Container shipping Hamburg to Kaohsiung
Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Kaohsiung (TWKHH)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is flexible and it is trustworthy. Shipping a container with sea freight such as roll on/roll off or semi-finished goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as Sinokor Merchant Marine. You can book all kind of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we give up-to-date information about international transport Kaohsiung (TW KHH). We share knowledge and useful information about the various sea container types. For this we offer a step-by-step import plan. Contact u directly and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trouble-free and affordable way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Compared to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and importing break bulk or personal effects.
- The Port of Kaohsiung is a much-chosen harbor in Taiwan.
- The most commonly used containers are: twenty footers, forty footers and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Kaohsiung (TWKHH) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your personal stuff is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Kaohsiung (TW KHH), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the port of destination. There are different kind of options: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph 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 Kaohsiung |
| Country of destination | Taiwan |
| Port Code | TWKHH |
| Transport Time | +/- 50 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | No. 62 Linhai 2nd Road. Gushan District Kaohsiung Taiwan |
| taiwan@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.khb.gov.tw |
| Phone number | 886-7-561-2311 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Kaohsiung
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you prefer (FCL) Full Container Load or Less Container Load (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
To start with, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Export documents
When you transport cargo to Kaohsiung (TWKHH), you need to share up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): packing declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing list, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. transit, insurance and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your freight is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Kaohsiung (TWKHH) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
You need to ship a container from port of Kaohsiung – (TW KHH) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container specifications (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are APL, China Shipping, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL. Well-known cities around the harbor are Kaohsiung, Fengshan, Kaohsiung, Kangshan, Pingtung, Tungkang, Chaochou, Chishan, Tainan, Meinung, Hsinhua, Chiali, Matou, Hsinying, Paiho, Putai, Taitung, Yungkang, Taipao, Potzu. In the section below we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Our specialists also provide details about Cars transport.
Important specifications of the 20 ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including furniture or international movings. Good to know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is widely used for shipping freight by sea.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.500 kg.
Explanation of the 40ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it very economical for transporting large loads by sea. In conclusion, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ edition. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.600 kg.
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FCL: Full Container
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then renting a full container is the most interesting. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: optimal transit time, limited damage risk and it’s more cost-effective. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and it is hard to book during peak season. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Kaohsiung (TWKHH) and Rotterdam to Kaohsiung (TWKHH).
- The meaning of FCL is: you get the universal right to your own container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, ONE.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, a shared container can be used. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight There are multiple advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Important: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The goal of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 4 m3 – 15 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL.
Other types of containers and customization
There is a wide range of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, wheat, barley and cocoa or other special goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also check more information about shipping to Caucedo (DOCAU), port of Palermo (ITPMO), Huelva (ESHUV) harbor and terminal Mongla (BDMGL).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Main types of ocean freight: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Importing load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Kaohsiung (TWKHH) has lots of advantages: attractive tariffs, very safe and secure and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, biofuels, gasoline, kerosene, petroleum, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like coils, plates, sugar, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: goods like art and antiques, sports equipment, toys, clothes, electronic goods or machines, shoes, drinks, fashion, furniture.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Kaohsiung takes approx 50 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 11800 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 21854 km. If you make a sea shipment, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The exact shipping time has several factors: displacement of the vessel, weather and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Kaohsiung (Taiwan) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by a number of factors like the size of the container, shipping time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Send us a message for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you are sending goods to Kaohsiung, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Taiwan or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.khb.gov.tw).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter takes care of the transportation to the named port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the selling party is fully liable for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).