Container shipping Hamburg to Gunsan
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Gunsan (KRKUV)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is economical much more environmental friendly than air freight. Shipping a container with sea freight such as break bulk or cars can be outsourced to e.g. Korea Marine Transport Corporation. Freight forwarders offer all kind of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: full containers (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will receive useful information regarding international transport Gunsan (KR KUV). We offer extensive information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step 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, sure and cost-effective way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight provides services for international movings and carrying fruit or bikes.
- The Port of Gunsan is one of the most important ports in Korea.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: twenty footers, forty footers and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Open-Top, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Gunsan (KRKUV) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your articles are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) ensures that a container is ready. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port Gunsan (KR KUV), and will be shipped by ocean to the addressee at the destination harbor. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below you can read different kind of info about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Gunsan |
| Country of destination | Korea |
| Port Code | KRKUV |
| Transportation time | +/- 54 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Port address | 1530-5 Soryong-dong, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do 573-882, Korea, South |
| korea@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.gunsan.mltm.go.kr/eng |
| Phone | 82-63-441-2222 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Gunsan
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin and destination of shipment. Choose if you want to ship (FCL) Full Container Load or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Freight preparations
Primarily, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Export documents
If you ship cargo to Gunsan (KRKUV), you need to share required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm defines who will pay for things like export/import documents, insurances and transport. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use the track and trace service to see where your load is at this moment. You can check the status when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Gunsan (KRKUV) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick your container
You want to ship a container from port of Gunsan – (KR KUV) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the paragraph below you can compare all types and read more about the most common sizes and types. Check also more information about Road Freight.
Important specifications of the 20ft container
20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most versatile container type. It’s a very common and efficient size, which results in lower shipping costs. Widely used for transporting furniture and removals. Nice to know: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 ft container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. Tip: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ box. Thereby you have a little more height. Very suitable for high products.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- It has the following dimensions: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.500 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. This has multiple advantages: quick transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and insurance is extra important. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Gunsan (KRKUV) and Rotterdam to Gunsan (KRKUV).
- The concept of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, a shared container can be used. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You benefit from many advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, less inventory costs & management and more options during peak shipping season. Important: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is a better choice. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- With LCL transport, a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Evergreen, ZIM, HMM, POL.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very varied for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are innovative and special constructions for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very exclusive stuff. We’ve explained it all below. You can also look further at transport options in Kotka (FIKTK), port of Bata (GQBSG), Fremantle (AUFRE) harbor and terminal Eastport (USEPM).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of freight: What do you want to ship?
Transporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Gunsan (KRKUV) is very popular because of attractive costs, it is great for transporting bulky goods and very flexible. The most important ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: roll on/roll off, containerized, dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, kerosene, gasoline, hydrogen, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and coils, salt, plates, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment, toys + machines, food, drinks, shoes, furniture.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Gunsan lasts about 54 days. The distance to be covered is about 12600 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 23335 km. In case of sea freight, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The precise shipping time depends on draft and speed, weather and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Gunsan (Korea) are slightly above average. The total sum is determined by various components as cargo type, the total distance to the delivery destination and currency. Send us a message for current rates and transit times.
When you are sending goods to Gunsan, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit. For more substantive information and tips please contact the customs of Korea or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.gunsan.mltm.go.kr/eng).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller arranges the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the named port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller takes care of the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).