Container shipping Hamburg to Istanbul
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Istanbul (TRIST)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a sea container with refrigerated cargo or cars and other vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as X-Press Feeders. Freight forwarders offer various types of containers. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport specialists you will receive dedicated information for international transport Istanbul (TR IST). We share knowledge and comprehensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Mail us with your needs and we get you a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, trouble-free and cost-effective way to import and export goods internationally.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide movings and importing dry bulk or furniture.
- The Port of Istanbul is a frequently chosen port in Turkey.
- The range of containers includes: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Istanbul (TRIST) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your products are put on a container with pellets. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Istanbul (TR IST), and will be shipped by sea to the customs at the POD. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below we share important information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Istanbul |
| Country of destination | Turkey |
| Port Code | TRIST |
| Transport Time | +/- 16 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | Meclisi Mebusan Cad No 52, Salipazari, Istanbul, Turkey |
| istanbul.liman@superonline.com | |
| Website | www.mfa.gov.tr |
| Phone number | 902122522100 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Istanbul
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of departure and the POD. Choose if you want to ship a complete full container (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
To start with, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To avoid damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs document
If you ship goods to Istanbul (TRIST), you need to share relevant export documents (to the national customs): packing list, bill of lading, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. export/import documents, insurances and transport. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your cargo is at this moment. You will get a notification when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Istanbul (TRIST) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick your container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Istanbul – (TR IST) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Istanbul, Esenyurt, Yakuplu, Kirac, Hadimkoy, Tepecik, Mimarsinan, Durusu, Muratbey, Kumburgaz, Gebze, Çatalca, Celâliye, Yalova, Selimpasa, Ortaköy, Kavakli, Sile, Silivri, Karamürsel. In the next section you can compare all types and read more about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We are happy to provide you with more information about FCL Shipping.
Information and benefits of 20ft container
20. ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and furniture or international removals. Some extra info: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.500 kilogram.
Details of a 40 FT container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Moreover, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ variant. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Stuff can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.300 kg.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, it is best to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The advantages are great: efficient transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and it’s more cost-effective. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and the financial risk is much greater. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Istanbul (TRIST) or Rotterdam to Istanbul (TRIST).
- The goal of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. The advantages of this option include: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Notable: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping rates are based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- With LCL transport, your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3,5 m3 – 16,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, Wan Hai, POL, ZIM.
Various other types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for freight forwarding. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, meat, fish and frozen foods or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Gdynia (PLGDY), port of Jebel Ali (AEJEA), Yangzhou (CNYZH) harbor and terminal Charleston (USCHS).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of cargo: what are you going to transport?
Transporting stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Istanbul (TRIST) is very popular because of attractive costs, very safe and secure and very flexible. Frequently chosen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: dry bulk, roll on/roll off, 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: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, chemicals, gasoline, petroleum, biofuels, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and lumber, salt, rods, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: freight like clothes, toys, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques and fashion, shoes, machines, food, drinks.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Istanbul lasts about 16 days. The total distance is approx. 3750 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 6945 kilometers. When you export something, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time is subject to draft and speed, the sea conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Istanbul (Turkey) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various features such as type of goods transported, shipping route and exchange rates. Contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Istanbul, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents should be provided: Packing List, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, you can contact the customs of Turkey or check the official website for more info (www.mfa.gov.tr).
Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter is responsible 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. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for all expenses the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).