Container shipping Hamburg to Fuzhou

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Fuzhou (CNFOC)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s transparant much more environmental friendly than air freight. Shipping a container with sea freight such as dry bulk or cars is very easy with e.g. Unifeeder. You can book and a wide range of container types. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via this website we offer up-to-date information regarding international transport Fuzhou (CN FOC). You can read useful information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and we get you a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.

Ocean shipping is a smart, trouble-free and cheap way to transport bulk containers.
When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
Sea freight is ideal for international relocations and exporting roll on/roll off or cars and other vehicles.
The Port of Fuzhou is an important hub in China.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Fuzhou (CNFOC) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your material is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin (POO) Fuzhou (CN FOC), and will be shipped overseas to the terminal at the POD (port of destination). They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the schedule below you will find some basic data of the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Fuzhou
Country of destination	China
Port Code	CNFOC
Transport Time	+/- 48 days
Shipping prices	$
Port address	Port Administration Office, Gangkou Road, Mawei Fuzhou, Fujian 350015, China
E-mail	china@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.gov.cn
Phone number	8659183682232

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Fuzhou

Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD (port of destination). Also indicate whether you prefer (FCL) Full Container Load or a shared container (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
Prepare your package
Firstly, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you ship goods to Fuzhou (CNFOC), please pay attention to the necessary several export documents (to the national customs): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing declaration, bill of lading, packing list. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use sea freight tracking to see where your container is right now. You can see 24/7 when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading (POL), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.

Sea freight from Fuzhou (CNFOC) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container

Are you planning to ship a container from port of Fuzhou – (CN FOC) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to find the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the following summary we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You can also click directly to information about 20-foot Container.

Explanation of the 20 foot container

20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are relatively easy to ship, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items and movings. What you might not know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

This box offers a solution for transporting cargo by sea.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.600 kg.

Advantages of a 40 FT container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ deal. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

Very suitable for large loads.
It has the following dimensions: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
Maximum load is about +/- 28.600 kilogram.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?

When you need a lot of container space, it is best to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many pluses: faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not efficient for small cargo types and insurance is extra important. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Fuzhou (CNFOC) and Rotterdam to Fuzhou (CNFOC).

The idea of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, COSCO.

Less than container (LCL)

If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The idea of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. You benefit from many advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping rates are based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

With LCL transport, you transport your cargo via a partial container.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 – 14,5 m3.
Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
Capabilities at almost all international ports.
Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, HMM, Wan Hai, ZIM.

Other special types of containers

You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for oils, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Mombasa (KEMBA), port of Kpeme (TGKPE), Constanta (ROCND) harbor and terminal Fortaleza (BRFOR).

Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.

Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.

Kind of freight: What do you want to ship?

Exporting goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Fuzhou (CNFOC) has many benefits: attractive prices, high sea vessel load capacity and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.

Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, chemicals, petroleum, gasoline, diesel.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like rods, sand, salt, plates.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
Retail & other: freight like art and antiques, clothes, sports equipment, electronic goods, toys & fashion, food, furniture, shoes, machines.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

How many days does it take to ship from Hamburg to Fuzhou?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Fuzhou lasts about 48 days. The total distance is approx. 11300 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 20928 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull, wind force and direction and cargo flows.

What are the average costs of shipping container to Fuzhou (CNFOC)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Fuzhou (China) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various factors such as type of goods transported, season and incoterms. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.

What customs documents do i need?

When you are exporting goods to Fuzhou, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of China or check the official website for more info (www.gov.cn).

Which incoterm is best for me?

The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter pays for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the required port. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller must arrange everything regarding delivering and loading the product onto the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).