Container shipping Hamburg to Gioia Tauro
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Gioia Tauro (ITGIT)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is economical and it is safe. Ship a container overseas with gas-based fuels or furniture can be done via e.g. Zhonggu Logistics Corporation. They offer various types of containers. A big difference is being made between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders you will find dedicated information regarding international transport Gioia Tauro (IT GIT). You will find useful information about the various sea container types. On this website you can read a step-by-step export plan. Provide us with your transport details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, trouble-free and cost-effective way to export or import international containers.
- Compared to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is recommended for international relocations and exporting liquid bulk or motorbikes.
- The Port of Gioia Tauro is one of the biggest ports of Italy.
- Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Insulated, Dry Van, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Gioia Tauro (ITGIT) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your products are packed tightly in a container. Your freight forwarder will book a container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin (POO) Gioia Tauro (IT GIT), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the POD. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below we offer useful information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Gioia Tauro |
| Country of destination | Italy |
| Port Code | ITGIT |
| Transportation time | +/- 16 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | Contrada Lamia, Gioia Tauro, RC 89013, Italy |
| E-mail address | info@portodigioiatauro.it |
| Website | www.portodigioiatauro.it |
| Phone number | 390966766415 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Gioia Tauro
- Enter freight details
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD (port of destination). Decide if you will ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Cargo preparations
Primarily, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Export documents
When you transport your goods to Gioia Tauro (ITGIT), you will have to provide required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, packing declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are important to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm shows who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and duty related matters. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your freight is right now. You can check easily when the vessel is departed from POL (Port of loading), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Gioia Tauro (ITGIT) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Gioia Tauro – (IT GIT) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include APL, CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MSC, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. The port offers an excellent connection to Gioia Tauro, Rosarno, Palmi, Taurianova, Polistena, Cittanova, Bagnara Calabra, San Nicola, Vibo Valentia, Villa San Giovanni, Locri, Siderno, Messina, Reggio di Calabria, Melito di Porto Salvo, Milazzo, Soverato, Catanzaro, Amantea, Lipari. In the box below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Bulk Containers.
Information and benefits of 20ft container
20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which ensures low handling costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and movings. Some extra info: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods with transport ships.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it very economical for transporting large loads by sea. Tip: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ version. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- It has the following dimensions: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.800 kg.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many advantages to it: It allows for a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: the transshipment is more complex and less convenient delivery options. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Gioia Tauro (ITGIT) or Rotterdam to Gioia Tauro (ITGIT).
- FCL Means that means that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, Maersk.
Information about LCL containers
If you do not need a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The idea of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you can save on inventory costs and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Disclaimer: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- With LCL transport, you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 and 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, POL, HMM, Evergreen.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very varied for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. But there are also specific options for oil or petroleum, vegetables and fruit or unique high value cargo. We’ve explained it all below. You can also read more information about shipments to Dunkerque (FRDKK), port of Kingston (JMKIN), Selat Panjang (IDSPA) harbor and terminal Iskenderun (TRISK).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting 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: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Kind of cargo: what are you going to transport?
Transporting cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Gioia Tauro (ITGIT) has a lot of pluses: attractive tariffs, there are lots of different shipping options and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: dry bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, kerosene, hydrogen, diesel, chemicals, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also coils, cement, sand, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: products like sports equipment, electronic goods, art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy & food, drinks, fashion, machines, furniture.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Gioia Tauro takes on average 16 days. The distance between the two ports is about 3550 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 6575 km. If you choose transport by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, weather conditions and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Gioia Tauro (Italy) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various components as cargo weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and freight forwarder handling fees. Fill in the request form for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you send goods to Gioia Tauro, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Packing List. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Italy or take a look at the website (www.portodigioiatauro.it).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination specified by the buyer. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for all expenses 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), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).