Container shipping Hamburg to Kota Kinabalu

You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Exporting a container overseas with dry bulk or furniture is very easy with e.g. Pacific International Lines. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. There is made a difference between full containers (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our portal you will receive useful information about international transport Kota Kinabalu (MY BKI). We share up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send you shipping details and get a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.

Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
Sea freight is perfect for international removals and transporting vegetables or equipment.
The Port of Kota Kinabalu is an important hub in Malaysia.
Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your goods are transferred in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure Kota Kinabalu (MY BKI), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the destination harbor. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the attached table you will find practical information about the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Kota Kinabalu
Country of destination	Malaysia
Port Code	MYBKI
Transport Time	+/- 45 days
Shipping prices	$
Office address	Sabah Ports Authority Building Jalan Tun Fuad Kota Kinabalu, Tanjong Lipat 88617 Malaysia
E-mail	malaysia@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.portsworld.com/Ports/kotakinabalu.htm
Phone number	6088-538500

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Kota Kinabalu

Freight Details
Enter the port of origin and the arrival port. Choose if you want to ship (FCL) full containers or a shared container (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Preparing the cargo
First of all, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
Documents Required for Exporting
If you are going to transport cargo to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI), you will have to provide special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, bill of lading, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can see exactly when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, has arrived at the destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.

Sea freight from Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type

Would you like to ship a container from port of Kota Kinabalu – (MY BKI) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and book the right container for your cargo. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Kota Kinabalu, Putatan, Kinarut, Papar, Kota Belud, Ranau, Keningau, Beaufort, Labuan, Kudat, Limbang, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Miri, Tawau, Semporna, Bintulu, Kapit, Sibu, Sri Aman. In the section below you can compare all types and read more about the most common sizes and types. You can also click through to our page about Get shipping quote.

Important specifications of the 20 FT container

Twenty Foot Containers (also known as dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects and international movings. Nice to know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.

This box is a very suitable choice for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.900 kg.

Explanation about a 40 foot container

The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. He can hold much more cargo. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting bulk goods by sea. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ choice. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Stuff can be stacked high.

Perfect for larger shipments.
The format is universal: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.200 kilogram.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, it is best to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: quick transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and the rates are more favorable. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for small cargo and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI) or Rotterdam to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI).

The concept of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.

Less than container (LCL)

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The idea of LCL is that you share space with others. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can save money on smaller shipments, less inventory costs & management and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Notable: if you can fill more than half of a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the dimensions and weight of the cargo.

The idea of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
Ideal for transport volumes between 2,5 m3 and 14 m3.
Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen.

What other types of containers are there

There are many different types of boxes available for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, flowers, fruit or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Pozzallo (ITPZL), port of Thessaloniki (GRSKG), Oakland (USOAK) harbor and terminal Suape Marine Terminal (BRIPO).

Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.

Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.

Kind of freight: what are you going to transport?

Transporting load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI) have all kinds of advantages: attractive pricing, best for Bulky Goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: break bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, neo bulk, dry bulk. Below we give an explanation.

Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, petroleum, chemicals, biofuels, hydrogen, kerosene.
Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sugar, cement, rods, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
Retail & other: items like medical/pharmacy, toys, electronic goods, clothes, art and antiques or furniture, machines, shoes, drinks, food.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

How long does it take to ship from Hamburg to Kota Kinabalu?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Kota Kinabalu takes approximately 45 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 10600 nautical miles (M). This is equivalent to 19631 km. If you choose transport by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: displacement of the vessel, weather conditions and any technical malfunctions.

What are the costs of a shipping container to Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various features such as type of goods transported, season and exchange rates. Fill out our form for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.

Which customs documents do you need?

When you send goods to Kota Kinabalu, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Malaysia or view the website of the port/government (www.portsworld.com/Ports/kotakinabalu.htm).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms describe all tasks, risks, and costs associated with the transaction of goods worldwide. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter takes care of covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).