Container shipping Hamburg to Illichivs’k
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Ilyichevsk (UAILK)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and it has live tracking. Transporting a sea container with ro-ro or machinery is easy with shippinglines like Unifeeder. They can get you various types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our experts we share helpful information for international transport Ilyichevsk (UA ILK). We share knowledge and comprehensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Contact u directly and we will send a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, safe and relatively cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Compared to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international removals and transporting fruit or vehicles.
- The Port of Illichivs’k is a much-chosen harbor in Ukraine.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Ilyichevsk (UAILK) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your material is loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Ilyichevsk (UA ILK), and will be shipped by ocean to the addressee at the port of destination. You can choose for: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the schedule below you will find practical information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Illichivs’k |
| Country of destination | Ukraine |
| Port Code | UAILK |
| Transportation time | +/- 19 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Local address | 6, Truda Sq. Ilyichevsk, Odessa region 68001 Ukraine |
| pm@ilport.com.ua | |
| Website | ilport.com.ua |
| Phone | 38(0482)304622 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Illichivs’k
- Freight Details
Enter the departing port and the arrival port. Decide how you want to export: a full container for yourself (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Cargo preparations
Obviously, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Common Export Documents
If you are going to transport goods to Ilyichevsk (UAILK), you need to share required export documents (on behalf of national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a required document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines who bears responsibility for e.g. export/import documents, insurances and transport. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use cargo tracking to see where your shipment is right now. You can see exactly when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Ilyichevsk (UAILK) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo
You need to ship a container from port of Illichivs’k – (UA ILK) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are APL, CMA CGM, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC. Well-known cities around the harbor are Oleksandrivka, Tayirove, Odesa, Usatove, Shabo, Zatoka, Kryzhanivka, Fontanka, Teplodar, Krasnosilka, Bilyayivka, Yuzhne, Starokozache, Kulevcha, Plakhtiyivka, Ochakiv, Ivanivka, Petrivka, Zorya, Berezanka. In the text box below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular products. Also click further for information about LCL Shipping.
What you need to know about the 20 ft container
20-foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common and available size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items or international removals. Keep in mind: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.000 kilogram.
Information and benefits of forty foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. In conclusion, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. They are 9’6 tall. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.000 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, it is best to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. It is a popular transport method: optimal transit time, limited chance of damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it is hard to book during peak season. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Ilyichevsk (UAILK) and Rotterdam to Ilyichevsk (UAILK).
- FCL Means that means that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
If you do not need a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The goal of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are multiple advantages: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is faster during peak-season. Important: 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 shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 2,5 m3 – 16 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM, ZIM.
Information about other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are also special possibilities for oils or chemicals, flour, coffee or cocoa or very exclusive stuff. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also read more information about shipments to Hawkesbury (CAPHW), port of Visakhapatnam (INVTZ), Vladivostok (RUVVO) harbor and terminal Hibiki Port (JPHBK).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Cargo types: what are you going to transport?
Importing goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Illichivs’k (UAILK) has many benefits: low rates, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and very flexible. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: liquid bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, containerized, dry bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, petroleum, chemicals, biofuels, hydrogen, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, coils, sugar, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: cargo like electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, clothes, sports equipment + shoes, furniture, fashion, food, drinks.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Illichivs’k takes approximately 19 days. The total distance is about 4250 nautical miles (M). That equates to 7871 km. In case of sea freight, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull, wind force and wind direction and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Illichivs’k (Ukraine) are slightly above average. The total price tag is determined by various factors such as cargo volume and weight, shipping route and other costs like stacking and siting. Do not hesitate to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When shipping goods to Ilyichevsk, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are required: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Packing List. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of Ukraine or view the website of the port/government (ilport.com.ua).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party takes care of transportation and insurance to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller has the responsibility for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).