Container shipping Hamburg to Miami
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Miami (USMIA)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s convenient and it has live tracking. Ship a container overseas with breakbulk or machinery can be outsourced to e.g. Korea Marine Transport Corporation. Freight forwarders offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is Full Container Load (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our experts you will find helpful information regarding international transport Miami (US MIA). You can read inside-information about the different types of sea containers. On this website you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Contact u directly and we will send a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, trouble-free and low cost-way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide movings and the transportation of vegetables or motorbikes.
- The Port of Miami is one of the most important ports in United States.
- The most commonly used containers are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Miami (USMIA) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your material is stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will book a container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departure port Miami (US MIA), and will be shipped over the ocean to the addressee at the arrival harbour. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the schedule 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 Miami |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USMIA |
| Transportation time | +/- 29 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Local address | 1015 N. America Way, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33132, United States |
| E-mail address | portofmiami@miamidade.gov |
| Website | www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami |
| Phone | 3053717678 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Miami
- Shipment details
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Decide if you will ship (FCL) full containers or partial shipments (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the freight
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Export documents
When you import goods from Miami (USMIA), you should think about up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, certificates of origin, packing declaration, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your cargo
Use container track and trace to check where your shipment is right now. You can see exactly when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Miami (USMIA) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Miami – (US MIA) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Make sure you rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the next chapter we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Check also more information about Collapsible Container.
What you need to know about the twenty foot container
20 foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to stack, that means they are quite cheap. Widely used for transporting household goods and movings. Some extra info: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Explanation of the forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting bulk goods by sea. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. You’ve got just a little extra height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The dimensions are standard: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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(FCL) Full Container
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then a full container is often worth it. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. This has multiple advantages: efficient transit time, damage is lessened and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and insurance is more expensive. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Miami (USMIA) and Rotterdam to Miami (USMIA).
- The premise of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, MSC.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, a shared container can be used. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you can save on inventory costs and lower sourcing risk. Pay attention: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping rates are based on volume and weight.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 1,5 m3 & 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. POL, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM, Yang Ming.
Alternative container types
The range of boxes is very varied for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, vegetables and fruit or very expensive items. We give a short explanation below. You can also look further at transport options in Newark (USEWR), port of Kawasaki (JPKWS), Palermo (ITPMO) harbor and terminal Tauranga (NZTRG).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Important types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Exporting cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Miami (USMIA) has lots of advantages: attractive rates, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and minimal restrictions. Frequently chosen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, diesel, chemicals, hydrogen, petroleum, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also salt, sugar, sand, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, toys, art and antiques, sports equipment or furniture, food, drinks, shoes, machines.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Miami lasts about 29 days. The total distance is approximately 6900 nautical miles (nmi). Converted that is 12779 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the speed of the boat, wind force and direction and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Miami (United States) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by various components as cargo dimension, the total distance to the delivery destination and freight forwarder handling fees. Feel free to contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When shipping goods to Miami, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of United States or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter is responsible for transportation and insurance to the required port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller must arrange all processes concerning the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).