Container shipping Hamburg to Oslo
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Oslo (NOOSL)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it’s transparant and it is eco-friendly. Importing a container overseas with container cargo or equipment is easy with shippinglines like Regional Container Lines. You can choose from different types of containers. An important distinction is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via this website we share helpful information about international transport Oslo (NO OSL). We share extensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and we will send a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare it to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide removals and the transit of vegetables or bikes.
- The Port of Oslo is an important logistics artery in Norway.
- Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Oslo (NOOSL) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your material is packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will book a container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departure port Oslo (NO OSL), and will be shipped by sea to the customs at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the next section we provide you with details about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Oslo |
| Country of destination | Norway |
| Port Code | NOOSL |
| Transport Time | +/- 3 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | P.O.Box. 230 Sentrum, Oslo N-0103, Norway |
| eva.hagen@ohv.oslo.no | |
| Website | www.ohv.oslo.no |
| Phone | 4723492600 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Oslo
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and the port of destination. Determine your container terms: Full Container Load (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Common Export Documents
If you ship cargo to Oslo (NOOSL), you need to share various export documents (on behalf of national customs): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing list. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document signed by the carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Incoterms for your freight
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm shows how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and duty related matters. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your container is right now. You can see exactly when the load is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Oslo (NOOSL) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight
You are going to ship a container from port of Oslo – (NO OSL) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to ask an appropriate container. They come in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM, MSC. Important towns around the port are Oslo, Nesoddtangen, Fjellstrand, Smestad, Blakstad, Rotnes, Fagerstrand, Åneby, Sylling, Åros, Røyken, Frogner, Fetsund, Flateby, Ås, Sætre, Drøbak, Ask, Lindeberg, Tranby. In the text box below you will find useful information about the most popular products. We are happy to provide you with more information about Import.
Information and benefits of 20 ft container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are relatively easy to ship, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and international movings. Some extra info: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.500 kg.
Specifications of a 40 FT container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Finally, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ deal. You have more height at your disposal. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- It has the following dimensions: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then a full container is often worth it. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. The benefits are great: It allows for a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and the rates are more favorable. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and less convenient delivery options. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Oslo (NOOSL) or Rotterdam to Oslo (NOOSL).
- The idea of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL Means that means that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are many benefits like: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Watch out: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 1,5 m3 – 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, POL, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM.
What other types of containers are there
You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oils or chemicals, grain, flour, or very exclusive stuff. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Uddevalla (SEUDD), port of Varna (BGVAR), Libreville (GALBV) harbor and terminal Adelaide (AUADL).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Important types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Oslo (NOOSL) has a lot of pluses: low cost, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, neo bulk, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, hydrogen, biofuels, kerosene, petroleum, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and coils, sand, cement, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: cargo like electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques, toys, clothes and drinks, food, shoes, fashion, machines.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Oslo takes approximately 3 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 600 nautical miles (M). That is about 1111 km. When you send something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull, wind force and direction and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Oslo (Norway) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on important aspects like type of container, period of the year and pickup charges and Fill out our form for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you send goods to Oslo, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents should be provided: Letter of Credit, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Norway or take a look at the website (www.ohv.oslo.no).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter pays for delivering the goods to the port of origin. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).