Container shipping Hamburg to Naoshima
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Naoshima (JPNAS)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s transparant and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a container by sea with liquid bulk or equipment is easy with shippinglines like SM Line. You can book different types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) Full Container Load and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our experts we offer accurate information for the purpose of international transport Naoshima (JP NAS). We provide you with up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a practical step-by-step plan. Send you shipping details and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, staunch and cost-effective way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is excellent for international removals and importing dry bulk or cars.
- The Port of Naoshima is one of the most important ports in Japan.
- The range of containers includes: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Naoshima (JPNAS) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your personal stuff is loaded into the container. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departing port Naoshima (JP NAS), and will be transported by sea to the addressee at the destination harbor. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below you can read different kind of info about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Naoshima |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPNAS |
| Transport Time | +/- 57 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | Port and Harbour Dept, 1-10 Bancho, 4-chome, Takamatsu City, Kagawa 760-0033, Japan |
| E-mail address | japan@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.japan.go.jp |
| Phone | 81878311111 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Naoshima
- Freight Details
Enter the origin of shipment and destination of shipment. Determine the desired transport method: Full Container Load (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). You can also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the container
Primarily, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs document
In the situations that you export goods to Naoshima (JPNAS), you need to share up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice signed by the carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Popular incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Live tracking of the shipment
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can check the status when the freight has been departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Naoshima (JPNAS) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Naoshima – (JP NAS) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20ft & 40ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the next section you can read all important information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Check also more information about Piano transport.
Important specifications of the twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items or international removals. Good to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- One of the most rented boxes for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.400 kilogram.
What you need to know about the 40ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. It is especially intended for shipping large sea freight. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ choice. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.300 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, 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. The advantages are great: optimal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and there is only limited availability. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Naoshima (JPNAS) and Rotterdam to Naoshima (JPNAS).
- FCL Means that means that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
If you do not need a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You benefit from many advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is faster during peak-season. Notable: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 4 m3 – 13 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, POL, ZIM.
Information about other types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most common type is the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or fragile items. We give a short explanation below. You can also read more information about shipments to Ushuaia (ARUSH), port of Le Verdon (FRLVE), Chiwan (CNCWN) harbor and terminal Sohar (OMSOH).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of freight: what are you going to transport?
Transporting goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Naoshima (JPNAS) have all kinds of advantages: low rates, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and very flexible. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, petroleum, chemicals, biofuels, gasoline, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and rods, sand, plates, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: load like art and antiques, electronic goods, toys, medical/pharmacy, clothes & furniture, drinks, machines, food, fashion.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Naoshima lasts about 57 days. The total distance is approximately 13600 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 25187 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: displacement of the vessel, wind force and direction and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Naoshima (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by important aspects like cargo type, season and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Send us a message for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Naoshima, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Japan or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.japan.go.jp).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter is responsible for 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 is responsible for all expenses the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).