Container shipping Hamburg to Felixstowe

Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Felixstowe (GBFXT)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, you have low maintenance costs much more environmental friendly than air freight. Importing a container overseas with food or vehicles is easy with shippinglines like Transworld Group. You can choose from a lot of container-types. There is made a difference between (FCL) full containers and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our freight forwarders you will find helpful information about international transport Felixstowe (GB FXT). We provide up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Send you shipping details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a fast, sure and cheap way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
When we compare this to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
Sea freight is great for international removals and shipping container cargo or vehicles.
The Port of Felixstowe is an important logistics artery in United Kingdom.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Felixstowe (GBFXT) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder have a special container prepared. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Felixstowe (GB FXT), and will be transported by sea to the addressee at the destination harbor. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the list below we share important information about the POD (Port Of Destination).

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Felixstowe
Country of destination	United Kingdom
Port Code	GBFXT
Transportation time	+/- 2 days
Shipping prices	$
Local address	Tomline House, The Dock, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 3SY, United Kingdom
Mail	enquiries@fdrc.co.uk
Website	www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk
Phone	44-1394-604500

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Felixstowe

Information about your freight
Enter the departing port and the port of destination. Decide how you want to export: FCL (Full Container Load) or a shared container (LCL). Also select container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Loading the freight
First of all, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is a good idea to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
Customs documents and procedures
When exporting goods to Felixstowe (GBFXT), you should think about up-to-date export documents (for the national customs): certificates of origin, bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is provided to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that the load is prepared for shipping.
Incoterms for your freight
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who is the risk-bearing party for 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).
Track your cargo
Use cargo tracking to see where your container is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Felixstowe (GBFXT) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type

You are going to ship a container from port of Felixstowe – (GB FXT) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MSC, ZIM. Major towns near the seaport are Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Witham, Braintree, Bury Saint Edmunds, Margate, Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Broadstairs, Lowestoft, Herne Bay, Ramsgate, Whitstable, Wickford, Benfleet, Billericay, Basildon, Norwich, Canterbury. In the following summary you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. We also offer more information about Commercial Invoice.

Explanation of the 20 ft container

20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to stack, that means they are quite cheap. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods and removals. Keep in mind: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

The most commonly used box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
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: +/- 27.200 kilogram.

Explanation of the 40 FT container

A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Moreover, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ version. They are 9’6 tall. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

Very popular with large and bulky goods.
The dimensions are as follows: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.300 kilogram.

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FCL: Full Container

If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: quick transit time, limited chance of damage and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and insurance is extra important. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Felixstowe (GBFXT) and Rotterdam to Felixstowe (GBFXT).

FCL means that you have the entire container space to yourself.
Load directly from factory or storage.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE.

What is the meaning of LCL container?

If a large full container is unnecessary, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. The advantages of this option include: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Worth mentioning: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is a better choice. The total shipping costs are related to number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

With LCL transport, you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
Cost effective for shipments between 3,5 m3 & 14 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
Capabilities at almost all international ports.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, ZIM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai.

What other types of containers are there

There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Besides this, there are also applications for oils or chemicals, onions, potatoes, vegetables or unique high value cargo. Our expert has laid out a list below. You can also read more information about shipments to Antofagasta (CLANF), port of Lima (PELIM), Gavle (SEGVX) harbor and terminal Namibe (AOMSZ).

Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
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 when some extra height is required.
Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.

Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.

Kind of load: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Importing goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Felixstowe (GBFXT) have all kinds of advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, containerized, break bulk. Below we give an explanation.

Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, chemicals, hydrogen, diesel, kerosene, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sugar, coils, sand, cement.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
Retail & other: freight like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, clothes, electronic goods, art and antiques & furniture, drinks, fashion, food, shoes.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport

How long does it take a cargo ship from Hamburg to Felixstowe?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Felixstowe takes about 2 days. The distance between the two ports is about 375 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 695 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and type and weight of cargo.

What are the average costs of shipping a container to Felixstowe (GBFXT)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Felixstowe (United Kingdom) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various ingredients such as cargo volume and weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and exchange rates. Fill out our form for the best rates and current transit times.

Which customs documents do I need for a shipment?

When transporting goods to Felixstowe, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Letter of Credit, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of United Kingdom or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party pays for the transportation to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).