Container shipping Hamburg to Incheon
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Incheon (KRINC)? Sea freight has many pluses: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it’s transparant and it is safe. Transporting containers with freight like break bulk or semi-finished goods is easy with shippinglines like Shandong International Transportation Corporation. Freight forwarders offer various types of containers. A big difference is being made between (FCL) Full Container Load and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our portal we share helpful information with a view to international transport Incheon (KR INC). We provide you with inside-information about the different types and ways of sea freight. You will also find a export plan in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and receive a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a good, safe and cost-effective way to import and export goods internationally.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide removals and carrying break bulk or cars.
- The Port of Incheon offers excellent transit options in Korea.
- The range of containers includes: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Incheon (KRINC) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your personal stuff is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will book a container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of Incheon (KR INC), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the POD (port of destination). You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the schedule below you will find some basic data of the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Incheon |
| Country of destination | Korea |
| Port Code | KRINC |
| Transit Time | +/- 54 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Office address | Seohaero 193 (1-17 7(chil)-ga Hang-dong) Jung-gu Incheon Korea, South |
| E-mail address | korea@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.portincheon.go.kr |
| Telephone number | 032-880-6114 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Incheon
- Shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival harbour. Determine the desired transport method: a complete full container (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the container
As a starting point, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you want to send cargo to Incheon (KRINC), you will need relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract that is completed by a carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are important to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Incheon (KRINC) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Incheon – (KR INC) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to book the right container for your cargo. They are available in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Several major international shipping lines operate here. Well-known cities around the harbor are Seoul. In the paragraph below we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You can also click directly to information about 40-foot Container.
Details of a 20 ft container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and removals. Good to know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- A very popular box for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- 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 can load it with maximum +/- 27.200 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ choice. They are 9’6 tall. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Of course there are also downsides: you need large volume to be viable and less convenient delivery options. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Incheon (KRINC) or Rotterdam to Incheon (KRINC).
- What we mean by FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
If you don’t prefer a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The idea of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. The advantages of this option include: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Notable: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL cost is calculated by number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- The goal of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 & 14 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, Yang Ming, POL, Wan Hai.
Various other types of containers
The range of boxes is very diverse for ocean transport. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most common type is the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, flowers, fruit or fragile items. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in Walvis Bay (NAWVB), port of Puerto Deseado (ARPUD), Yokohama (JPYOK) harbor and terminal Caucedo (DOCAU).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- 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.
Kind of load: what are you going to transport?
Transporting cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Incheon (KRINC) has many benefits: attractive rates, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: roll on/roll off, break bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, chemicals, diesel, biofuels, kerosene, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and sugar, rods, coils, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: cargo like clothes, electronic goods, art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy or shoes, food, drinks, fashion, machines.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Incheon takes on average 54 days. The distance to be covered is about 12600 nautical miles (M). That is about 23335 km. When you send something by sea, you have to pay close attention to 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 exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, weather and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Incheon (Korea) are slightly above average. The final invoice amount is determined by various parts such as type of goods transported, shipping time and exchange rates. Fill in the application form for a price proposal and transit times.
When shipping goods to Incheon, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading. For more information, you can contact the customs of Korea or take a look at the website (www.portincheon.go.kr).
The Incoterms tell us: Who is organising carriage and insurance? The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller pays 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. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the selling party is fully liable for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).