Container shipping Hamburg to New York

Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to New York (USNYC)? Sea freight is very practical: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is flexible and it has live tracking. Transporting a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or equipment can be arranged by shipping companies such as Hapag-Lloyd. You can book various types of containers. Transporters make a distinction between Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport specialists you will find dedicated information regarding international transport New York (US NYC). We share knowledge and inside-information about the different types of containers. You will also find a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Contact u directly and we will send a quote with extensive pricing details.

Ocean shipping is a fast, trustworthy and affordable way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
When we compare it to air transport, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
Sea freight is recommended for international movings and shipping liquids or semi-finished goods.
The Port of New York is a popular port in United States.
You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to New York (USNYC) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your cargo is transferred in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departure port New York (US NYC), and will be shipped over the ocean to the recipient at the arrival port. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the table below you will find important information about the port of delivery.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of New York
Country of destination	United States
Port Code	USNYC
Transport Time	+/- 29 days
Shipping rates	$$$$
Port address	225 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003,United States
E-mail address	N/A
Website	www.panynj.gov
Phone number	212-435-4200

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of New York

Freight Details
Enter the departing port and the port of destination. Determine your container terms: (FCL) full containers or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Packing the container
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
Customs documents and procedures
If you want to send goods to New York (USNYC), you must send relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper describing the correct state of goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Find your incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm defines how much responsibility you have for insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your container is right now. You can see exactly when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.

Sea freight from New York (USNYC) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container

You want to export goods and ship a container from port of New York – (US NYC) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and find the right container type. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container specifications (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are APL, China Shipping, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. Important towns around the port are New York, Hoboken, Weehawken, Jersey City, Union City, West New York, Guttenberg, Secaucus, North Bergen, Fairview, Bayonne, Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Ridgefield, Kearny, Harrison, North Arlington, Palisades Park, Newark, Lyndhurst. In the paragraph below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. You can also click through to our page about Container types.

Advantages of a 20ft container

20. ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and international movings. Pro tip: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.

This box offers a solution for transporting cargo via the ocean.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.900 kg.

Explanation of the 40ft container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ edition. They are 9’6 tall. Very suitable for high products.

Very popular with large and bulky goods.
The dimensions are standard: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
The maximum load is +/- 28.100 kg.

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When is a FCL container a good choice?

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. This has multiple advantages: faster transit time, damage is lessened and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transshipment is more complex and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to New York (USNYC) or Rotterdam to New York (USNYC).

What we mean by FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, ONE.

When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?

If you don’t prefer a full container, a shared container can be used. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight The advantages of this option include: you’re only charged for the space you are using, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Watch out: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.

What we mean by LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 4 m3 and 13,5 m3.
Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, POL, HMM, Evergreen.

What other types of containers are there

The range of boxes is very varied for freight forwarding. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, meat, fish and frozen foods or unique high value cargo. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Bizerte (TNBIZ), port of Liverpool (GBLIV), Marsaxlokk (MTMAR) harbor and terminal Shekou (CNSHK).

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: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.

Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

Load types: What do you want to ship?

Exporting stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to New York (USNYC) has a lot of pluses: it is very efficient, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, containerized, neo bulk. Below we give an explanation.

Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, diesel, biofuels, kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like rods, sand, salt, coils.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
Retail & other: freight like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, electronic goods, clothes + furniture, food, shoes, machines, drinks.

All about international transport (FAQ)

How long does it take for a container ship to go from Hamburg to New York?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to New York takes around 29 days. The total distance is approx. 6900 nautical miles. This is roughly equivalent to 12779 km. When you ship a sea container, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull, weather conditions and delay at the port.

What are the costs of a shipping container to New York (USNYC)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to New York (United States) are relatively expensive. The final invoice amount is determined by various components as cargo type, shipping time and other costs like stacking and siting. Request a quote without obligation for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.

Which customs documents do you need?

When transporting goods to New York, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are required: Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of United States or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.panynj.gov).

What are Incoterms and which ones should you know?

Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party arranges the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the named port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).