Container shipping Hamburg to Pictou
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Pictou (CAPTO)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is great for bulk goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a container by sea with liquids or cars and other vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. Unifeeder. When you are exporting, you can choose from different types of containers. You have to choose between full containers (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will receive helpful information regarding international transport Pictou (CA PTO). You can read useful information about the different types of sea containers. For this we offer a step-by-step export plan. Provide us with your transport details and we get you a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, secure and affordable way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide removals and the transit of dry bulk or personal effects.
- The Port of Pictou offers excellent transit options in Canada.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Pictou (CAPTO) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your personal stuff is packed tightly in a container. Your freight forwarder will arrange the container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of Pictou (CA PTO), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the port of destination. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the next section we offer useful information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Pictou |
| Country of destination | Canada |
| Port Code | CAPTO |
| Transport Time | +/- 15 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Local address | 37A Water Street, Pictou, Nova Scotia B0K 1H0, Canada |
| straitline@truroreload.com | |
| Website | www.pictoumarineterminals.com/ |
| Telephone number | 902485-9280 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Pictou
- Cargo details
Enter the port of origin and destination of shipment. Choose if you want to ship a complete full container (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Find a container size that fits your goods (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Prepare your package
Firstly, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs document
If you want to send goods to Pictou (CAPTO), you must send several export documents (on behalf of national customs): commercial invoice, packing declaration, packing list, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, describing the correct state of goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are important to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm determines who takes care of, among other things, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track your cargo
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your freight is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the ship is departed from Port of Loading, has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Pictou (CAPTO) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Pictou – (CA PTO) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and rent a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the next section we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. We also offer more information about Furniture transport.
Explanation about a 20 foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, which results in lower shipping costs. Widely used for transporting personal items and removals. Keep in mind: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for shipping freight by sea.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Tip: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.300 kg.
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FCL: Full Container
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and the rates are more favorable. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Pictou (CAPTO) or Rotterdam to Pictou (CAPTO).
- FCL Means that means that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk.
Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, you can use be made of a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The concept of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are multiple advantages: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and easy time-management and scheduling. Remark: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- The premise of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 2 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, POL, Yang Ming, HMM.
Special containers for special freight
There exist a lot of box-types for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for liquid bulk, wheat, barley and cocoa or high class goods. We give a short explanation below. Also check other destinations such as Ruwais (AERUW), port of Gladstone (AUGLT), San Vicente (CLSVE) harbor and terminal Bangkok Modern Terminal (THBMT).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Importing goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Pictou (CAPTO) is very popular because of low prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Frequently chosen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, containerized. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, hydrogen, petroleum, kerosene, biofuels, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like plates, lumber, rods, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: goods like toys, medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques, sports equipment & drinks, shoes, fashion, furniture, food.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Pictou lasts about 15 days. The total distance is about 3450 nautical miles. Converted that is 6389 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull, the sea conditions and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Pictou (Canada) are relatively expensive. The total cost is subject to various factors such as cargo volume and weight, transit time and supply and demand. Fill out our form for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you send goods to Pictou, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Letter of Credit, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Canada or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.pictoumarineterminals.com/).
Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party pays for the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).