Container shipping Hamburg to Kobe
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Kobe (JPUKB)? Sea freight has many advantages: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is great for bulk goods and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Importing a container overseas with container cargo or machinery can be outsourced to e.g. TS Lines. You can book many different types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between a full container for yourself (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our portal you will find lots of practical information with a view to international transport Kobe (JP UKB). We offer comprehensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Besides this we share a step-by-step import plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will send a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, safe and cost-effective way to ship high volume products.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide removals and importing dry bulk or consumer goods.
- The Port of Kobe is an important hub in Japan.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Kobe (JPUKB) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your goods are packed in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure Kobe (JP UKB), and will be shipped by ocean to the agent at the port of destination. They can get you services like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we share facts about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Kobe |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPUKB |
| Transportation time | +/- 57 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | Kobe C.I.T. Bldg,16F, 1-14,Hamabe-Dori 5-chome, Chuo-ku Kobe 651-0083 Japan |
| E-mail address | shionkou@kptc.co.jp |
| Website | www.kptc.co.jp |
| Phone number | 81-(0)78-231-2401 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Kobe
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you choose a full container just for your freight (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Obviously, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To limit damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Common Export Documents
When you transport your cargo to Kobe (JPUKB), you should organize special export documents (to the national customs): export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a required document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm the goods have been 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 agreed Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo tracking to see where your freight is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Kobe (JPUKB) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick your container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Kobe – (JP UKB) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. Major towns near the seaport are Kobe, Ashiya, Nishinomiya, Akashi, Takarazuka, Amagasaki, Itami, Sanda, Miki, Ikeda, Kawanishi, Izumiotsu, Sakai, Kishiwada, Takaishi, Toyonaka, Kaizuka, Izumi, Ono, Suita. Below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. Also click further for information about 20-foot Container.
Details of a 20 ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are very efficient, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal effects and international removals. Pro tip: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box offers a solution for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ edition. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- It has the following dimensions: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.900 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: ideal transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for small cargo and it is hard to book during peak season. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Kobe (JPUKB) and Rotterdam to Kobe (JPUKB).
- The idea of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
Less than container (LCL)
If you do not need a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many benefits like: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Worth mentioning: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The total shipping costs are related to the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- The meaning of LCL is: your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 4 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM.
Other special types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for freight forwarding. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or high class goods. We’ve explained it all below. You can also look further at transport options in Tianjin (CNTXG), port of Maputo (MZMPM), Fujairah (AEFJR) harbor and terminal Point Lisas (TTPTS).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry 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: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Transporting stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Kobe (JPUKB) is very popular because of attractive rates, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, petroleum, biofuels, hydrogen, diesel, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also salt, lumber, sugar, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: freight like sports equipment, clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys & food, drinks, fashion, shoes, machines.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Kobe lasts about 57 days. The total distance is about 13600 nautical miles. That equates to 25187 km. When you ship a sea container, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, weather and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Kobe (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various features such as type of goods transported, period of the year and supply and demand. Contact us for current rates and transit times.
When shipping goods to Kobe, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Origin. For more substantive information and tips please contact the customs of Japan or take a look at the website (www.kptc.co.jp).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party arranges all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller takes care of the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).