Container shipping Hamburg to Mumbai
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Mumbai (INBOM)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is great for bulk goods and you can track the cargo in real time. Importing a container overseas with gas-based fuels or personal goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as CMA CGM. They offer and a wide range of container types. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport agents we give up-to-date information regarding international transport Mumbai (IN BOM). We provide inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step export plan. Send us your details and we will send a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, secure and inexpensive way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Compared to air transport, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is perfect for international relocations and carrying breakbulk or machinery.
- The Port of Mumbai is one of the most important ports in India.
- Frequently used containers types are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Mumbai (INBOM) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your products are put on a container with pellets. The middleman (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port Mumbai (IN BOM), and will be shipped overseas to the addressee at the arrival port. They offer solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the schedule below you will find some basic data of the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Mumbai |
| Country of destination | India |
| Port Code | INBOM |
| Transit Time | +/- 31 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | Port House Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg Mumbai, Maharastra 400 001 India |
| mbpt@vsnl.com | |
| Website | www.mumbaiport.gov.in |
| Phone | 66565656 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Mumbai
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin (POO) and destination of shipment. Choose how you want to transport: a complete full container (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also select container size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs document
If you want to send goods to Mumbai (INBOM), you should think about required export documents (for the national customs): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing declaration, packing list. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The chosen Incoterm decides who bears responsibility for e.g. insurance, transport and all documents. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Follow your cargo live
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your shipment is right now. They will send you a mail when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Mumbai (INBOM) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Mumbai – (IN BOM) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to pick the right container type. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. Important towns around the port are Bombay, Uran, Thana, Panvel, Pen, Alibag, Vasai, Ulhasnagar, Bhiwandi, Ambarnath, Kalyan, Matheran, Revadanda, Badlapur, Neral, Virar, Karjat, Khopoli, Nagothana, Murbad. In the box below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. You may also like: Bill of Lading.
Explanation of the 20 ft container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Widely used for transporting personal items or international removals. What you might not know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods overseas.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Explanation about a forty foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Good to know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ deal. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- It has the following dimensions: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.800 kg.
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What is the meaning of FCL container?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: It allows for a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you pay lower price per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not efficient for small cargo types and insurance is more expensive. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Mumbai (INBOM) or Rotterdam to Mumbai (INBOM).
- The premise of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Maersk, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If a large full container is unnecessary, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The goal of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory space and it is faster during peak-season. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The premise of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 2 m3 – 15 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, ZIM, POL, Yang Ming.
Various other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. But there are also specific options for oils or chemicals, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very expensive items. You can read all about it in the section below. Also check other destinations such as Turkmanbashi (TMKRW), port of Baltimore (USBAL), Istanbul (TRIST) harbor and terminal Palembang (IDPLM).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Freight types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Mumbai (INBOM) has many benefits: attractive costs, best for Bulky Goods and very flexible. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: containerized, break bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, chemicals, hydrogen, petroleum, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and lumber, sand, coils, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: items like toys, sports equipment, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, clothes + fashion, drinks, food, furniture, machines.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Mumbai takes approx 31 days. The total distance is approx. 7300 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 13520 km. If you ship something by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull, sea weather condition and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Mumbai (India) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by important aspects like cargo dimension, shipping route and other costs like stacking and siting. Send us a message for current rates and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Mumbai, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of India or check the official website for more info (www.mumbaiport.gov.in).
Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party pays for delivering the goods to the required port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).