Container shipping Hamburg to Manzanillo
Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Manzanillo (CUMZO)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, you have low maintenance costs and it is trustworthy. Transporting containers with freight like refrigerated cargo or semi-finished goods is easy with shippinglines like Hapag-Lloyd. When you are exporting, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. A big difference is being made between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via this website we give dedicated information with a view to international transport Manzanillo (CU MZO). We share inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Fill out the form and receive a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a good, secure and low cost-way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare it to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide removals and carrying liquid bulk or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Manzanillo offers excellent transit options in Cuba.
- Containers that are often transported are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Open-Top, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Manzanillo (CUMZO) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your products are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will book a container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of Manzanillo (CU MZO), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the destination harbor. You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the list below we provide you with details about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Manzanillo |
| Country of destination | Cuba |
| Port Code | CUMZO |
| Transport Time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Office address | 8VWJ 9GJ, Manzanillo, Cuba |
| cuba@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.minrex.gob.cu |
| Phone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Manzanillo
- Select shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the port of destination. Specify your preference: (FCL) full containers or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also select the desired size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the freight
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, it is a good idea to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Documents Required for Exporting
In the situations that you export goods to Manzanillo (CUMZO), you will have to provide special export documents (for correct national customs papers): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm defines who assumes the risk of, for example, transport, insurance and duty related matters. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your cargo
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your freight is at this moment. You can check easily when the cargo is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Manzanillo (CUMZO) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container
You need to ship a container from port of Manzanillo – (CU MZO) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Several shipping lines operate on this route. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the following summary you can compare all types and read more about the most popular products. We also offer more information about Incoterms.
Specifications of a 20ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Widely used for transporting personal stuff or international movings. Pro tip: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is widely used for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.000 kilogram.
What you need to know about the forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it a popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. What you may not know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ choice. They are 9’6 tall. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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Full Container (FCL)
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: optimal transit time, less potential for damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and unloading can be a hassle. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Manzanillo (CUMZO) and Rotterdam to Manzanillo (CUMZO).
- What we mean by FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If you do not need a full container, a shared container can be used. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The meaning of LCL is: shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many benefits like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and more flexible during intense shipping season. Disclaimer: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The total shipping costs are related to volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The premise of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3,5 m3 and 14,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen.
Various other types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for shipping your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for liquids, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or high class goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Also check other destinations such as Tomil Harbour (FMYAP), port of The Ghent (BEGNE), Shantou (CNSWA) harbor and terminal Gijon (ESGIJ).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry 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: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- 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: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Importing load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Manzanillo (CUMZO) is very popular because of attractive costs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, neo bulk, containerized. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, biofuels, petroleum, hydrogen, diesel, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sugar, plates, salt, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: items like clothes, art and antiques, toys, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy and drinks, machines, furniture, food, shoes.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Manzanillo takes around 26 days. The distance between the two ports is about 6100 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 11297 km. When you have booked a sea freight there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time has several factors: displacement of the vessel, weather and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Manzanillo (Cuba) are relatively expensive. The total cost depends on important aspects like cargo dimension, transit time and local handling fees. Please contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When shipping goods to Manzanillo, then there are some important customs clearance documents. You need to present the following documents: Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Cuba or check the official website for more info (www.minrex.gob.cu).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. Popular terms for waterway transportation are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party covers delivering the goods to the named port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).