Container shipping Hamburg to Haldia
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Haldia (INHAL)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is great for bulk goods and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container by sea with food or cars and other vehicles can be facilitated by shippinglines like X-Press Feeders. You can choose from a lot of container-types. Transporters make a distinction between a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport agents we provide useful information with a view to international transport Haldia (IN HAL). You can read practical information about the different types of containers. You will also find a step-by-step import plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and get a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, staunch and affordable way to export or import international containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is recommended for international movings and transporting container cargo or cars.
- The Port of Haldia is an important hub in India.
- The range of containers includes: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Haldia (INHAL) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your products are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will book a container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Haldia (IN HAL), and will be shipped overseas to the agent at the arrival port. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the next section we share facts about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Haldia |
| Country of destination | India |
| Port Code | INHAL |
| Transit Time | +/- 31 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | Haldia, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal 721657, India |
| E-mail address | haldia.dock@nic.in |
| Website | www.india.gov.in |
| Phone number | 91-03224263-114 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Haldia
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Decide if you will ship Full Container Load (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Freight preparations
Primarily, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs document
If you want to send goods to Haldia (INHAL), you should think about relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, describing the correct state of goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states who is responsible for, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Much chosen incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your freight is right now. You can see in realtime when the load is departed from POL (Port of loading), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Haldia (INHAL) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
You are going to ship a container from port of Haldia – (IN HAL) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to book the right container for your cargo. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include APL, CMA CGM, MSC, OOCL. The port offers an excellent connection to Haldia, Monoharpur, Mahishadal, Diamond Harbour, Harindanga, Tamluk, Jafarpur, Jaynagar-Majilpur, Bishnupur, Contai, Amtala, Pujali, Ulubaria, Baj Baj, Baruipur, Nabagram, Fort Gloster, Rajpur, Sahapur, Raghudebbati. In the next section you will find useful information about the most popular products. Also click further for information about Shipping lines.
Details of a 20 foot container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and movings. What you might not know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.200 kilogram.
Specifications 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 shipping large volumes of cargo. Moreover, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ deal. Thereby you have a little more height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The format is almost always the same: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.500 kg.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then it is usually better to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: efficient transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and the rates are more favorable. There are of course also drawbacks: you need large volume to be viable and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Haldia (INHAL) and Rotterdam to Haldia (INHAL).
- The goal of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, 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 premise of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more options during peak shipping season. Notable: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- With LCL transport, you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 4 m3 & 14 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, ZIM, Wan Hai, HMM.
Information about other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your items. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for oils, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC), port of Pago-Pago (ASPPG), Puerto Moin (CRMOB) harbor and terminal Semarang (IDSRG).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Freight types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Haldia (INHAL) has lots of advantages: it is economical, there are lots of different shipping options and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, kerosene, chemicals, gasoline, biofuels, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and coils, plates, rods, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: cargo like art and antiques, clothes, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, toys or fashion, drinks, shoes, furniture, machines.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Haldia takes about 31 days. The distance between the two ports is about 7300 nautical miles (NM). That is about 13520 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, weather and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Haldia (India) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various factors such as cargo volume and weight, transit time and pickup charges and Fill out our form for the best rates and current transit times.
When shipping goods to Haldia, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Letter of Credit, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading. For additional information, you can contact the customs of India or view the website of the port/government (www.india.gov.in).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party is responsible for the carriage of the goods up to the port of origin. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the selling party is fully liable for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).