Container shipping Hamburg to Malmo
Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Malmo (SEMMA)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it’s transparant and it has live tracking. Transporting a container overseas with breakbulk or furniture is very easy with e.g. Wan Hai Lines. You can book various types of containers. An important distinction is (FCL) Full Container Load and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our portal we provide lots of practical information for the purpose of international transport Malmo (SE MMA). We share inside-information about the various sea container types. You will also find a step-by-step import plan. Provide us with your transport details and you will get a competitive quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, trouble-free and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide movings and the transportation of break bulk or furniture.
- The Port of Malmo is a frequently chosen port in Sweden.
- Popular container types are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Malmo (SEMMA) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your products are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departing port Malmo (SE MMA), and will be shipped over the sea to the recipient at the POD. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we share important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Malmo |
| Country of destination | Sweden |
| Port Code | SEMMA |
| Transport Time | +/- 3 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | Terminalgatan 18 Box 566 Malmo 201 25 Sweden |
| E-mail address | cmport@cmport.com |
| Website | www.cmport.com |
| Phone | 460406804100 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Malmo
- Details of your shipping
Enter the departing port and the port of destination. Choose how you want to transport: Full Container Load (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Freight preparations
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport cargo to Malmo (SEMMA), you will have to provide relevant export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing list, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is provided to the shipper describing the correct state of goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your shipping is right now. You can see in realtime when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Malmo (SEMMA) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Malmo – (SE MMA) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Malmö, Staffanstorp, Lund, Landskrona, Trelleborg, Eslöv, Helsingborg, Ystad, Höganäs, Ängelholm, Hässleholm, Kristianstad, Halmstad, Karlshamn, Falkenberg, Ljungby, Ronneby, Varberg, Karlskrona, Växjö. In the section below you can read all important information about the most common sizes and types. Our specialists also provide details about High-Cube Container.
Advantages of a 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods and removals. Some extra info: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is often used for sending goods overseas.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Specifications of a 40 foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. In conclusion, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ deal. They are 9’6 tall. Ideal for tall items.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The format is universal: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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Details about Full Container (FCL)
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then it is usually better to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: It allows for a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Malmo (SEMMA) and Rotterdam to Malmo (SEMMA).
- FCL means that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are multiple advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, you can save on inventory costs and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Notable: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- LCL means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Cost effective for shipments between 4 m3 & 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, Wan Hai, POL.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very varied for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, meat, fish and frozen foods or very expensive items. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Baltimore (IEBTM), port of Tilbury (GBTIL), Chacabuco (CLPCH) harbor and terminal Algiers (DZALG).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Importing stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Malmo (SEMMA) is very popular because of it is economical, it is effective for large quantities of goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, hydrogen, gasoline, chemicals, biofuels, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and salt, sugar, lumber, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, toys or food, drinks, machines, furniture, shoes.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Malmo lasts about 3 days. The total distance is about 575 nautical miles (M). Converted that is 1065 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The actual shipping time depends on the boat speed, wind force and direction and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Malmo (Sweden) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various ingredients such as cargo type, shipping route and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Please contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When shipping goods to Malmo, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are required: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of Sweden or view the website of the port/government (www.cmport.com).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller pays for the transportation to the named port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).