Container shipping Hamburg to Paita
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Paita (PEPAI)? Sea freight has many advantages: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is economical much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting a container by sea with gas-based fuels or cars is very easy with e.g. Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. They offer all kind of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a complete full container (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our experts you will get dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Paita (PE PAI). We share knowledge and inside-information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Send us your details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, trouble-free and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is perfect for international removals and importing breakbulk or cars.
- The Port of Paita is a much-chosen harbor in Peru.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Paita (PEPAI) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your products are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (the middleman) have a special container prepared. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departure port Paita (PE PAI), and will be shipped by ocean to the agent at the destination harbor. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the attached table we share important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Paita |
| Country of destination | Peru |
| Port Code | PEPAI |
| Transportation time | +/- 36 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Port address | Av. Contralmirante Raygada 110, Callao, Peru |
| info@enapu.com.pe | |
| Website | www.enapu.com.pe |
| Phone number | 51 1 429-9210 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Paita
- Shipment details
Enter the port of origin and the POD (port of destination). Choose if you want to ship Full Container Load (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Freight preparations
To start with, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent damage, we advise you to use pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport cargo to Paita (PEPAI), you will need relevant export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your cargo
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can check easily when the cargo is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Paita (PEPAI) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Paita – (PE PAI) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to book the right container for your cargo. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Paita, Colán, Vichayal, La Huaca, Tamarindo, La Arena, Marcavelica, Sullana, Catacaos, Vice, La Unión, Salitral, Piura, Bernal, Talara, Querecotillo, Sechura, Tambo Grande, El Alto, La Brea. In the text box below you will find useful information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We are happy to provide you with more information about Cargo types.
What you need to know about the 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to stack, which results in lower shipping costs. Widely used for transporting household goods or international movings. Some extra info: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- One of the most rented boxes for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.600 kg.
Advantages of a 40 FT container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. What you may not know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ deal. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Very suitable for high products.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- The dimensions are standard: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.000 kg.
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FCL: Full Container
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then a full container is often worth it. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: Usually a faster transit time, limited damage risk and the rates are more favorable. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and insurance is more expensive. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Paita (PEPAI) or Rotterdam to Paita (PEPAI).
- The concept of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC.
Information about LCL containers
With a small freight, a shared container can be used. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL Means that means that you share space with others. The advantages of this option include: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you can save on inventory costs and more options during peak shipping season. Watch out: if you can fill more than half of a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL cost is calculated by the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- LCL means that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2,5 m3 & 13 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, POL, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.
Other types of containers and customization
The range of boxes is very diverse for the shipment of your goods. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, grain, flour, or unique high value cargo. We explain everything below. You can also check more information about shipping to Chiwan (CNCWN), port of Sines (PTSIE), the Bay of Cadiz (ESCAD) harbor and terminal Accra (GHACC).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Freight types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Paita (PEPAI) have all kinds of advantages: low rates, it is great for transporting bulky goods and very flexible. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, break bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, kerosene, chemicals, gasoline, diesel, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like cement, sand, salt, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: freight like medical/pharmacy, clothes, toys, art and antiques, sports equipment + shoes, food, drinks, machines, fashion.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Paita takes around 36 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 8500 nautical miles (NM). That is about 15742 kilometers. If you make a sea shipment, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and direction and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Paita (Peru) are slightly above average. The total costs are determined by various ingredients such as cargo volume and weight, period of the year and supply and demand. Fill out our form for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to Paita, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are important: Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Peru or take a look at the website (www.enapu.com.pe).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter pays for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the agreed port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).