Container shipping Hamburg to Fos-sur-Mer

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Fos sur Mer (FRFOS)? Sea freight is very practical: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is economical and it is trustworthy. Transporting a sea container with breakbulk or cars can be outsourced to e.g. Maersk. You can choose from all kind of containers. There is made a difference between (FCL) full containers and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport agents you will find up-to-date information regarding international transport Fos sur Mer (FR FOS). We provide up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You can make use of our 5 step export plan. Mail us with your needs and we will send a quote with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a quick, trustworthy and affordable way to transport bulk containers.
When we compare this to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
Sea freight is suitable for international removals and importing liquid bulk or semi-finished goods.
The Port of Fos-sur-Mer is an important hub in France.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Fos sur Mer (FRFOS) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your material is transferred in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will book a container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Fos sur Mer (FR FOS), and will be shipped over the sea to the addressee at the POD. You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you can read different kind of info about the port of discharge.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Fos-sur-Mer
Country of destination	France
Port Code	FRFOS
Transportation time	+/- 2 days
Shipping costs	$
Office address	23 place de la Joliette BP 81965 Marseille, Cedex 2 13226 France
Mail	gpmm@marseille-port.fr
Website	www.marseille-port.fr
Phone	33491394000

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Fos-sur-Mer

Select shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you prefer (FCL) full containers or Less Container Load (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Packing the freight
To start with, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
Customs documents and procedures
If you want to send goods to Fos sur Mer (FRFOS), please pay attention to the necessary special export documents (for the national customs): packing declaration, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that they are ready to be shipped.
Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who takes care of, among other things, insurance, transport and all documents. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
Track your cargo
Use sea freight tracking to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the load is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Fos sur Mer (FRFOS) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type

You want to ship a container from port of Fos-sur-Mer – (FR FOS) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to pick the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, OOCL, ZIM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Fos-sur-Mer, Port-de-Bouc, Istres, Martigues, Miramas, Châteauneuf-lès-Martigues, Marignane, Saint-Martin-de-Crau, Rognac, Vitrolles, Salon-de-Provence, Arles, Septèmes-les-Vallons, Marseille, Bouc-Bel-Air, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Gardanne, Plan-de-Cuques, Allauch. In the next section we put everything together and offer information about the most popular container types. You can also click through to our page about Get shipping quote.

Specifications of a 20 FT container

20 foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and international removals. What you might not know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

One of the most rented boxes for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.300 kg.

Specifications of a 40 ft container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Good to know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ edition. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Very suitable for high products.

Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
The dimensions are the same internationally: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.500 kilogram.

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Full Container (FCL)

When you need a lot of container space, then a full container is often worth it. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: ideal transit time, limited damage risk and and it is cheaper per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and the financial risk is much greater. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Fos sur Mer (FRFOS) or Rotterdam to Fos sur Mer (FRFOS).

The meaning of FCL is: the whole container is intended for one shipper.
Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
Available at: e.g. COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.

Information about Less than container (LCL)

With a small freight, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL means that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are many benefits like: you can save money on smaller shipments, you can save on inventory costs and more flexible during intense shipping season. Remark: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

LCL means that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 and 15 m3.
Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
Easier to find space during peak season.
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, HMM, POL, Yang Ming, ZIM.

Other special types of containers

You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, grain, flour, or fragile items. We explain everything below. You can also look further at transport options in Nacala (MZMNC), port of Tekirdag (TRTEK), Gioia Tauro (ITGIT) harbor and terminal Nouadhibou (MRNDB).

Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like grain and coal.
Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
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: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.

Kind of freight: what are you going to transport?

Shipping goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Fos-sur-Mer (FRFOS) is very popular because of it is economical, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: neo bulk, break bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. Below you can read more information about it.

Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, chemicals, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like coils, sand, plates, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
Retail & other: goods like electronic goods, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, clothes + machines, food, shoes, fashion, drinks.

All about international transport (FAQ)

What is the shipping time from Hamburg to Fos sur Mer?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Fos-sur-Mer takes around 2 days. The distance to be covered is about 275 nautical miles (nmi). This is roughly equivalent to 509 km. If you choose transport by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The exact shipping time has several factors: displacement of the vessel, wind force and direction and delay at the port.

How expensive is shipping a container to Fos sur Mer (FRFOS)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Fos-sur-Mer (France) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by a number of factors like the size of the container, shipping route and other costs like stacking and siting. Please contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.

Which customs documents do I need for a shipment?

When you send goods to Fos sur Mer, then there are some important customs clearance documents. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of France or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.marseille-port.fr).

What are Incoterms, and which one is the best to ship with

Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller pays for the transportation to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).