Container shipping Hamburg to King Abdullah
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to King Abdullah (SAKAC)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, you have low maintenance costs and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a container by sea with break bulk or furniture can be facilitated by shippinglines like Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. They can get you many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important distinction is (FCL) Full Container Load and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our experts we provide helpful information for the purpose of international transport King Abdullah (SA KAC). We provide you with comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a export plan in 5 steps. Send us your details and we get you a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, sure and relatively cheap way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide movings and shipping refrigerated cargo or personal goods.
- The Port of King Abdullah is a frequently chosen port in Saudi Arabia.
- Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to King Abdullah (SAKAC) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your products are packed in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) King Abdullah (SA KAC), and will be shipped overseas to the terminal at the POD (port of destination). You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. 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 King Abdullah |
| Country of destination | Saudi Arabia |
| Port Code | SAKAC |
| Transport Time | +/- 32 days |
| Shipping costs | $$ |
| Local address | 5726 – King Abdullah Port District King Abdullah Economic City 23998 – 8412 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| E-mail address | info@portsdevco.com |
| Website | www.kingabdullahport.com.sa |
| Telephone number | 966122339888 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of King Abdullah
- Freight Details
Enter the departure port and the arrival port. Determine your container terms: a complete full container (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Loading the freight
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. 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.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport your cargo to King Abdullah (SAKAC), you should think about several export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing list, packing declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states who will pay for things like shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your container is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the load is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from King Abdullah (SAKAC) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container
You want to ship a container from port of King Abdullah – (SA KAC) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to get a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Several major international shipping lines operate here. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the next chapter we put everything together and offer information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We are happy to provide you with more information about Shipping containers for sale.
What you need to know about the 20ft container
20 FT containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are quite easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal stuff and international movings. Pro tip: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40 ft container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Tip: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ variant. You have more height at your disposal. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, it is best to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, limited chance of damage and and it is cheaper per unit. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to King Abdullah (SAKAC) and Rotterdam to King Abdullah (SAKAC).
- The goal of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If a large full container is unnecessary, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The concept of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you pay only for the volume you need, storage and insurance is advantageous and lower sourcing risk. Pay attention: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2,5 m3 and 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, POL, Evergreen, HMM.
Various other types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, flour, coffee or cocoa or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. You can also look further at transport options in Gwangyang (KRKAN), port of Gothenburg (SEGOT), Roseau (DMRSU) harbor and terminal Saint Petersburg (RULED).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Exporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to King Abdullah (SAKAC) is very popular because of attractive rates, very safe and secure and eco-friendly. Popular types of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, break bulk, containerized, dry bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, kerosene, biofuels, diesel, chemicals, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also lumber, sugar, salt, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: items like medical/pharmacy, toys, electronic goods, art and antiques, clothes & machines, shoes, drinks, furniture, food.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to King Abdullah takes approximately 32 days. The total distance is approximately 7500 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 13890 km. When you send something by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The shipping time is determined on the basis of vessel speed, weather and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to King Abdullah (Saudi Arabia) are average. The total sum is determined by a number of factors like cargo dimension, shipping time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Message us for a quote for your transport.
When you are exporting goods to King Abdullah, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Saudi Arabia or view the website of the port/government (www.kingabdullahport.com.sa).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party arranges the carriage of the goods up to the named port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).