Container shipping Hamburg to Newcastle
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Newcastle (AUNTL)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s convenient and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a container overseas with roll on/roll off or machinery can be outsourced to e.g. Hapag-Lloyd. There are and a wide range of container types. You have to choose between Full Container Load (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we share practical information for the purpose of international transport Newcastle (AU NTL). We share practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a step-by-step export plan. Send us your details and get a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, safe and cost-effective way to ship high volume products.
- Compared to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is recommended for worldwide removals and carrying gas-based fuels or consumer goods.
- The Port of Newcastle offers excellent transit options in Australia.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 footers, 40 footers and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Newcastle (AUNTL) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your articles are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will reserve a container for you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin (POO) Newcastle (AU NTL), and will be shipped over the sea to the addressee at the POD (port of destination). You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below we provide you with details about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Newcastle |
| Country of destination | Australia |
| Port Code | AUNTL |
| Transit Time | +/- 55 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Port address | PO Box 663, Newcastle, NSW 2300, Australia |
| mail@newportcorp.com | |
| Website | www.newportcorp.com.au/ |
| Telephone number | 02-49858222 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Newcastle
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Specify your preference: full containers (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Freight preparations
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs document
When you import cargo from Newcastle (AUNTL), you must send various export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing declaration, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing list, commercial invoice. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is provided to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for e.g the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your load is right now. You can check the status when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Newcastle (AUNTL) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Newcastle – (AU NTL) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important 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 shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the text box below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular container types. Check also more information about Dry Van Containers.
Important specifications of the 20 foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are relatively easy to ship, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal items or international movings. Some extra info: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.200 kilogram.
What you need to know about the 40 foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. He can hold much more cargo. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. In conclusion, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ deal. Thereby you have a little more height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The advantages are great: faster transit time, less potential for damage and it’s more cost-effective. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for small cargo and insurance is more expensive. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Newcastle (AUNTL) or Rotterdam to Newcastle (AUNTL).
- FCL Means that means that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, Maersk.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If you don’t prefer a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is more flexible during peak-times. Watch out: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is a better choice. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 & 13 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, ZIM, POL.
Special containers for special freight
The range of boxes is very diverse for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Special boxes are also being used for oils, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very expensive items. You can read all about it in the section below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Haifa (ILHFA), port of Tianjin (CNTSN), Toronto (CATOR) harbor and terminal Izmit Korfezi (TRIZT).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Cargo types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Newcastle (AUNTL) has lots of advantages: low prices, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk, dry bulk, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, hydrogen, petroleum, chemicals, diesel, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also rods, sugar, plates, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: items like toys, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, sports equipment or machines, shoes, drinks, food, furniture.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Newcastle takes on average 55 days. The total distance is approx. 13100 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 24261 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: draft and speed, weather and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Newcastle (Australia) are relatively expensive. The total cost is subject to various components as type of goods transported, transit time and incoterms. Fill in the application form for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you are sending goods to Newcastle, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses. For more information, you can contact the customs of Australia or check the official website for more info (www.newportcorp.com.au/).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party takes care of the transportation to the required port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).