Container shipping Hamburg to Dunkerque
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Dunkerque (FRDKK)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is flexible and you can track the cargo in real time. Shipping a container with sea freight such as breakbulk or equipment can be done via e.g. SM Line. There are many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via this website we give dedicated information with a view to international transport Dunkerque (FR DKK). We provide you with useful information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Send us your details and you will get a competitive quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, staunch and inexpensive way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Compared to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide relocations and importing breakbulk or personal goods.
- The Port of Dunkerque is one of the most important ports in France.
- The range of containers includes: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Dunkerque (FRDKK) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your personal stuff is packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Dunkerque (FR DKK), and will be shipped over the sea to the recipient at the POD. You need to make a choose out of: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find some basic data of the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Dunkerque |
| Country of destination | France |
| Port Code | FRDKK |
| Transportation time | +/- 2 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | BP 6534, Terre-Plein Guillain, Dunkerque, Cedex 1 59386, France |
| E-mail address | njuhere@portdedunkerque.fr |
| Website | www.portdedunkerque.fr |
| Phone number | 0033328287591 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Dunkerque
- Shipment details
Enter the departure port and destination of shipment. Determine your container terms: FCL (Full Container Load) or a shared container (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Freight preparations
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is a good idea to use pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you are going to transport cargo to Dunkerque (FRDKK), you need to share relevant export documents (on behalf of national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, packing list, bill of lading, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm determines who will pay for things like export/import documents, insurances and transport. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your cargo is right now. You will get a notification when the vessel is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Dunkerque (FRDKK) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Dunkerque – (FR DKK) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and book the right container for your cargo. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the text box below you will find useful information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You may also like: Piano transport.
Advantages of a 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods or international removals. Nice to know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box is often used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.500 kg.
Explanation of the forty foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Finally, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Stuff can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The format is universal: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.000 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. There is no need to share it with other shippers. The benefits are great: optimal transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: you need large volume to be viable and you have higher inventory costs. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Dunkerque (FRDKK) and Rotterdam to Dunkerque (FRDKK).
- The premise of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, ONE.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
If you don’t prefer a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. The advantages of this option include: perfect for shipping small loads, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Disclaimer: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The cost of LCL is based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- LCL Means that means that you reserve space in a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 4 m3 and 14,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, ZIM.
What other types of containers are there
You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, meat, fish and frozen foods or high class goods. We’ve explained it all below. Also check other destinations such as Cape Town (ZACPT), port of Evyap (TREYP), Juba (SDJUM) harbor and terminal Vigo (ESVGO).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as 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: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Kind of freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Dunkerque (FRDKK) has many benefits: attractive prices, high sea vessel load capacity and minimal restrictions. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, containerized. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, gasoline, petroleum, kerosene, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and cement, salt, sugar, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: load like art and antiques, clothes, toys, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment and shoes, furniture, food, drinks, machines.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Dunkerque takes around 2 days. The distance to be covered is about 275 nautical miles (nmi). Converted that is 509 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time has several factors: the boat speed, weather and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Dunkerque (France) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various parts such as type of goods transported, shipping time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Do not hesitate to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When transporting goods to Dunkerque, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Origin. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of France or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.portdedunkerque.fr).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter is responsible for the carriage of the goods up to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller takes care of the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).