Container shipping Hamburg to Napier

You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Napier (NZNPE)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s transparant and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with ro-ro or machinery can be arranged by shipping companies such as Ocean Network Express (ONE). When you are exporting, you can choose from various types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between (FCL) Full Container Load and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will receive actual information with a view to international transport Napier (NZ NPE). We offer practical information about the various sea container types. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and you will get a competitive quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is a quick, sure and cost-effective way to transport large and heavy loads.
When we compare this to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
Sea freight is great for international movings and exporting liquid bulk or motorbikes.
The Port of Napier is an important logistics artery in New Zealand.
The most commonly used containers are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Napier (NZNPE) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your goods are packed in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder have a special container prepared. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of Napier (NZ NPE), and will be shipped by ocean to the agent at the arrival port. They can get you services like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the schedule below we share important information about the port of destination.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Napier
Country of destination	New Zealand
Port Code	NZNPE
Transit Time	+/- 63 days
Shipping costs	$$
Port address	PO Box 947 Breakwater Road Napier New Zealand
E-mail address	info@portofnapier.co.nz
Website	www.portofnapier.co.nz
Telephone number	6469744400

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Napier

Freight Details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) Full Container Load or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Prepare your package
To start with, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Customs Documentation for Exporters
In the situations that you export goods to Napier (NZNPE), you need to share up-to-date export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing list, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing declaration. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that everything is ready to ship.
Incoterms for transport
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The agreed Incoterm determines how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Popular incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
Track your shipment
Use container track and trace to check where your load is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the load is departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.

Sea freight from Napier (NZNPE) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container

Would you like to ship a container from port of Napier – (NZ NPE) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to rent a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL. The port offers an excellent connection to Napier, Hastings, Otane, Wairoa, Frasertown, Tuai, Takapau, Nuhaka, Turangi, Waiouru, Murupara, Taupo, Manutuke, Reporoa, Hunterville, Patutahi, Gisborne, Te Karaka, Halcombe, Waimana. In the section below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We also offer more information about Import.

Information and benefits of 20ft container

20 ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most versatile container type. It’s a very common and efficient size, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal effects and removals. Pro tip: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.

A very popular box for transporting cargo by sea.
The size of a 20-foot container is: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.000 kilogram.

Specifications of a 40 ft container

A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo 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.
In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
The maximum load is +/- 28.600 kg.

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Use a Full Container (FCL)

When you need a lot of container space, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. This has multiple advantages: efficient transit time, less potential for damage and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: you need large volume to be viable and insurance is more expensive. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Napier (NZNPE) or Rotterdam to Napier (NZNPE).

What we mean by FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?

With a small freight, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Notable: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.

LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
Ideal for transport volumes between 3,5 m3 & 13,5 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
There is always sufficient availability (every season).
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL, Yang Ming, HMM.

What other types of containers are there

There is a wide range of boxes for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or high class goods. We give a short explanation below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Vila (VUVLI), port of Mobile (USMOB), Grangemouth (GBGRG) harbor and terminal Moresby (PGPOM).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.

Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

Main types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Exporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Napier (NZNPE) has a lot of pluses: attractive costs, high sea vessel load capacity and eco-friendly. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, containerized, neo bulk, break bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.

Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, biofuels, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also cement, sand, rods, coils.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: products like art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, toys or food, machines, fashion, drinks, furniture.

Everything about international transportation (FAQ)

How long does it take a cargo ship from Hamburg to Napier?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Napier takes about 63 days. The total distance is about 14800 nautical miles (M). This is equivalent to 27410 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull and the propeller, the sea conditions and possible maintenance.

How expensive is shipping a container to Napier (NZNPE)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Napier (New Zealand) are average. The total cost is subject to a number of factors like type of goods transported, shipping time and supply and demand. Fill in the application form for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.

What customs documents do i need?

When you are sending goods to Napier, then there are some important customs clearance documents. You will need the following documentation: Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses. For more information, you can contact the customs of New Zealand or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.portofnapier.co.nz).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter takes care of the carriage of the goods up to the required port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).