Container shipping Hamburg to Mombasa
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Mombasa (KEMBA)? Sea freight is very useful: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is flexible and it is safe. Transporting a sea container with breakbulk or factory parts is very easy with e.g. HMM Co. Ltd.. They can get you different types of containers. A big difference is being made between (FCL) full containers and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com you will receive actual information with a view to international transport Mombasa (KE MBA). We share knowledge and practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Send us your details and receive a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, sure and low cost-way to export or import international containers.
- Compared to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is excellent for international removals and the transportation of breakbulk or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Mombasa is one of the biggest ports of Kenya.
- Frequently used containers types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Mombasa (KEMBA) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your goods are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder company ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Mombasa (KE MBA), and will be shipped over the sea to the agent at the POD (port of destination). They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the following paragraph we offer useful information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Mombasa |
| Country of destination | Kenya |
| Port Code | KEMBA |
| Transportation time | +/- 31 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Local address | P.O Box 95009 Mombasa Kenya |
| kenya@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.kpa.co.ke |
| Phone number | 254-041-2312211 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Mombasa
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD. Determine the desired transport method: Full Container Load (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
To begin, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To limit damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport goods to Mombasa (KEMBA), please pay attention to the necessary several export documents (for fast customs clearance): export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing list, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who bears responsibility for e.g. export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your cargo
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your freight is right now. You can see exactly when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Mombasa (KEMBA) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Mombasa – (KE MBA) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to pick the right container type. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include APL, CMA CGM, Maersk, MOL, MSC, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Mombasa, Kwale, Mariakani, Kinango, Gazi, Takaungu, Sawasawa, Kilifi, Shimoni, Malindi, Voi, Wundanyi, Kipini, Witu, Taveta, Lamu, Makueni, Wote, Kitui, Namanga. In the text box below you can read all important information about the most popular boxes. We are happy to provide you with more information about Hard-Top Container.
Specifications of a 20 FT container
20 foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to stack on the vessel, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal stuff or international movings. Pro tip: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.600 kilogram.
Explanation about a forty foot container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Finally, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ choice. They are 9’6 tall. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- It has the following dimensions: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.500 kilogram.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then a full container is often worth it. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The benefits are great: optimal transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are of course also drawbacks: it is expensive for small loads and you have higher inventory costs. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Mombasa (KEMBA) and Rotterdam to Mombasa (KEMBA).
- What we mean by FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The idea of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are multiple advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Notable: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The cost of LCL is based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- LCL Means that means that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, POL, ZIM, Evergreen.
Other special types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes 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 specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, wheat, barley and cocoa or other special goods. We’ve explained it all below. You can also check more information about shipping to Rio Grande (BRRIG), port of Pasir Gudang (MYPGU), Ravenna (ITRAN) harbor and terminal Derince (TRDRC).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Load types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Mombasa (KEMBA) has lots of advantages: low rates, high sea vessel load capacity and very flexible. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, dry bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, gasoline, kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also plates, rods, cement, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys, electronic goods, clothes & fashion, furniture, food, shoes, machines.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Mombasa takes approx 31 days. The distance between the two ports is about 7300 nautical miles. That is about 13520 km. If you make a sea shipment, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The precise shipping time depends on the boat speed, weather conditions and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Mombasa (Kenya) are slightly above average. The total costs are determined by various factors such as cargo volume and weight, shipping route and pickup charges and Please contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Mombasa, then there are some important customs clearance documents. You need to present the following documents: Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses. For more information, you can contact the customs of Kenya or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.kpa.co.ke).
Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the agreed port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).