Container shipping Hamburg to Gdynia
Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Gdynia (PLGDY)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is economical and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Ship a container overseas with ro-ro or furniture is very easy with e.g. Zhonggu Logistics Corporation. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from all kind of containers. An important distinction is Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our portal you will receive actual information for international transport Gdynia (PL GDY). We offer useful information about the different types of sea containers. You will also find a step-by-step export plan. Contact u directly and get a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, staunch and cost-effective way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Compared to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide movings and transporting fruit or motorbikes.
- The Port of Gdynia is a frequently chosen port in Poland.
- Popular container types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Insulated, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Gdynia (PLGDY) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your personal stuff is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (intermediary) have a special container prepared. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port Gdynia (PL GDY), and will be shipped by sea to the consignee at the arrival port. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below you will find important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Gdynia |
| Country of destination | Poland |
| Port Code | PLGDY |
| Transit Time | +/- 6 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | Rotterdamska 9 PO BOX 225 Gdynia 81-337 Poland |
| gsse .gdynia @ pis.gov.pl | |
| Website | www.gov.pl |
| Telephone number | (+4858)620-81-15 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Gdynia
- Enter freight details
Enter the origin of shipment and the destination harbor. Also indicate whether you prefer a complete full container (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Also select container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Export documents
If you want to send goods to Gdynia (PLGDY), you should organize various export documents (to the national customs): bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing list, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g transit, insurance and customs clearance. Frequently used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your cargo is at this moment. You can see exactly when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Gdynia (PLGDY) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Gdynia – (PL GDY) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to pick the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 ft, 40 ft) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM, MSC. Major towns near the seaport are Gdynia, Rumia, Sopot, Reda, Gdansk, Wejherowo, Puck, Wladyslawowo, Kartuzy, Nowy Dwor Gdanski, Tczew, Lebork, Koscierzyna, Starogard Gdanski, Malbork, Elblag, Sztum, Bytow, Braniewo, Paslek. In the text box below we put everything together and offer information about the most common sizes and types. You can also click through to our page about International Movings.
Details of a 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, so the transport costs are quite low. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and furniture and international removals. What you might not know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.300 kg.
Specifications of a 40 foot container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting large loads by sea. In conclusion, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal for tall items.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- It has the following dimensions: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.700 kg.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The benefits are great: It guarantees a faster transit time, less potential for damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and you have higher inventory costs. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Gdynia (PLGDY) or Rotterdam to Gdynia (PLGDY).
- The premise of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The meaning of LCL is: you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it is more flexible during peak-times. Pay attention: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 2,5 m3 – 16 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, POL, Wan Hai, HMM.
Other container types for special loads
There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, grain, flour, or fragile items. You can read more about it below. Also check other destinations such as Buenaventura (COBUN), port of Kingstown (VCKTN), Patras (GRGPA) harbor and terminal La Pallice (FRLPE).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Importing stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Gdynia (PLGDY) has lots of advantages: attractive prices, there are lots of different shipping options and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: dry bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, containerized. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, petroleum, kerosene, chemicals, biofuels, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and cement, sugar, salt, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, toys, electronic goods, clothes & furniture, shoes, food, drinks, machines.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Gdynia takes about 6 days. The total distance is about 1050 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 1945 km. When you ship a sea container, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The exact shipping time has several factors: condition of the hull, sea weather condition and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Gdynia (Poland) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various features such as cargo dimension, shipping time and currency. Contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When sending goods to Gdynia, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Poland or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.gov.pl).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party covers the costs of transporting the cargo to the agreed port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).