Container shipping Hamburg to Lome
Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Lome (TGLFW)? Sea freight is very practical: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, you have low maintenance costs much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting a sea container with break bulk or factory parts can be done via e.g. COSCO. They can get you a lot of container-types. An important distinction is a complete full container (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will receive accurate information for the purpose of international transport Lome (TG LFW). We get you useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a step-by-step import plan. Mail us with your needs and we get you a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, trustworthy and cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare this to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight provides services for international relocations and the transportation of gas-based fuels or personal goods.
- The Port of Lome is an important logistics artery in Togo.
- Frequently used containers types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Lome (TGLFW) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your goods are wrapped up in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departure port Lome (TG LFW), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the POD. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the next section you will find important information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Lome |
| Country of destination | Togo |
| Port Code | TGLFW |
| Transportation time | +/- 21 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Local address | PO Box 1225 Lome Togo |
| togoport@togoport.tg | |
| Website | www.togoport.tg |
| Phone | 2282274742 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Lome
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you choose Full Container Load (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Preparing the cargo
Obviously, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you are going to transport goods to Lome (TGLFW), you must send several export documents (to the national customs): packing list, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm defines how much responsibility you have for transit, insurance and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your freight is at this moment. You can see exactly when the load is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Lome (TGLFW) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Lome – (TG LFW) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are CMA CGM, MSC. The port offers an excellent connection to Tsévié, Vogan, Aného, Tabligbo, Notsé, Kpalimé, Amlamé, Atakpamé, Badou, Sotouboua, Sokodé, Tchamba, Bassar, Bafilo, Kara, Kpagouda, Niamtougou, Kandé, Mango, Dapaong. In the next chapter you can compare all types and read more about the most popular products. We also offer more information about Documents.
Explanation of the twenty foot container
20 FT containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting personal effects and international removals. What you might not know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.500 kg.
What you need to know about the 40ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ edition. You’ve got just a little extra height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- It has the following dimensions: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.700 kg.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many pluses: It guarantees a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you pay lower price per unit. There are also disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and you have higher inventory costs. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Lome (TGLFW) and Rotterdam to Lome (TGLFW).
- The goal of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The concept of LCL is that you share space with others. There are many positive aspects to mention like: perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and lower sourcing risk. Worth mentioning: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total shipping costs are related to the volume and weight of the packages.
- LCL means that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 2,5 m3 – 15 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL.
Other container types for special loads
You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. But there are also specific options for liquid bulk, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Jodhpur (INJDG), port of Miami (USMIA), Melbourne (AUMEL) harbor and terminal Norfolk (USORF).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Main types of ocean cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Lome (TGLFW) has lots of advantages: attractive tariffs, there are lots of different shipping options and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: break bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, dry bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, petroleum, hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also salt, sand, sugar, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: freight like sports equipment, art and antiques, clothes, toys, medical/pharmacy and fashion, shoes, drinks, machines, food.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Lome lasts about 21 days. The distance between the two ports is about 4750 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 8797 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull, the sea conditions and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Lome (Togo) are slightly above average. The total costs are determined by various ingredients such as container size, season and other costs like stacking and siting. Fill in the request form for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When transporting goods to Lome, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Togo or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.togoport.tg).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party is responsible for transportation and insurance to the required port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller takes care of the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).