Container shipping Hamburg to Fortaleza
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Fortaleza (BRFOR)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s transparant and it is safe. Transporting a sea container with liquids or machinery is very easy with e.g. Regional Container Lines. They offer and a wide range of container types. A big difference is being made between (FCL) Full Container Load and a shared container (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we offer actual information for the purpose of international transport Fortaleza (BR FOR). You will find inside-information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Fill out the form and we will send a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a good, trouble-free and cheap way to import and export goods internationally.
- Compared to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is ideal for international relocations and exporting dry bulk or motorbikes.
- The Port of Fortaleza is one of the most important ports in Brazil.
- Containers that are often transported are: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Fortaleza (BRFOR) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your material is put on a container with pellets. Your freight forwarder ensures that a container is ready. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port Fortaleza (BR FOR), and will be shipped over the ocean to the consignee at the destination harbor. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the attached table you will find practical information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Fortaleza |
| Country of destination | Brazil |
| Port Code | BRFOR |
| Transport Time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Local address | Marfisa Maria de Aguiar Ferreira Ximenes, Praca Amigos da Marinha S/n – Mucuripe, Fortaleza, CE 60182 640, Brazil |
| docasdoceara@docasdoceara.com.br | |
| Website | www.docasdoceara.com.br |
| Phone | 085266-5300 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Fortaleza
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and destination of shipment. Choose how you want to transport: full containers (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the freight
Primarily, 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.
- Export documents
If you ship goods to Fortaleza (BRFOR), you need to share various export documents (for the purpose of national customs): certificates of origin, packing declaration, packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract that is provided to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are important to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides how much responsibility you have for export/import documents, insurances and transport. Popular incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your load is right now. You can see in realtime when the cargo is departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Fortaleza (BRFOR) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Fortaleza – (BR FOR) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to pick the right container type. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Several major international shipping lines operate here. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the paragraph below you can compare all types and read more about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We are happy to provide you with more information about Air Freight.
Explanation about a 20ft container
20 FT containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most popular container size. They are quite easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items or international removals. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is widely used for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Important specifications of the forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Finally, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ version. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Very suitable for high products.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.800 kg.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, than you can reserve your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many advantages to it: faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and the rates are more favorable. There are of course also drawbacks: you need large volume to be viable and insurance is extra important. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Fortaleza (BRFOR) and Rotterdam to Fortaleza (BRFOR).
- The meaning of FCL is: one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
Less than container (LCL)
If you don’t prefer a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL means that you share space with others. You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, less inventory costs & management and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Disclaimer: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is a better choice. The total costs are calculated based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- What we mean by LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 3 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, POL, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, HMM.
Alternative container types
There is a wide range of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are innovative and special constructions for oils or chemicals, vegetables and fruit or other special goods. We’ve explained it all below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Talcahuano (CLTAL), port of Alicante Port (ESALC), Ploce (HRPLE) harbor and terminal Mersin (TRMER).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Kind of freight: What do you want to ship?
Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Fortaleza (BRFOR) is very popular because of you can ship large volumes at low costs, there are lots of different shipping options and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, hydrogen, kerosene, biofuels, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and plates, lumber, sugar, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: freight like clothes, toys, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, art and antiques or fashion, machines, furniture, drinks, food.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Fortaleza takes on average 26 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 5900 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 10927 km. When you ship a sea container, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The precise shipping time depends on the boat speed, wind force and direction and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Fortaleza (Brazil) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by a number of factors like type of goods transported, season and other costs like stacking and siting. Do not hesitate to contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When shipping goods to Fortaleza, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are important: Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Brazil or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.docasdoceara.com.br).
Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).