Container shipping Hamburg to Mogadishu
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Mogadishu (SOMGQ)? Sea freight has many pluses: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is economical and you can track the cargo in real time. Exporting a container overseas with roll on/roll off or personal goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as X-Press Feeders. They offer and a wide range of container types. Transporters make a distinction between a full container for yourself (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our portal we offer up-to-date information for international transport Mogadishu (SO MGQ). We provide comprehensive information about the different types of sea containers. You will also find a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Describe what you want to transport and get a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, trustworthy and cost-effective way to export or import international containers.
- When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international removals and importing vegetables or personal goods.
- The Port of Mogadishu is one of the biggest ports of Somalia.
- Frequently used containers types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Mogadishu (SOMGQ) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your goods are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder ensures that a container is ready. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Mogadishu (SO MGQ), and will be shipped by sea to the importer at the port of destination. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below you will find some basic data of the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Mogadishu |
| Country of destination | Somalia |
| Port Code | SOMGQ |
| Transit Time | +/- 24 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | PO Box 935 Mogadishu Somalia |
| somalia@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.mfa.gov.so |
| Phone | 25230081 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Mogadishu
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin and the POD (port of destination). Decide how you want to export: (FCL) full containers or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Preparing the cargo
Obviously, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Export documents
When exporting goods to Mogadishu (SOMGQ), you must send special export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing declaration, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm defines who takes care of, among other things, transit, insurance and customs clearance. Widely used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can see exactly when the vessel is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Mogadishu (SOMGQ) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You want to ship a container from port of Mogadishu – (SO MGQ) 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 multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Several major international shipping lines operate here. Well-known cities around the harbor are Mogadishu, Afgoye, Wanlaweyn, Jawhar, Mahadday Weyne, Barawe, Dinsor, Xuddur, Wajid, Dujuma, Jilib, Jamame, Afmadu, Kismayo, Hobyo, Bur Gabo, Garowe, Odweyne, Eyl, Hargeysa. In the next chapter you can read all important information about the most popular container types. Also click further for information about Container Climate.
Details of a 20ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common and available size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which ensures low handling costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods or international removals. Good to know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- A very popular box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting bulk goods by sea. Moreover, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ edition. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.000 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, it is best to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The benefits are great: Usually a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and insurance is extra important. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Mogadishu (SOMGQ) or Rotterdam to Mogadishu (SOMGQ).
- What we mean by FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL means that you share space with others. There are multiple advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Worth mentioning: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The goal of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3,5 m3 – 16 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM, ZIM, POL.
Various other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are also special possibilities for oil or petroleum, grain, flour, or very expensive items. We give a short explanation below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Empresa Portuaria Valparaiso (CLVAP), port of Paradip Garh (INPRT), Belfast (GBBEL) harbor and terminal Barranquilla (COBAQ).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- 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: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Kind of cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Mogadishu (SOMGQ) has lots of advantages: attractive costs, very safe and secure and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories shipped via sea routes are: containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, gasoline, chemicals, hydrogen, diesel, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and salt, sugar, lumber, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: goods like electronic goods, clothes, medical/pharmacy, toys, art and antiques & furniture, fashion, shoes, machines, food.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Mogadishu takes on average 24 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 5600 nautical miles (M). Converted that is 10371 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and direction and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Mogadishu (Somalia) are relatively expensive. The total price tag is determined by important aspects like type of container, shipping route and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Do not hesitate to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When shipping goods to Mogadishu, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate. For more information, please contact the customs of Somalia or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.mfa.gov.so).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller is responsible for transportation and insurance to the port of origin. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller has the responsibility for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).