Container shipping Hamburg to Ha Kwai Chung
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Ha Kwai Chung (HKHKC)? Sea freight has many pluses: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and it is trustworthy. Ship a container overseas with liquids or factory parts can be done via e.g. Ocean Network Express (ONE). When you are exporting, you can choose from all kind of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: (FCL) full containers and a shared container (LCL). Via our portal you will receive lots of practical information for the purpose of international transport Kwai Chung (HK HKC). We provide you with comprehensive information about the different types of sea containers. You will also find a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and we will send a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, trustworthy and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide removals and importing breakbulk or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Ha Kwai Chung is a frequently chosen port in Hong Kong.
- Popular container types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Ha Kwai Chung (HKHKC) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your products are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder company have a special container prepared. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Kwai Chung (HK HKC), and will be shipped by sea to the customs at the destination harbor. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the schedule below you will find some basic data of the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Ha Kwai Chung |
| Country of destination | Hong Kong |
| Port Code | HKHKC |
| Transportation time | +/- 48 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | Terminal 4, Container Port Road South, Hong Kong |
| E-mail address | gca@hph.com |
| Website | www.hit.com.hk/ |
| Telephone number | 85226197888 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Ha Kwai Chung
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you choose a complete full container (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport your goods to Ha Kwai Chung (HKHKC), you should organize special export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that everything is ready to ship.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Ha Kwai Chung (HKHKC) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo
You need to ship a container from port of Ha Kwai Chung – (HK HKC) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the section below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular boxes. You can also click directly to information about Ocean Freight.
Specifications of a 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and international removals. Pro tip: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.000 kg.
Advantages of a 40 FT container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large sea freight. Tip: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ version. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The format is almost always the same: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
When you need a lot of container space, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many advantages to it: faster transit time, damage is lessened and and it is cheaper per unit. Of course there are also downsides: it is not suitable for small cargo and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Ha Kwai Chung (HKHKC) or Rotterdam to Ha Kwai Chung (HKHKC).
- The idea of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can send some good in a cheap way, you spend less on inventory space and lower sourcing risk. Pay attention: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total shipping costs are related to the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2 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. ZIM, Evergreen, HMM, Wan Hai, POL.
What other types of containers are there
There are many different types of boxes available for ocean transport. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for oils or chemicals, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very exclusive stuff. We explain everything below. You can also look further at transport options in Easter Island (CLIPC), port of Annaba (DZAAE), Imbituba (BRIBB) harbor and terminal Jeddah (SAJED).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Freight types: what are you going to transport?
Transporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Ha Kwai Chung (HKHKC) has a lot of pluses: attractive rates, best for Bulky Goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, containerized. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- 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. biofuels, gasoline, hydrogen, petroleum, diesel, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sugar, coils, lumber, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods, clothes or drinks, food, shoes, machines, furniture.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Ha Kwai Chung lasts about 48 days. The distance between the two ports is about 11600 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 21483 km. If you choose transport by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the boat speed, wind force and wind direction and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Ha Kwai Chung (Hong Kong) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by important aspects like type of goods transported, shipping time and freight forwarder handling fees. Send us a message for a customised quote and extra info.
When you are exporting goods to Kwai Chung, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are important: Letter of Credit, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Hong Kong or view the website of the port/government (www.hit.com.hk/).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party takes care of the carriage of the goods up to the agreed port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).