Container shipping Hamburg to Davao
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Davao (PHDVO)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Ship a container overseas with dry bulk or semi-finished goods can be outsourced to e.g. Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from a lot of container-types. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) Full Container Load and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our experts we provide you with lots of practical information regarding international transport Davao (PH DVO). We share useful information about the various sea container types. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Provide us with your transport details and you will get a competitive quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trustworthy and cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is a solution for international movings and transporting refrigerated cargo or personal goods.
- The Port of Davao is one of the most important ports in Philippines.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Davao (PHDVO) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your personal stuff is loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder ensures that a container is ready. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Davao (PH DVO), and will be shipped overseas to the importer at the destination harbor. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the schedule below you will find important information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Davao |
| Country of destination | Philippines |
| Port Code | PHDVO |
| Transportation time | +/- 47 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | Sasa Wharf P.O. Box 502 Davao City 8000 Philippines |
| E-mail address | ppapmodavao@pldtdsl.net |
| Website | www.ppa.com.ph |
| Phone number | 082235-2569 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Davao
- Shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival harbour. Determine the desired transport method: full containers (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Also select container size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid nasty accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you ship goods to Davao (PHDVO), you will have to provide various export documents (for the national customs): packing declaration, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a required document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines who is responsible for, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use the track and trace service to check where your container is right now. You can check easily when the freight has been departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Davao (PHDVO) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container
You are going to ship a container from port of Davao – (PH DVO) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to book the right container for your cargo. They are available in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are APL. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as San Roque, Sagpon, Legaspi, Bariw, Tagas, Bigaa, Maslog, Barayong, Malabog, Lacag, Bascaran, Padang, Anislag, Libog, Cotmon, Anoling, Banquerohan, San Roque, Tinago, Baligang. Below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. Our specialists also provide details about Rail Freight.
Important specifications of the 20 ft container
20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting personal items or international movings. Nice to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it a popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. What you may not know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Very suitable for high products.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.700 kg.
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Information about FCL containers
When you need a lot of container space, then you can book your own full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The benefits are great: faster transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: the transshipment is more complex and insurance is extra important. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Davao (PHDVO) and Rotterdam to Davao (PHDVO).
- FCL Means that means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, ONE.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The premise of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are many benefits like: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, storage and insurance is advantageous and easy time-management and scheduling. Watch out: if you can fill more than half of a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total shipping costs are related to volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The idea of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM.
Other container types for special loads
You can choose from many types of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or other special goods. You can read more about it below. Be sure to check out the transport options to La Guaira (VELAG), port of Tripoli (LBKYE), Suva (FJSUV) harbor and terminal Banjul (GMBJL).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of load: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Davao (PHDVO) have all kinds of advantages: attractive prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and minimal restrictions. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, hydrogen, chemicals, diesel, biofuels, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and salt, rods, plates, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: cargo like art and antiques, sports equipment, clothes, electronic goods, toys & fashion, food, machines, drinks, shoes.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Davao takes around 47 days. The total distance is approx. 11100 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 20557 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The exact shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, weather and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Davao (Philippines) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by important aspects like cargo dimension, shipping route and other costs like stacking and siting. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When transporting goods to Davao, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are required: Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Packing List. For more detailed information please contact the customs of Philippines or view the website of the port/government (www.ppa.com.ph).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller covers the costs of transporting the cargo to the required port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller has the responsibility for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).