Container shipping Hamburg to Namibe
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Namibe (AOMSZ)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s transparant and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like ro-ro or cars and other vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as Antong Holdings (QASC). They offer a lot of container-types. There is made a difference between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will get accurate information for international transport Namibe (AO MSZ). We offer extensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. For this we offer a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send you shipping details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, sure 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 provides services for international removals and exporting fruit or vehicles.
- The Port of Namibe is one of the most important ports in Angola.
- The most commonly used containers are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Namibe (AOMSZ) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your articles are loaded into the container. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Namibe (AO MSZ), and will be shipped over the ocean to the customs at the port of destination. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the following paragraph you will find important information about the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Namibe |
| Country of destination | Angola |
| Port Code | AOMSZ |
| Transportation time | +/- 25 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Office address | CP 16, Namibe, Angola |
| angola@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.otal.com/angola |
| Telephone number | 244222390034 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Namibe
- Cargo details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Decide how you want to export: (FCL) full containers or partial shipments (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Freight preparations
Firstly, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Customs document
If you ship cargo to Namibe (AOMSZ), please pay attention to the necessary required export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, packing declaration, packing list, commercial invoice, certificates of origin. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document that is completed by a carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are important to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The agreed Incoterm determines how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your load is right now. You can see in realtime when the ship is registered at the POO (port of load), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Namibe (AOMSZ) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Namibe – (AO MSZ) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to rent a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the paragraph below you can read all important information about the most popular boxes. You can also click directly to information about Paintings transport.
Information and benefits of 20 foot container
20 FT containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff or international removals. Pro tip: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- The most commonly used box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.200 kg.
Information and benefits of forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. It is especially intended for transporting large loads by sea. Moreover, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ choice. You’ve got just a little extra height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- It has the following dimensions: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then it is usually better to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The benefits are great: efficient transit time, less potential for damage and the rates are more favorable. Of course there are also downsides: it is not efficient for small cargo types and it is hard to book during peak season. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Namibe (AOMSZ) or Rotterdam to Namibe (AOMSZ).
- The idea of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, MSC.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The concept of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You benefit from many advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and more options during peak shipping season. Notable: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total costs are calculated based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- With LCL transport, you reserve space in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 & 14,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, POL, HMM, Yang Ming.
Special containers for special freight
There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your items. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, vegetables and fruit or very exclusive stuff. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for San Antonio (CLSAI), port of Buenaventura (COBUN), Ishigaki (JPISG) harbor and terminal Santa Marta (COSMR).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Kind of freight: what are you going to transport?
Exporting cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Namibe (AOMSZ) has lots of advantages: attractive prices, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, gasoline, kerosene, petroleum, chemicals, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like salt, sugar, cement, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: items like toys, electronic goods, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, clothes or drinks, machines, furniture, shoes, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Namibe takes approx 25 days. The total distance is approx. 5900 nautical miles (nmi). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 10927 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time is subject to displacement of the vessel, wind force and direction and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Namibe (Angola) are slightly above average. The actual costs are determined by various components as the size of the container, shipping time and exchange rates. Message us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you send goods to Namibe, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of Angola or view the website of the port/government (www.otal.com/angola).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. Popular terms for waterway transportation are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party covers covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).