Container shipping Hamburg to Pointe Noire
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Pointe Noire (CGPNR)? Sea freight is very useful: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, you have low maintenance costs and it has live tracking. Transporting a container by sea with breakbulk or cars can be outsourced to e.g. X-Press Feeders. Freight forwarders offer different types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our portal you will get accurate information regarding international transport Pointe Noire (CG PNR). We offer practical information about the different types of sea containers. For this we offer a 5 step export plan. Send you shipping details and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a good, staunch and cheap way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare it to air transport, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is perfect for international movings and transporting liquids or vehicles.
- The Port of Pointe Noire is a frequently chosen port in Congo.
- Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Pointe Noire (CGPNR) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your material is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company have a special container prepared. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Pointe Noire (CG PNR), and will be shipped over the sea to the terminal at the port of destination. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the schedule below you will find practical information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Pointe Noire |
| Country of destination | Congo |
| Port Code | CGPNR |
| Transit Time | +/- 25 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Local address | BP 711,Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo |
| congo@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | sante.gouv.cd |
| Phone number | 242940052 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Pointe Noire
- Select shipment details
Enter the departing port and the arrival port. Determine the desired transport method: Full Container Load (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also select the desired size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the container
As a starting point, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs document
If you ship goods to Pointe Noire (CGPNR), you must send special export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing list, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice, certificates of origin. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document signed by the carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use container track and trace to check where your freight is right now. You can see 24/7 when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Pointe Noire (CGPNR) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You want to ship a container from port of Pointe Noire – (CG PNR) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20 ft, 40 ft) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM, Maersk. Major towns near the seaport are Loandjili, Loubomo, Nkayi, Madingou, Sibiti, Mossendjo, Kinkala, Matsanga, Brazzaville, Djambala, Ewo, Gamboma, Owando, Sémbé, Ouésso, Impfondo. In the section below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular container types. You can also click directly to information about Import.
Explanation about a 20 FT container
20-foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to load, access, and handle, so the transport costs are quite low. Particularly suitable for the transport of furniture and movings. Nice to know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Explanation about a 40 ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting bulk goods by sea. In conclusion, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ variant. They are 9’6 tall. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.800 kg.
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Information about FCL containers
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, it is best to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: ideal transit time, less potential for damage and the rates are more favorable. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for small cargo and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Pointe Noire (CGPNR) and Rotterdam to Pointe Noire (CGPNR).
- The premise of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by LCL is that you share the container with other importers. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more options during peak shipping season. Important: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. The total shipping costs are related to the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen, ZIM.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very varied for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, onions, potatoes, vegetables or high class goods. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Civitavecchia (ITCVV), port of Semarang (IDSRG), Seattle (USSEA) harbor and terminal Belgrade (RSBEG).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like like grain and ore.
- 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: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Cargo types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Pointe Noire (CGPNR) has a lot of pluses: low rates, very safe and secure and very flexible. Relevant ocean cargo categories shipped via sea routes are: dry bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, break bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, chemicals, hydrogen, gasoline, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and plates, sugar, coils, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: cargo like clothes, art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods or food, fashion, drinks, machines, shoes.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Pointe Noire takes around 25 days. The total distance is about 5700 nautical miles (M). That is about 10556 km. When you have booked a sea freight you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull, weather and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Pointe Noire (Congo) are slightly above average. The actual costs are determined by important aspects like cargo dimension, shipping route and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Request a quote without obligation for current rates and transit times.
When transporting goods to Pointe Noire, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Congo or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (sante.gouv.cd).
Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller arranges covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller must arrange all processes concerning the freight until all cargo is on the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).