Container shipping Hamburg to Mersin
Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Mersin (TRMER)? Sea freight has many pluses: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, you have low maintenance costs and you can track the cargo in real time. Ship a container overseas with container cargo or semi-finished goods is easy with shippinglines like Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). When you are exporting, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via containershippingservice.com we give practical information about international transport Mersin (TR MER). We provide you with inside-information about the different types of containers. Besides this we share a 5 step export plan. Mail us with your needs and you will get a competitive quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a good, sure and cost-effective way to import and export goods internationally.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide relocations and carrying breakbulk or machinery.
- The Port of Mersin is a popular port in Turkey.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Mersin (TRMER) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your cargo is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (the middleman) sends the location details to you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure (POD) Mersin (TR MER), and will be shipped overseas to the customs at the POD. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the next section we share important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Mersin |
| Country of destination | Turkey |
| Port Code | TRMER |
| Transport Time | +/- 16 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | TCDD Liman Isletmesi Mudurlugu Mersin Turkey |
| E-mail address | mersinliman@tcdd.gov.tr |
| Website | www.tcdd.gov.tr |
| Phone | 3242382530 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Mersin
- Shipment details
Enter the departing port and the POD. Specify your preference: FCL (Full Container Load) or partial shipments (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Preparing the cargo
As a starting point, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs documents and procedures
In the situations that you export goods to Mersin (TRMER), you will have to provide special export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing declaration, packing list. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. export/import documents, insurances and transport. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track your shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your load is at this moment. You will get a notification when the cargo is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Mersin (TRMER) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick your container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Mersin – (TR MER) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Maersk, MSC, ZIM. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Mersin, Tarsus, Erdemli, Adana, Silifke, Eregli, Imamoglu, Ceyhan, Mut, Bor, Kozan, Nigde, Karaman, Iskenderun, Dörtyol, Samandag, Kadirli, Belen, Osmaniye, Antakya. In the following summary you will find useful information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Also click further for information about High-Cube Container.
What you need to know about the 20 ft container
20 ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to transport, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting household goods and international removals. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- A very popular box for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kg.
Advantages of a forty foot container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Good to know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ edition. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Very suitable for high products.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If you have enough goods to 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 need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited damage risk and and it is cheaper per unit. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Mersin (TRMER) and Rotterdam to Mersin (TRMER).
- The premise of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
If a large full container is unnecessary, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The concept of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight The advantages of this option include: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Important: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. LCL cost is calculated by the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The concept of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3,5 m3 – 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, HMM, POL, Wan Hai.
What other types of containers are there
There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for oil or petroleum, meat, fish and frozen foods or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Nagoya (JPNGO), port of Liverpool (CALIV), Lirquen (CLLQN) harbor and terminal Copenhagen (DKCPH).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Mersin (TRMER) has many benefits: low tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories imported via sea shipping includes: dry bulk, neo bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, chemicals, kerosene, diesel, petroleum, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and coils, sugar, plates, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: items like medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, clothes, electronic goods, art and antiques or drinks, machines, furniture, shoes, fashion.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Mersin takes approx 16 days. The total distance is approximately 3750 nautical miles. Converted that is 6945 km. When you have booked a sea freight you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. Shipping time is subject to draft and speed, sea weather condition and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Mersin (Turkey) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by important aspects like type of goods transported, transit time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Message us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you are sending goods to Mersin, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Turkey or take a look at the website (www.tcdd.gov.tr).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller pays for covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for all expenses delivering and loading the product onto the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).