Container shipping Hamburg to Itaguai
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Itaguai (BRIGI)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Exporting a container overseas with gas-based fuels or equipment is very easy with e.g. IRISL Group. You can choose from all kind of containers. There is made a difference between a full container for yourself (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our portal we share lots of practical information with a view to international transport Itaguai (BR IGI). You will find useful information about the different types of sea containers. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Send us your details and you will get a competitive quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, sure and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international relocations and the transit of liquids or bikes.
- The Port of Itaguai is an important logistics artery in Brazil.
- The range of containers includes: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Itaguai (BRIGI) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your material is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder company ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Itaguai (BR IGI), and will be shipped over the ocean to the addressee at the POD (port of destination). You can book various solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we offer useful information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Itaguai |
| Country of destination | Brazil |
| Port Code | BRIGI |
| Transport Time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | Estrada da Ilha da Madeira, km 2,5, Itaguai, RJ CEP 23824-410, Brazil |
| brazil@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.portosrio.gov.br |
| Telephone number | 552126881424 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Itaguai
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the destination harbor. Determine the desired transport method: (FCL) full containers or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Packing the freight
Obviously, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs document
When you import cargo from Itaguai (BRIGI), you will need special export documents (on behalf of national customs): certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, packing declaration. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are important to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm shows how much responsibility you have for insurance, transport and all documents. Frequently used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your container is right now. You can see 24/7 when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Itaguai (BRIGI) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Itaguai – (BR IGI) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to book the right container for your cargo. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. 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 container types. Also click further for information about Collapsible Container.
Explanation of the twenty foot container
20 FT containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal stuff or international movings. Pro tip: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.300 kg.
Explanation of the 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 an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
When you need a lot of container space, then a full container is often worth it. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: It guarantees a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and you have higher inventory costs. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Itaguai (BRIGI) and Rotterdam to Itaguai (BRIGI).
- FCL Means that means that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
If you do not need a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The idea of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many positive aspects to mention like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and more options during peak shipping season. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total shipping costs are related to the volume and weight of the packages.
- LCL Means that means that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3 m3 and 13 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, POL, HMM, ZIM.
Other container types for special loads
You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. You can also check more information about shipping to Bejaia (DZBJA), port of Istanbul (TRIST), Durban (ZADUR) harbor and terminal Teesport (GBTEE).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Exporting cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Itaguai (BRIGI) have all kinds of advantages: attractive prices, it is effective for large quantities of goods and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, break bulk, containerized, dry bulk, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, chemicals, hydrogen, diesel, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and salt, sand, lumber, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: goods like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, clothes, electronic goods or shoes, fashion, food, furniture, machines.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Itaguai takes around 26 days. The distance to be covered is about 5900 nautical miles. That equates to 10927 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The precise shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, weather conditions and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Itaguai (Brazil) are relatively expensive. The final invoice amount is determined by various ingredients such as cargo volume and weight, transit time and incoterms. Fill out our form for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When shipping goods to Itaguai, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Brazil or take a look at the website (www.portosrio.gov.br).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller arranges the costs of transporting the cargo to the named port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the supplier to pay for the delivery of the freight until all cargo is on the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).