Container shipping Hamburg to Durres

Subjects

• Sea freight shipping to harbor Durres from Hamburg (Germany)
• Export plan in 5 steps in November 2024
• Selection guide: find a suitable container
  • Advantages of a 20ft container
  • Details of a forty foot container
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL shipment?
  • Does your cargo fits the Less than container (LCL) solution?
  • Other types of containers and customization
• Overview freight types for ocean shipping
• FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

Explanation of the 20 ft container

20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods or international movings. Good to know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.

• The most commonly used box for transporting cargo via the ocean.
• The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
• Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
• The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.600 kg.

Information and benefits of 40 ft container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. He can hold much more cargo. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large sea freight. What you may not know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ version. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This way cargo can be stacked high.

• Very popular with large and bulky goods.
• The dimensions are as follows: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
• The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
• In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.200 kilogram.

What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then it is usually better to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: quick transit time, limited chance of damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not suitable for small cargo and it is hard to book during peak season. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Durres (ALDRZ) and Rotterdam to Durres (ALDRZ).

• The idea of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
• Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
• When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
• Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC.

LCL: Less than container

When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The premise of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many positive aspects to mention like: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and more options during peak shipping season. Notable: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then you better go for FCL. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

• The idea of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
• An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 & 13 m3.
• Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
• Easier to find space during peak season.
• Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, HMM, POL, Evergreen.

Various other types of containers

There are many different types of boxes available for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are also special possibilities for oil or petroleum, flour, coffee or cocoa or very expensive items. We’ve explained it all below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Belem (BRBEL), port of Jodhpur (INJDG), Oran (DZORN) harbor and terminal Coronel (CLCNL).

Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?

Transporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Durres (ALDRZ) is very popular because of attractive costs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: neo bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, containerized. You can read more about it in the section below.

• Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
• House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
• Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, biofuels, petroleum, diesel, hydrogen, kerosene.
• Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sand, salt, rods, lumber.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
• Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
• Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment, toys or fashion, food, machines, drinks, furniture.