all types and read more about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You may also like: Flat Rack Container.
Specifications of a 20ft container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items and movings. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- The most commonly used box for transporting cargo by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.600 kg.
Information and benefits of 40 ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Moreover, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ box. They are 9’6 tall. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are standard: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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Information about FCL containers
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. The advantages are great: It guarantees a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and the rates are more favorable. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and less convenient delivery options. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Cristobal (PACTB) and Rotterdam to Cristobal (PACTB).
- The concept of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are multiple advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, less inventory costs & management and lower sourcing risk. Pay attention: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of LCL is based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The idea of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2,5 m3 – 15,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, POL, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very varied for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oils or chemicals, flour, coffee or cocoa or very exclusive stuff. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Be sure to check out the transport options to Barcelona (ESBCN), port of Fremantle (AUFRE), Haydarpasa (TRHAY) harbor and terminal Tianjin (CNTXG).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean cargo: what are you going to transport?
Exporting load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Cristobal (PACTB) has lots of advantages: low tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and very flexible. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: break bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk, containerized, dry bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, biofuels, chemicals, hydrogen, kerosene, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sand, coils, salt, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, sports equipment, toys and drinks, fashion, machines, shoes, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Cristobal takes on average 30 days. The total distance is about 6900 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 12779 km. When you ship a sea container, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull, the sea conditions and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Cristobal (Panama) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by various factors such as type of container, transit time and pickup charges and Fill in the request form for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you are sending goods to Cristobal, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are important: Packing List, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Panama or take a look at the website (www.ppc.com.pa/).
Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter arranges the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).