Container shipping Hamburg to Monrovia
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Monrovia (LRMLW)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is great for bulk goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a sea container with container cargo or vehicles can be done via e.g. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our experts you will receive helpful information regarding international transport Monrovia (LR MLW). You can read extensive information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send us your details and we will send a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, staunch and relatively cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare it to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide relocations and the transportation of gas-based fuels or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Monrovia is a popular port in Liberia.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Monrovia (LRMLW) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your cargo is packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) sends the location details to you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Monrovia (LR MLW), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the arrival harbour. You need to make a choose out of: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Monrovia |
| Country of destination | Liberia |
| Port Code | LRMLW |
| Transport Time | +/- 17 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Office address | C/O National Port Authority PO Box 14 Monrovia Liberia |
| E-mail address | liberia@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.nationalportauthorityliberia.org |
| Telephone number | 231221577 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Monrovia
- Details of your shipment
Enter the departure port and the POD. Choose how you want to transport: full containers (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Packing the freight
To begin, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Export documents
If you ship goods to Monrovia (LRMLW), you will need several export documents (for the national customs): packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are important to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use sea freight tracking to check where your load is at this moment. You can see 24/7 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 Monrovia (LRMLW) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You want to ship a container from port of Monrovia – (LR MLW) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Monrovia, Bensonville, Tubmanburg, Robertsport, Buchanan, Gbarnga, Ganta, Yekepa, Zwedru, Harper. In the paragraph below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. Check also more information about Insulated Containers.
Information and benefits of 20 foot container
20-foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects and removals. Good to know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods overseas.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.600 kilogram.
Explanation of the 40 foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. He can hold much more cargo. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large quantities of goods. In conclusion, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ box. You’ve got just a little extra height. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, it is best to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: ideal transit time, limited damage risk and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Monrovia (LRMLW) and Rotterdam to Monrovia (LRMLW).
- FCL means that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, MSC.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. With LCL transport, you share space with others. There are multiple advantages: you pay only for the volume you need, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Watch out: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping rates are based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 4 m3 and 14 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, POL.
Other special types of containers
The range of boxes is very diverse for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are innovative and special constructions for oils or chemicals, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or other special goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Dalian (CNDAL), port of Barranquilla (COBAQ), Zarate (ARZAE) harbor and terminal Mombasa (KEMBA).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean freight: What do you want to ship?
Exporting stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Monrovia (LRMLW) have all kinds of advantages: attractive rates, it is great for transporting bulky goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Frequently chosen ocean cargo transported by sea include: neo bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, chemicals, diesel, gasoline, hydrogen, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and salt, cement, plates, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: goods like toys, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes + machines, fashion, drinks, shoes, furniture.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Monrovia takes approx 17 days. The total distance is about 3850 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 7130 kilometers. When you have booked a 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. Shipping time is subject to displacement of the vessel, sea weather condition and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Monrovia (Liberia) are slightly above average. The total cost depends on various ingredients such as cargo type, transit time and exchange rates. Contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When transporting goods to Monrovia, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Packing List. For additional information, please contact the customs of Liberia or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.nationalportauthorityliberia.org).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter covers all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the named port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).