Container shipping Hamburg to Durban
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Durban (ZADUR)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a container by sea with break bulk or cars and other vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. Matson. You can book many different types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport specialists we give dedicated information regarding international transport Durban (ZA DUR). We provide practical information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step export plan. Send us your details and you will get a competitive quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and low cost-way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is excellent for worldwide movings and transporting refrigerated cargo or furniture.
- The Port of Durban offers excellent transit options in South Africa.
- The range of containers includes: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Durban (ZADUR) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your goods are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (intermediary) sends the location details to you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Durban (ZA DUR), and will be transported by sea to the importer at the POD (port of destination). You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below we provide you with details about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Durban |
| Country of destination | South Africa |
| Port Code | ZADUR |
| Transportation time | +/- 32 days |
| Shipping prices | $$ |
| Local address | P O Box 1027, Durban 4000, South Africa |
| CustomerCare@transnet.net | |
| Website | www.gov.za |
| Phone | 313618804 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Durban
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of departure and the port of destination. Decide if you will ship (FCL) Full Container Load or Less Container Load (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Export documents
If you are going to transport goods to Durban (ZADUR), you should think about up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent describing the correct state of goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipping is right now. You can get a sms or mail when the shipping is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Durban (ZADUR) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Durban – (ZA DUR) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Make sure you pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, ZIM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Durban, Umkomaas, Epumalanga, Ballitoville, Scottsburgh, Stanger, Pietermaritzburg, Richmond, Mpophomeni, Howick, Sundumbili, Greytown, Port shepstone, Eshowe, Margate, Mooi river, Esikhawini, Wembezi, Empangeni, Richards bay. In the box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular products. Also click further for information about Container Insurance.
What you need to know about the 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to stack, which means they are cheaper to ship. Widely used for transporting furniture or international movings. What you might not know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for sending goods with transport ships.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.000 kg.
Information and benefits of 40 foot container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. He can hold much more cargo. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting bulk goods by sea. Moreover, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ edition. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The format is almost always the same: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, it is best to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The benefits are great: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and and it is cheaper per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and insurance is extra important. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Durban (ZADUR) or Rotterdam to Durban (ZADUR).
- What we mean by FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL Means that means that you share space with others. There are multiple advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, you spend less on inventory space and lower sourcing risk. Important: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. LCL cost is calculated by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The premise of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 4 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, HMM, POL, Evergreen.
Special containers for special freight
The range of boxes is very diverse for ocean transport. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are also special possibilities for liquid bulk, flowers, fruit or very expensive items. We give a short explanation below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Santiago (CLSCL), port of Teesport (GBTEE), Iquique (CLIQQ) harbor and terminal Aratu (BRARB).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- 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: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Cargo types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Importing load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Durban (ZADUR) has a lot of pluses: low maintenance cost, it is effective for large quantities of goods and minimal restrictions. Much seen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, liquid bulk, containerized. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline, biofuels, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and rods, cement, sugar, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes, medical/pharmacy, toys + food, furniture, fashion, machines, drinks.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Durban takes about 32 days. The distance to be covered is about 7600 nautical miles. 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 14075 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The actual shipping time depends on vessel speed, sea weather condition and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Durban (South Africa) are average. The total cost is subject to important aspects like cargo weight, shipping time and pickup charges and Fill in the application form for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When shipping goods to Durban, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are required: Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of South Africa or take a look at the website (www.gov.za).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for all expenses the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).