Container shipping Hamburg to Nelson

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Nelson (NZNSN)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and you can track the cargo in real time. Exporting a container overseas with ro-ro or furniture can be outsourced to e.g. Korea Marine Transport Corporation. Shipping lines offer and a wide range of container types. You have to choose between (FCL) Full Container Load and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will receive practical information with a view to international transport Nelson (NZ NSN). We share knowledge and useful information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a 5 step export plan. Contact u directly and we will prepare a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.

Ocean shipping is a reliable, secure and inexpensive way to export or import international containers.
Compared to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and the transit of refrigerated cargo or machinery.
The Port of Nelson is a popular port in New Zealand.
You can choose from the following containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Nelson (NZNSN) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your cargo is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder company will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Nelson (NZ NSN), and will be transported by sea to the consignee at the POD. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the next section you will find some basic data of the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Nelson
Country of destination	New Zealand
Port Code	NZNSN
Transportation time	+/- 63 days
Shipping rates	$$
Office address	PO Box 844, Nelson, New Zealand
E-mail address	info@portnelson.co.nz
Website	www.portnelson.co.nz/
Telephone number	6435482099

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Nelson

Details of your shipping
Enter the origin of shipment and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you choose a complete full container (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).
Pack you load
Firstly, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To avoid damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
Export documents
If you ship cargo to Nelson (NZNSN), you will have to provide up-to-date export documents (for the national customs): packing declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a legal document signed by the carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that the load is prepared for shipping.
Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for e.g shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo tracking to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can check the status when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Nelson (NZNSN) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container

Would you like to ship a container from port of Nelson – (NZ NSN) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20 ft, 40 ft) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the box below you will find useful information about the most popular products. Our specialists also provide details about Piano transport.

Details of a twenty foot container

20. ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items or international movings. Good to know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

One of the most rented boxes for transporting goods by means of shipping.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.200 kilogram.

Explanation of the 40 ft container

A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting large loads by sea. In conclusion, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ choice. They are 9’6 tall. Very suitable for high products.

Very suitable for large loads.
The dimensions are standard: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.500 kg.

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(FCL) Full Container

When you want to ship large quantities of goods, than you can reserve your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: quick transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and there is only limited availability. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Nelson (NZNSN) or Rotterdam to Nelson (NZNSN).

The concept of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk.

What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?

If you do not need a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The meaning of LCL is: you share space with others. There are many positive aspects to mention like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and more options during peak shipping season. Remark: if you can fill more than half of a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL cost is calculated by shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.

The idea of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3 m3 and 13 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, POL, Yang Ming, Evergreen.

Alternative container types

You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for liquid bulk, grain, flour, or unique high value cargo. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Santa Marta (COSMR), port of Klaipeda (LTKLJ), Haikou (CNHAK) harbor and terminal Gemlik (TRGEM).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.

Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

Cargo types: what do you want to transport by sea?

Transporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Nelson (NZNSN) has lots of advantages: low tariffs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: dry bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.

Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, gasoline, hydrogen, biofuels, petroleum, chemicals.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sugar, coils, cement, plates.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
Retail & other: load like sports equipment, toys, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, art and antiques + fashion, furniture, drinks, shoes, food.

FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport

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

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Nelson takes on average 63 days. The distance to be covered is about 14800 nautical miles (nmi). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 27410 km. In case of sea freight, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, weather conditions and any technical malfunctions.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to Nelson (NZNSN)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Nelson (New Zealand) are average. The total cost is subject to various ingredients such as cargo type, the total distance to the delivery destination and currency. Contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.

Which customs documents do I need to provide?

When shipping goods to Nelson, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate. For more detailed information please contact the customs of New Zealand or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.portnelson.co.nz/).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the agreed port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).