Container shipping Hamburg to Portland
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Portland (USPDX)? Sea freight is very useful: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it’s convenient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Importing a container overseas with ro-ro or furniture can be arranged by shipping companies such as Maersk. When you are exporting, you can choose from different types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: full containers (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via this website we offer useful information about international transport Portland (US PDX). We offer practical information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and receive a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, safe and inexpensive way to transport bulk containers.
- When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is perfect for international removals and the transit of ro-ro or equipment.
- The Port of Portland is one of the biggest ports of United States.
- The range of containers includes: 20 footers, 40 footers and Insulated, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Portland (USPDX) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your cargo is wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder ensures that a container is ready. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin (POO) Portland (US PDX), and will be shipped by ocean to the customs at the destination harbor. They offer solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you will find some basic data of the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Portland |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USPDX |
| Transportation time | +/- 29 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Office address | 121 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR 97209-4049, United States |
| E-mail address | ContactUs@PortofPortland.com |
| Website | www.portofportlandor.com/ |
| Phone number | 5039447000 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Portland
- Freight Details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and destination of shipment. Determine the desired transport method: (FCL) full containers or Less Container Load (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Loading the freight
Obviously, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you want to send goods to Portland (USPDX), you should organize several export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, packing list, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Find your 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, for example, transport, insurance and duty related matters. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use the track and trace service to see where your freight is at this moment. You can see exactly when the cargo is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Portland (USPDX) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
Would you like to ship a container from port of Portland – (US PDX) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the next section we put everything together and offer information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You can also click directly to information about Shipping rates.
Explanation about a 20 FT container
20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to stack, which results in lower shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal stuff and international removals. Nice to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is widely used for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.000 kg.
Explanation of the 40 FT container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. In conclusion, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ version. You’ve got just a little extra height. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.200 kg.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many advantages to it: Usually a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and there is only limited availability. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Portland (USPDX) and Rotterdam to Portland (USPDX).
- The meaning of FCL is: you temporarily own a complete container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The concept of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are many benefits like: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and easy time-management and scheduling. Worth mentioning: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then you better go for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The goal of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 and 16 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, HMM.
Other special types of containers
The range of boxes is very diverse for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are also special possibilities for oils, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or fragile items. We give a short explanation below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Beirut (LBBEY), port of Empresa Portuaria Valparaiso (CLVAP), Puerto Rosario Ente Administrador (ARROS) harbor and terminal Ningbo (CNNGB).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Transporting cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Portland (USPDX) is very popular because of attractive costs, best for Bulky Goods and minimal restrictions. The main categories of ocean cargo transported by sea include: dry bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, kerosene, diesel, chemicals, gasoline, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and salt, plates, cement, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: load like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, clothes, electronic goods, sports equipment + furniture, shoes, fashion, machines, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Portland takes approximately 29 days. The total distance is approximately 6900 nautical miles. That equates to 12779 km. When you export something, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull and the propeller, sea weather condition and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Portland (United States) are relatively expensive. The total cost is determined by various factors such as type of goods transported, transit time and conditions. Send us a message for a customised quote and extra info.
When shipping goods to Portland, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Bill of Lading, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice. For additional information, you can contact the customs of United States or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.portofportlandor.com/).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party arranges delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the named port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).