Container shipping Hamburg to Nueva Palmira

Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s transparant and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting containers with freight like breakbulk or semi-finished goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Sinotrans. You can book various types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container for yourself (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport agents you will find actual information for the purpose of international transport Nueva Palmira (UY NVP). You can read comprehensive information about the different types of containers. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Describe what you want to transport and get a quote with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a smart, staunch and cost-effective way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
When you compare it with air shipments, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
Sea freight is perfect for worldwide movings and carrying fruit or equipment.
The Port of Nueva Palmira is one of the biggest ports of Uruguay.
Popular container types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your personal stuff is wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) have a special container prepared. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Nueva Palmira (UY NVP), and will be shipped overseas to the importer at the port of destination. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the schedule below you can read different kind of info about the POD (Port Of Destination).

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Nueva Palmira
Country of destination	Uruguay
Port Code	UYNVP
Transit Time	+/- 33 days
Shipping costs	$$$
Local address	Ruta 12 Km 0, Nueva Palmira, Uruguay
E-mail address	rgrien@anp.com.uy
Website	www.anp.com.uy
Telephone number	(5982)6288059

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Nueva Palmira

Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Specify your preference: a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Find a container size that fits your goods (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Preparing the cargo
As a starting point, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
Customs documents and procedures
When you transport your cargo to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP), please pay attention to the necessary up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract signed by the carrier describing the correct state of goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
Choosing the Incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm shows who bears responsibility for e.g. export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Track and Trace shipment
Use the track and trace service to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the load is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Nueva Palmira (UYNVP) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight

You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Nueva Palmira – (UY NVP) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to find the right container type. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. Well-known cities around the harbor are Carmelo, Dolores, Mercedes, Colonia, Fray Bentos, Juan Lacaze, Nueva Helvecia, Trinidad, Young, San José, Paysandú, Durazno, Santa Lucía, Florida, Canelones, Delta del Tigre, Paso de los Toros, Progreso, Las Piedras, La Paz. In the next section we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular container types. You can also click directly to information about Insulated Containers.

Important specifications of the twenty foot container

20 foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are relatively easy to ship, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Widely used for transporting personal effects or international removals. Pro tip: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.

One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo by sea.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.700 kilogram.

Details of a 40 FT container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting large loads by sea. Good to know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ variant. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Stuff can be stacked high.

They are ideal for big shipments.
The dimensions are the same internationally: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.700 kg.

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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: it is not suitable for small cargo and it is hard to book during peak season. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP) and Rotterdam to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP).

FCL means that you have the entire container space to yourself.
Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM.

When is a LCL container a good choice?

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. With LCL transport, you share the container with other importers. There are many benefits like: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Notable: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then you better go for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.

LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
Ideal for transport volumes between 1,5 m3 – 13,5 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
Wide availability in all months of the year.
Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, POL, ZIM, Yang Ming.

Alternative container types

There is a wide range of boxes for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oils, vegetables and fruit or high class goods. We explain everything below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Majuro (MHMAJ), port of New Orleans (USMSY), Thessaloniki (GRSKG) harbor and terminal Elizabeth (ZAPLZ).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.

Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.

Cargo types: What do you want to ship?

Exporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP) has many benefits: it is very efficient, there are lots of different shipping options and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: containerized, liquid bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, neo bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.

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): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, diesel, petroleum, kerosene, hydrogen, biofuels.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like cement, rods, salt, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, clothes, toys, sports equipment and furniture, food, shoes, machines, drinks.

FAQ: current topics around international transport

What is the sea shipping time for goods from Hamburg to Nueva Palmira?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Nueva Palmira takes around 33 days. The total distance is about 7900 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 14631 kilometers. When you export something, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull and the propeller, weather conditions and port inspection.

What are the costs of a shipping container to Nueva Palmira (UYNVP)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Nueva Palmira (Uruguay) are slightly above average. The actual costs are determined by various factors such as type of container, shipping route and incoterms. Send us a message for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.

Which customs documents do you need?

When you send goods to Nueva Palmira, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are required: Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Insurance Certificate. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Uruguay or view the website of the port/government (www.anp.com.uy).

What are Incoterms and which ones should you know?

Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter pays for the carriage of the goods up to the named port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller has the responsibility for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).