Container shipping Hamburg to Dumyat
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Damietta (EGDAM)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container overseas with container cargo or personal goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Transworld Group. Freight forwarders offer and a wide range of container types. There is made a difference between (FCL) Full Container Load and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport specialists you will receive practical information for international transport Damietta (EG DAM). We get you practical information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a 5 step export plan. Fill out the form and receive a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, sure and cost-effective way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international removals and exporting break bulk or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Dumyat is one of the most important ports in Egypt.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Damietta (EGDAM) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your goods are loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder sends the location details to you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Damietta (EG DAM), and will be shipped over the ocean to the terminal at the arrival port. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below we offer useful information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Dumyat |
| Country of destination | Egypt |
| Port Code | EGDAM |
| Transit Time | +/- 18 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Office address | Port of Damietta. Port Authority: Damietta Port Authority. Address: PO Box 13. Damietta 34511. Egypt. Phone: |
| damsite@emdb.gov.eg | |
| Website | www.sis.gov.eg |
| Phone number | 057/290942 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Dumyat
- Cargo details
Enter the departing port and the POD (port of destination). Determine your container terms: Full Container Load (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Loading the freight
Obviously, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs document
In the situations that you export cargo to Damietta (EGDAM), you should organize relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm shows who is the risk-bearing party for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Follow your cargo live
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the vessel is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Damietta (EGDAM) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Dumyat – (EG DAM) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and methods (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Well-known shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, NYK, OOCL. The port offers an excellent connection to Damietta, Dekernes, Port Said, Talkha, Aja, El Mahalla el Kubra, Diyarb Najm, Hihya, Tanta, Ismailia, Tala, Fowa, Benha, Rosetta, Qalyub, Cairo, Gizeh, Alexandria, Suez, Madinat Sittah Uktubar. In the section below you will find useful information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Also click further for information about Import.
Advantages of a 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal effects or international removals. What you might not know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is widely used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.500 kg.
Details of a forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large quantities of goods. What you may not know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ choice. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Very suitable for high products.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.100 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: quick transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you pay lower price per unit. Important to mention: it is expensive for small loads and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Damietta (EGDAM) or Rotterdam to Damietta (EGDAM).
- The concept of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
If you do not need a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you pay only for the volume you need, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is a better choice. The cost of LCL is based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The idea of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 4 m3 – 16,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Evergreen, ZIM, Wan Hai, HMM.
Alternative container types
There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your items. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. You can read more about it below. Also check other destinations such as Chongqing (CNCQI), port of Geneva (CHGEN), Walvis Bay (NAWVB) harbor and terminal Shantou (CNSWA).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Main types of ocean cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Dumyat (EGDAM) has a lot of pluses: attractive pricing, there are lots of different shipping options and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, containerized, dry bulk, neo bulk, break bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, diesel, hydrogen, chemicals, kerosene, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also coils, cement, lumber, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: items like clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys, electronic goods or furniture, shoes, drinks, fashion, machines.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Dumyat takes approximately 18 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 4050 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 7501 km. When you have booked a sea freight you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The shipping time is determined on the basis of vessel speed, the sea conditions and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Dumyat (Egypt) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by a number of factors like type of container, season and the Incoterms you have agreed on. We invite you to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Damietta, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Egypt or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.sis.gov.eg).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter is responsible for the transportation to the required port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the selling party is fully liable for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).