Container shipping Hamburg to Haiphong
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Haiphong (VNHPH)? Sea freight is very practical: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s convenient and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container by sea with dry bulk or equipment is very easy with e.g. Matson. Shipping lines offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. You have to choose between (FCL) full containers and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our portal we offer practical information for the purpose of international transport Haiphong (VN HPH). We share extensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a export plan in 5 steps. Fill out the form and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, trustworthy and relatively cheap way to export or import international containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is ideal for international movings and the transit of vegetables or furniture.
- The Port of Haiphong offers excellent transit options in Vietnam.
- Containers that are often transported are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Haiphong (VNHPH) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your goods are put on a container with pellets. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Haiphong (VN HPH), and will be shipped by ocean to the consignee at the destination harbor. They provide you options like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we share facts about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Haiphong |
| Country of destination | Vietnam |
| Port Code | VNHPH |
| Transportation time | +/- 44 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | 8A Tran Phu street Hai Phong city Vietnam |
| haiphongport@haiphongport.com.vn | |
| Website | vietnam.gov.vn |
| Telephone number | 8431859824 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Haiphong
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Determine your container terms: Full Container Load (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). You also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the container
Obviously, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you are going to transport goods to Haiphong (VNHPH), you should think about various export documents (on behalf of national customs): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing list, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The agreed Incoterm determines who takes care of, among other things, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your cargo is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Haiphong (VNHPH) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Haiphong – (VN HPH) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are Evergreen, Hanjin. The port offers an excellent connection to Bac Giang, Bac Can. In the box below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular container types. We also offer more information about LCL Shipping.
Details of a 20 ft container
20. ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are relatively easy to ship, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal effects and removals. Pro tip: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- The most commonly used box for sending goods overseas.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.100 kg.
Explanation about a 40 ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo by sea. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal for tall items.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The format is universal: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.200 kg.
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Full Container (FCL)
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then a full container is often worth it. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The benefits are great: faster transit time, damage is lessened and the rates are more favorable. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Haiphong (VNHPH) or Rotterdam to Haiphong (VNHPH).
- The meaning of FCL is: you get the universal right to your own container.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, ONE.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory space and lower sourcing risk. Important: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The cost of the shipment is determined by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- What we mean by LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 4 m3 & 14 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM, Wan Hai.
Alternative container types
You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very exclusive stuff. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also check more information about shipping to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI), port of Hamina (FIHMN), Tomil Harbour (FMYAP) harbor and terminal Xingang (CNXGG).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Haiphong (VNHPH) has lots of advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, there are lots of different shipping options and eco-friendly. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: liquid bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, containerized. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, gasoline, hydrogen, diesel, biofuels, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like rods, sugar, plates, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: freight like toys, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, clothes, sports equipment or food, furniture, machines, fashion, drinks.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Haiphong takes around 44 days. The total distance is approximately 10300 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 19076 kilometers. When you export something, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: the boat speed, weather and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Haiphong (Vietnam) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various components as cargo weight, shipping route and the Incoterms you have agreed on. We invite you to contact us for current rates and transit times.
When you send goods to Haiphong, then there are some important customs clearance documents. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit. For additional information, please contact the customs of Vietnam or navigate to the website of the port or the government (vietnam.gov.vn).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).