Container shipping Hamburg to Mundra
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Mundra (INMUN)? Sea freight has many pluses: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is efficient and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Shipping a container with sea freight such as break bulk or machinery can be done via e.g. Maersk. They can get you all kind of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between (FCL) full containers and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our portal we give dedicated information with a view to international transport Mundra (IN MUN). You will find practical information about the different types and ways of sea freight. On this website you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and inexpensive way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international relocations and the transportation of break bulk or personal effects.
- The Port of Mundra offers excellent transit options in India.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Mundra (INMUN) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your material is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will book a container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Mundra (IN MUN), and will be shipped by sea to the importer at the arrival harbour. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph we provide you with details about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Mundra |
| Country of destination | India |
| Port Code | INMUN |
| Transportation time | +/- 31 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | Post Box No. 1 Mundra (Kutch), Gujarat 370421 India |
| E-mail address | mktg@portofmundra.com |
| Website | www.portofmundra.com |
| Phone | 91-2838-289248 |
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- Details of your shipping
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Determine your container terms: full containers (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. You also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Loading the freight
To begin, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Export documents
When you transport your cargo to Mundra (INMUN), you will need required export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, packing list, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use container track and trace to see where your freight is right now. You can check the status when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Mundra (INMUN) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Mundra – (IN MUN) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to rent a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are APL, CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, MSC, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Mundra, Sika, Bedi, Jamnagar, Salaya, Anjar, Jodiya, Gandhidham, Kandla, Khambhaliya, Bhuj, Lalpur, Dhrol, Okha, Kalavad, Bhachau, Bhanvad, Paddhari, Tankara, Dwarka. In the following summary you can compare all types and read more about the most popular products. We are happy to provide you with more information about Palletwide Containers.
What you need to know about the 20ft container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are quite easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items and movings. Some extra info: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.100 kg.
Advantages of a 40 FT container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. Finally, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ box. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.900 kg.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. This has multiple advantages: It allows for a faster transit time, limited damage risk and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not efficient for small cargo types and it is hard to book during peak season. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Mundra (INMUN) or Rotterdam to Mundra (INMUN).
- What we mean by FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, ONE.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, a shared container can be used. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many benefits like: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and lower sourcing risk. Watch out: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL cost is calculated by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- LCL means that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 2 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai, HMM, Yang Ming.
Other container types for special loads
You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Special boxes are also being used for oils or chemicals, vegetables and fruit or fragile items. We explain everything below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Cebu (PHCEB), port of Onne (NGONN), Bilbao (ESBIO) harbor and terminal Puerto Barrios (GTPBR).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Load types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Mundra (INMUN) has a lot of pluses: attractive pricing, there are lots of different shipping options and minimal restrictions. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, kerosene, gasoline, diesel, petroleum, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like plates, rods, sugar, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: goods like medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment or shoes, furniture, fashion, food, drinks.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Mundra takes on average 31 days. The total distance is about 7300 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 13520 km. When you have booked a sea freight you have to take into account 2 important values (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. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, sea weather condition and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Mundra (India) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by a number of factors like cargo type, the total distance to the delivery destination and incoterms. Message us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When transporting goods to Mundra, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Commercial Invoice. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of India or check the official website for more info (www.portofmundra.com).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller takes care of the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).