Container shipping Hamburg to Houston
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to HOUSTON (USHOU)? Sea freight has many pluses: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is economical and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Shipping a container with sea freight such as container cargo or machinery can be done via e.g. Shandong International Transportation Corporation. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. An important point of attention is Full Container Load (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our experts we offer actual information for the purpose of international transport HOUSTON (US HOU). We offer practical information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, trustworthy and affordable way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide removals and the transportation of liquids or consumer goods.
- The Port of Houston is a popular port in United States.
- Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to HOUSTON (USHOU) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your material is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) HOUSTON (US HOU), and will be shipped by sea to the agent at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the next section you will find practical information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Houston |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USHOU |
| Transportation time | +/- 29 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Office address | 111 East Loop North (77029) P.O. Box 2562 (77252-2562) Houston, TX 77252-2562 United States |
| E-mail address | united-states@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.portofhouston.com |
| Phone | 713-670-2400 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Houston
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin and the POD. Determine your container terms: FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Prepare your package
To begin, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Customs documents and procedures
When exporting goods to HOUSTON (USHOU), you need to share various export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, packing declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract that is provided to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your container is at this moment. You can check the status when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from HOUSTON (USHOU) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick your container
You want to ship a container from port of Houston – (US HOU) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Some main shipping lines are APL, China Shipping, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Houston, Jacinto City, Galena Park, West University Place, Bellaire, South Houston, Pasadena, Cloverleaf, Aldine, Deer Park, Pearland, Channelview, Missouri City, Stafford, Friendswood, Humble, Webster, Atascocita, La Porte, Sugar Land. In the box below you can compare all types and read more about the most common sizes and types. You can also click directly to information about Bulk Containers.
Details of a 20 FT container
20 foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack, so the transport costs are quite low. Widely used for transporting household goods and removals. Some extra info: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- This box offers a solution for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40ft 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. It is especially intended for shipping large quantities of goods. What you may not know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ deal. Thereby you have a little more height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.200 kg.
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FCL: Full Container
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, it is best to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: efficient transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: it is not efficient for small cargo types and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to HOUSTON (USHOU) or Rotterdam to HOUSTON (USHOU).
- What we mean by FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The concept of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, you can save on inventory costs and more flexible during intense shipping season. Disclaimer: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The goal of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 3,5 m3 and 16,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM, POL.
Other container types for special loads
There is a wide range of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are also special possibilities for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, grain, flour, or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in Onahama (JPONA), port of Coronel (CLCNL), Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) harbor and terminal Oranjestad (AWORJ).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- 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: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- 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: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Kind of freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Houston (USHOU) is very popular because of attractive rates, it is great for transporting bulky goods and eco-friendly. Relevant ocean cargo categories imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, dry bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, diesel, hydrogen, kerosene, chemicals, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like salt, lumber, plates, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: goods like clothes, toys, electronic goods, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy & shoes, food, drinks, machines, furniture.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Houston takes around 29 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 6900 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 12779 kilometers. If you make a sea shipment, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The exact shipping time has several factors: the speed of the boat, wind force and direction and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Houston (United States) are relatively expensive. The total cost is subject to various parts such as cargo volume and weight, shipping time and currency. Do not hesitate to contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When transporting goods to HOUSTON, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading. For more detailed information please contact the customs of United States or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.portofhouston.com).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party bears responsibility for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of destination specified by the buyer. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).