Container shipping Hamburg to Paradip Garh
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Paradip Garh (INPRT)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s convenient and you can track the cargo in real time. Ship a container overseas with gas-based fuels or personal goods can be done via e.g. X-Press Feeders. There are many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between a complete full container (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our experts you will receive useful information for international transport Paradip (IN PRT). You can read inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Send us your details and get a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, trustworthy and inexpensive way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is excellent for international removals and shipping breakbulk or cars.
- The Port of Paradip Garh is one of the biggest ports of India.
- Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Paradip Garh (INPRT) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your products are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Paradip (IN PRT), and will be shipped over the sea to the recipient at the arrival port. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the schedule below you will find practical information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Paradip Garh |
| Country of destination | India |
| Port Code | INPRT |
| Transportation time | +/- 31 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | P.O. Paradip Port, District Cuttack, Paradip, Orissa 754 142, India |
| E-mail address | chmppt@paradipport.gov.in |
| Website | www.paradipport.gov.in |
| Telephone number | 06722222046 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Paradip Garh
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival harbour. Decide how you want to export: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
Firstly, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport cargo to Paradip Garh (INPRT), you will have to provide special export documents (for correct national customs papers): certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Frequently used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track your shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Paradip Garh (INPRT) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Paradip Garh – (IN PRT) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container specifications (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the box below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular products. We are happy to provide you with more information about Cars transport.
Specifications of a 20ft container
20 foot containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Widely used for transporting household goods and movings. Pro tip: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.000 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Moreover, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ box. You have more height at your disposal. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then you better book an exclusive private full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: It guarantees a faster transit time, less potential for damage and you pay lower price per unit. There are of course also drawbacks: it is not suitable for small cargo and less convenient delivery options. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Paradip Garh (INPRT) or Rotterdam to Paradip Garh (INPRT).
- FCL means that the container only holds your cargo.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The concept of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many benefits like: you can save money on smaller shipments, less inventory costs & management and lower sourcing risk. Remark: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The concept of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, Yang Ming, HMM, Wan Hai.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very diverse for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for oils or chemicals, meat, fish and frozen foods or very exclusive stuff. Our expert has laid out a list below. You can also read more information about shipments to Felixstowe (GBFXT), port of Taichung (TWTXG), Tanga (TZTGT) harbor and terminal Ningbo (CNNBG).
- 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: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Important types of ocean cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Importing stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Paradip Garh (INPRT) have all kinds of advantages: attractive pricing, very safe and secure and very flexible. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, containerized, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, chemicals, kerosene, gasoline, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like sand, salt, rods, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, toys, electronic goods, art and antiques & food, drinks, machines, fashion, furniture.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Paradip Garh takes approx 31 days. The distance between the two ports is about 7300 nautical miles. Converted that is 13520 km. If you choose transport by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the speed of the boat, weather conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Paradip Garh (India) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various features such as cargo type, shipping time and local handling fees. Message us for a quote for your transport.
When shipping goods to Paradip, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Packing List. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of India or view the website of the port/government (www.paradipport.gov.in).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller arranges all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).