Container shipping Hamburg to Guayaquil
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Guayaquil (ECGYE)? Sea freight is very useful: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is great for bulk goods and it is safe. Transporting a container overseas with liquid bulk or personal goods is very easy with e.g. TS Lines. Freight forwarders offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via this website we provide you with useful information about international transport Guayaquil (EC GYE). We provide up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and you will get a competitive quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, staunch and affordable way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and the transportation of breakbulk or personal goods.
- The Port of Guayaquil is a much-chosen harbor in Ecuador.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Guayaquil (ECGYE) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your goods are packed tightly in a container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Guayaquil (EC GYE), and will be shipped over the sea to the importer at the POD (port of destination). They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below we share important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Guayaquil |
| Country of destination | Ecuador |
| Port Code | ECGYE |
| Transport Time | +/- 33 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Port address | Guayaquil Ecuador |
| E-mail address | eduardosanchez@puertodeguayaquil.com |
| Website | www.puertodeguayaquil.com |
| Telephone number | 59342480120 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Guayaquil
- Enter freight details
Enter the departure port and the POD. Determine your container terms: Full Container Load (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Freight preparations
As a starting point, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Export documents
When you import goods from Guayaquil (ECGYE), you will need several export documents (for fast customs clearance): certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper describing the correct state of goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who will pay for things like export/import documents, insurances and transport. Much chosen incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your cargo
Use container track and trace to see where your load is right now. You can see exactly when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Guayaquil (ECGYE) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You need to ship a container from port of Guayaquil – (EC GYE) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to ask an appropriate container. Based on your load you choose a size (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Some main shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, MOL, MSC, NYK. Important towns around the port are Guayaquil, Santa Lucía, Yaguachi, El Triunfo, Samborondón, Palestina, Daule, Milagro, Naranjito, Lomas de Sargentillo, Coronel Maridueña, Naranjal, Balao, Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno, Pedro Carbo, La Troncal, Babahoyo, Playas, Colimes, Montalvo. In the text box below you can compare all types and read more about the most common sizes and types. You may also like: Packing list.
Explanation about a 20 ft container
20. ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and movings. Keep in mind: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- A very popular box for shipping freight by sea.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kg.
Information and benefits of 40 FT container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They can carry far more cargo at once. It is especially intended for transporting large loads by sea. What you may not know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ deal. You have more height at your disposal. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The format is almost always the same: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many advantages to it: quick transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and the rates are more favorable. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Guayaquil (ECGYE) and Rotterdam to Guayaquil (ECGYE).
- FCL Means that means that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If you do not need a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The meaning of LCL is: you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. The advantages of this option include: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and more flexible during intense shipping season. Watch out: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then you better go for FCL. The total shipping costs are related to number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 2 m3 and 16 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, POL, ZIM, Wan Hai.
Other types of containers and customization
The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or high class goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for La Spezia (ITSPE), port of Puerto de Altamira (MXATM), Puerto Deseado (ARPUD) harbor and terminal Balboa (PABLB).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- 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: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of freight: what do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Guayaquil (ECGYE) has lots of advantages: it is economical, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and eco-friendly. Relevant ocean cargo categories shipped via sea routes are: dry bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, containerized. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, chemicals, diesel, hydrogen, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also rods, plates, lumber, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: load like electronic goods, toys, clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy and shoes, food, drinks, furniture, fashion.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Guayaquil takes approx 33 days. The distance to be covered is about 7800 nautical miles (M). That equates to 14446 km. In case of sea freight, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Guayaquil (Ecuador) are relatively expensive. The total cost depends on a number of factors like the size of the container, shipping route and local handling fees. Message us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to Guayaquil, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of Ecuador or view the website of the port/government (www.puertodeguayaquil.com).
Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party takes care of delivering the goods to the agreed port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): 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 Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).