Container shipping Hamburg to Liverpool

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Liverpool (CALIV)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is great for bulk goods much more environmental friendly than air freight. Shipping a container with sea freight such as ro-ro or vehicles is very easy with e.g. SM Line. They can get you many different types of shipping containers. An important distinction is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport agents we offer dedicated information about international transport Liverpool (CA LIV). We provide comprehensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Provide us with your transport details and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.

Ocean shipping is a good, staunch and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
Advantages compared to air freight: you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
Sea freight is excellent for international relocations and the transit of container cargo or factory parts.
The Port of Liverpool is one of the biggest ports of Canada.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Insulated, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.

Get export rates

Index

Shipping to Liverpool (CALIV) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your material is loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder will book a container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Liverpool (CA LIV), and will be shipped overseas to the customs at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the attached table we share important information about the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Liverpool
Country of destination	Canada
Port Code	CALIV
Transportation time	+/- 15 days
Shipping prices	$$$$
Port address	Liverpool Post Office 176 Main St Liverpool,Nova Scotia-B0T 1K0 Canada
E-mail address	canada@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.canada.ca
Telephone number	– not available –

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Liverpool

Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival harbour. Determine the desired transport method: (FCL) Full Container Load or a shared container (LCL). Also select container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
Packing the freight
Primarily, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid nasty accidents, it is a good idea to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
Customs document
In the situations that you export goods to Liverpool (CALIV), you should think about up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, certificates of origin, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document signed by the carrier to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that they are ready to be shipped.
Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transit, insurance and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
Ship Live Tracking
Use sea freight tracking to check where your shipment is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the ship is departed from Port of Loading, has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.

Sea freight from Liverpool (CALIV) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container

You need to ship a container from port of Liverpool – (CA LIV) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to find the right container type. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the next chapter you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. We are happy to provide you with more information about Import.

Explanation about a twenty foot container

20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to stack, which results in lower shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal effects and movings. Keep in mind: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo by sea.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.100 kg.

What you need to know about the forty foot container

A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. It is especially intended for shipping large volumes of cargo. Good to know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ deal. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Stuff can be stacked high.

Very suitable for large loads.
It has the following dimensions: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
The maximum load is +/- 28.000 kg.

Ocean Freight Volume Calculator: get an Instant Ocean Freight Quote

Receive current shipping rates directly in your mailbox

Get quote

FCL: Full Container

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, it is best to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. This has multiple advantages: optimal transit time, limited chance of damage and you pay lower price per unit. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and unloading can be a hassle. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Liverpool (CALIV) and Rotterdam to Liverpool (CALIV).

The goal of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.

Information about Less than container (LCL)

If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, a shared container can be used. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that you share space with others. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Remark: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.

The concept of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
For low-volume shipments of between 2,5 m3 and 15 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
Wide availability in all months of the year.
Available at: e.g. POL, Evergreen, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.

Various other types of containers

The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, meat, fish and frozen foods or unique high value cargo. We explain everything below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Taranto (ITTAR), port of Rauma (FIRAU), Tokyo (JPTYO) harbor and terminal Tripoli (LBKYE).

Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.

Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.

Kind of load: what are you going to transport?

Exporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Liverpool (CALIV) is very popular because of low tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Popular types of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, hydrogen, diesel, biofuels, chemicals, gasoline.
Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and plates, salt, sand, rods.
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 medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment, toys, art and antiques and shoes, food, fashion, furniture, drinks.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

What is the transit time from Hamburg to Liverpool?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Liverpool takes on average 15 days. The total distance is approximately 3450 nautical miles (nmi). Converted that is 6389 km. If you make a sea shipment, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and type of cargo.

What is the total price of shipping a container to Liverpool (CALIV)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Liverpool (Canada) are relatively expensive. The final invoice amount is determined by various features such as cargo dimension, shipping route and incoterms. Request a quote without obligation for the best rates and current transit times.

Which customs documents are required for my shipment?

When you send goods to Liverpool, there are documents you need for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Canada or take a look at the website (www.canada.ca).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party covers transportation and insurance to the port of origin. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).