Container shipping Hamburg to Haifa
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Haifa (ILHFA)? Sea freight is very useful: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is flexible and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container by sea with roll on/roll off or cars is easy with shippinglines like Regional Container Lines. There are and a wide range of container types. Transporters make a distinction between a complete full container (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our portal we provide accurate information for the purpose of international transport Haifa (IL HFA). You can read useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You can make use of our 5 step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and get a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, trustworthy and cost-effective way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare it to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is recommended for international movings and carrying break bulk or personal goods.
- The Port of Haifa offers excellent transit options in Israel.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Haifa (ILHFA) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your articles are put on a container with pellets. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departing port Haifa (IL HFA), and will be shipped over the ocean to the terminal at the arrival port. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the list below you will find important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Haifa |
| Country of destination | Israel |
| Port Code | ILHFA |
| Transit Time | +/- 17 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | Haifa Port – Passenger Terminal, Haifa, Israel |
| info@israports.org.il | |
| Website | www.gov.il |
| Phone | 972-4-8518336 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Haifa
- Information about your freight
Enter the departure port and the POD (port of destination). Also indicate whether you choose a full container just for your freight (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading the freight
As a starting point, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Export documents
When you import cargo from Haifa (ILHFA), you will need special export documents (for fast customs clearance): bill of lading, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract that is completed by a carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The agreed Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can check easily when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading (POL), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Haifa (ILHFA) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
You are going to ship a container from port of Haifa – (IL HFA) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and get a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include China Shipping, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, OOCL, ZIM. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Haifa, Tirat Karmel, Qiryat Motzkin, Nesher, Qiryat Yam, Qiryat Bialik, Qiryat Atta, Ibtin, Rekhasim, Tamra, Kabul, Ramat Yishay, Nahariyya, Sheikh Dannun, Kafar Manda, Fureidis, Timrat, Sakhnin, Rumat Heib, Uzeir. In the following summary we put everything together and offer information about the most popular products. We also offer more information about Packing list.
Advantages of a 20 ft container
20 FT containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are relatively easy to ship, that means they are quite cheap. Particularly suitable for the transport of furniture and removals. Some extra info: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.200 kg.
Advantages of a 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. He can hold much more cargo. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting bulk goods by sea. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ version. You have more height at your disposal. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: Usually a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and you pay lower price per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and you have higher inventory costs. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Haifa (ILHFA) or Rotterdam to Haifa (ILHFA).
- FCL means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.
LCL: Less than container
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you share the container with other importers. There are multiple advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you can save on inventory costs and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Watch out: 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 cost of the shipment is determined by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The premise of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 – 16,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, POL, HMM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai.
Various other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are innovative and special constructions for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or fragile items. You can read more about it below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Bari (ITBRI), port of Blair (INIXZ), Bushehr (IRBUZ) harbor and terminal Helsinki (FIHEL).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Kind of cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Haifa (ILHFA) has a lot of pluses: attractive pricing, it is great for transporting bulky goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, neo bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, petroleum, chemicals, diesel, kerosene, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, lumber, plates, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like electronic goods, toys, art and antiques, sports equipment, clothes and food, shoes, drinks, fashion, furniture.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Haifa takes about 17 days. The total distance is approx. 4050 nautical miles. This is equivalent to 7501 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull, the sea conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Haifa (Israel) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various factors such as cargo volume and weight, period of the year and supply and demand. Feel free to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When transporting goods to Haifa, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Commercial Invoice. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Israel or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.gov.il).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party takes care of the transportation to the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).