Container shipping Hamburg to Mina Sulman

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Mina Salman (BHMIN)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Ship a container overseas with breakbulk or factory parts can be facilitated by shippinglines like TS Lines. Shipping lines offer various types of containers. An important point of attention is Full Container Load (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport agents we provide lots of practical information with a view to international transport Mina Salman (BH MIN). We provide useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and we will prepare a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is a professional, staunch and low cost-way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
When you compare it with air shipments, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
Sea freight is perfect for worldwide relocations and shipping container cargo or furniture.
The Port of Mina Sulman is one of the biggest ports of Bahrain.
The range of containers includes: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Mina Salman (BHMIN) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your material is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Mina Salman (BH MIN), and will be shipped over the sea to the importer at the port of destination. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the list below you will find some basic data of the port of destination.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Mina Sulman
Country of destination	Bahrain
Port Code	BHMIN
Transport Time	+/- 32 days
Shipping prices	$$
Local address	PO Box 15, Bahrain
Mail	brnport@batelco.com
Website	www.bahrainports.gov.bh/
Telephone number	973725555

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Mina Sulman

Information about your freight
Enter the departure port and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you prefer Full Container Load (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
Pack you load
Obviously, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
Common Export Documents
If you ship cargo to Mina Salman (BHMIN), you must send relevant export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing 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 that the load is prepared for shipping.
Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who assumes the risk of, for example, export/import documents, insurances and transport. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
Ship Live Tracking
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your shipping is right now. You will get a notification when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.

Sea freight from Mina Salman (BHMIN) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container

You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Mina Sulman – (BH MIN) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the section below we put everything together and offer information about the most common sizes and types. We also offer more information about Rail Freight.

Specifications of a twenty foot container

20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal effects or international removals. What you might not know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo by sea.
The size of a 20-foot container is: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.100 kg.

Advantages of a 40 FT container

In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They can carry far more cargo at once. It is especially intended for shipping large sea freight. Good to know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. Very suitable for high products.

Very suitable for large loads.
The format is universal: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.000 kg.

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Information about Full Container (FCL)

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many pluses: faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you pay lower price per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not efficient for small cargo types and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Mina Salman (BHMIN) or Rotterdam to Mina Salman (BHMIN).

The premise of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO.

Less than container (LCL)

If you do not need a full container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you share the container with other importers. You benefit from many advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is faster during peak-season. Watch out: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 & 13,5 m3.
You only pay for the space you are using.
Capabilities at almost all international ports.
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Evergreen, ZIM, POL, Yang Ming.

Alternative container types

The range of boxes is very diverse for ocean transport. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. But there are also specific options for liquids, vegetables and fruit or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Marsaxlokk (MTMAR), port of Yokkaichi (JPYKK), Hazira (INHZA) harbor and terminal Aden (YEADE).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).

Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.

Load types: what are you going to transport?

Exporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Mina Sulman (BHMIN) have all kinds of advantages: it is very efficient, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, containerized, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.

Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, petroleum, hydrogen, kerosene, diesel.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sand, salt, rods, sugar.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
Retail & other: items like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, toys, sports equipment, clothes + fashion, furniture, drinks, machines, food.

All about international transport (FAQ)

How long does it take to ship from Hamburg to Mina Salman?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Mina Sulman takes around 32 days. The total distance is about 7400 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 13705 km. When you have booked a sea freight you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull, sea weather condition and maintenance.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Mina Salman (BHMIN)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Mina Sulman (Bahrain) are average. The final invoice amount is determined by various components as type of goods transported, season and pickup charges and Please contact us for the best rates and current transit times.

What documents do you need for customs?

When you send goods to Mina Salman, then the customs clearance will also pass. You need to present the following documents: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Bahrain or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.bahrainports.gov.bh/).

What incoterm is best for my business?

Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller pays for the transportation to the required port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).