Container shipping Hamburg to Palermo
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Palermo (ITPMO)? Sea freight is very useful: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is great for bulk goods and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting containers with freight like refrigerated cargo or cars and other vehicles is easy with shippinglines like Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. They offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. A big difference is being made between a complete full container (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport agents you will receive lots of practical information for the purpose of international transport Palermo (IT PMO). We share practical information about the different types of containers. Besides this we share a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Fill out the form and we will prepare a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, sure and low cost-way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide movings and the transit of container cargo or personal effects.
- The Port of Palermo is one of the most important ports in Italy.
- Commonly container types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
Index
Shipping to Palermo (ITPMO) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your material is stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) sends the location details to you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Palermo (IT PMO), and will be shipped by ocean to the consignee at the destination harbor. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the list below you will find some basic data of the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Palermo |
| Country of destination | Italy |
| Port Code | ITPMO |
| Transport Time | +/- 16 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Office address | Via Piano dell’Ucciardone, 4, Palermo, PA 90139, Italy |
| autport@autport.pa.it | |
| Website | www.autport.pa.it |
| Phone number | 390916277111 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Palermo
- Freight Details
Enter the departing port and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you prefer a complete full container (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
To start with, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Export documents
If you are going to transport goods to Palermo (ITPMO), you will need various export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing declaration, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm defines who bears responsibility for e.g. export/import documents, insurances and transport. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your cargo is right now. You can check the status when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Palermo (ITPMO) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Palermo – (IT PMO) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and get a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. Below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular container types. You can also click directly to information about Road Freight.
Information and benefits of 20 foot container
20 foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal stuff or international removals. Pro tip: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.200 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40 foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Finally, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ choice. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- It has the following dimensions: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.800 kg.
Instant Ocean Freight Rates: get instant container shipping rates!
Compare rates from different major shipping lines
What is the meaning of FCL container?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you can book your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The benefits are great: Usually a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and unloading can be a hassle. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Palermo (ITPMO) and Rotterdam to Palermo (ITPMO).
- The concept of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The meaning of LCL is: you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Remark: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- LCL Means that means that you reserve space in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 4 m3 & 16 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Wan Hai, Evergreen, ZIM, HMM.
Information about other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your items. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most common type is the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for oils, flowers, fruit or unique high value cargo. We give a short explanation below. You can also look further at transport options in Long Beach (USLGB), port of Bremen (DEBRE), Vila (VUVLI) harbor and terminal Fujairah (AEFJR).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Exporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Palermo (ITPMO) is very popular because of low rates, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. The most important ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, containerized. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, kerosene, diesel, hydrogen, biofuels, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and salt, rods, coils, sand.
- 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: products like clothes, toys, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment or shoes, fashion, furniture, food, machines.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Palermo takes around 16 days. The total distance is about 3550 nautical miles. This is equivalent to 6575 km. When you ship a sea container, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull, sea weather condition and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Palermo (Italy) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various components as container size, shipping time and pickup charges and Send us a message for a quote for your transport.
When sending goods to Palermo, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of Italy or check the official website for more info (www.autport.pa.it).
Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party arranges delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).