Container shipping Hamburg to Masan
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Masan (KRMAS)? Sea freight is very practical: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting a sea container with breakbulk or personal goods is very easy with e.g. Sea Lead Shipping. When you are exporting, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport specialists we offer dedicated information with a view to international transport Masan (KR MAS). We offer useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. For this we offer a step-by-step export plan. Provide us with your transport details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a good, staunch and inexpensive way to transport bulk containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for international movings and the transit of gas-based fuels or equipment.
- The Port of Masan is a frequently chosen port in Korea.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Dry Van, Insulated, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Masan (KRMAS) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your articles are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) ensures that a container is ready. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Masan (KR MAS), and will be shipped over the sea to the recipient at the POD (port of destination). You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the schedule below you will find important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Masan |
| Country of destination | Korea |
| Port Code | KRMAS |
| Transport Time | +/- 54 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Local address | 1-5 Wolpo-dong, Masan-su 631-709, Korea, South |
| korea@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.masan.mltm.go.kr/ |
| Phone | 055-249-0303 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Masan
- Details of your shipping
Enter the departing port and the POD (port of destination). Also indicate whether you prefer (FCL) full containers or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Preparing the cargo
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Common Export Documents
In the situations that you export cargo to Masan (KRMAS), you will have to provide several export documents (for fast customs clearance): bill of lading, packing declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by the carrier or agent confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who takes care of, among other things, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your shipping is at this moment. You will get a notification when the shipping is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Masan (KRMAS) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Masan – (KR MAS) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to get a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Several shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the section below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular products. Our specialists also provide details about Cars transport.
Information and benefits of twenty foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most common and available size. They are relatively easy to ship, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods and international removals. What you might not know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.700 kg.
Information and benefits of 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ choice. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The format is universal: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.700 kg.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The benefits are great: ideal transit time, less potential for damage and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and you have higher inventory costs. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Masan (KRMAS) and Rotterdam to Masan (KRMAS).
- The goal of FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that you share space with others. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you pay only for the volume you need, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is more flexible during peak-times. Worth mentioning: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is a better choice. The total costs are calculated based on volume and weight.
- With LCL transport, you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 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, POL, Yang Ming, Evergreen, HMM.
Information about other types of containers
The range of boxes is very diverse for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very expensive items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Libreville (GALBV), port of Zanzibar (TZZNZ), La Pallice (FRLPE) harbor and terminal Aberdeen Harbour (GBABD).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Load types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Importing stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Masan (KRMAS) has a lot of pluses: attractive rates, very safe and secure and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. The most important ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: containerized, liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, diesel, chemicals, gasoline, biofuels, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, sugar, sand, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: goods like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, sports equipment, toys, clothes & machines, furniture, fashion, shoes, drinks.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Masan takes approximately 54 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 12600 nautical miles (M). Converted that is 23335 km. When you ship a sea container, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull and the propeller, weather conditions and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Masan (Korea) are slightly above average. The total cost is determined by important aspects like container size, the total distance to the delivery destination and freight forwarder handling fees. Please contact us for a quote for your transport.
When transporting goods to Masan, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are important: Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Import/export Licenses. For more detailed information please contact the customs of Korea or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.masan.mltm.go.kr/).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter bears responsibility for the carriage of the goods up to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).