Container shipping Hamburg to Poti
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Poti (GEPTI)? Sea freight is very useful: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container overseas with gas-based fuels or equipment can be done via e.g. Arkas Container Transport. Freight forwarders offer a lot of container-types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders you will get dedicated information regarding international transport Poti (GE PTI). We offer practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You can make use of our step-by-step export plan. Contact u directly and we get you a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, safe and relatively cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and transporting roll on/roll off or vehicles.
- The Port of Poti is a much-chosen harbor in Georgia.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Poti (GEPTI) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your goods are stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will arrange the container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Poti (GE PTI), and will be shipped over the ocean to the agent at the port of destination. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the schedule below we offer useful information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Poti |
| Country of destination | Georgia |
| Port Code | GEPTI |
| Transit Time | +/- 19 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Port address | ul David Agmashenebeli 52, Poti 384691, Georgia |
| admin@potiseaport.com | |
| Website | www.potiseaport.com |
| Telephone number | 99539320660 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Poti
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival port. Decide if you will ship FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) and partial shipments. You also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
To start with, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs document
If you ship goods to Poti (GEPTI), you need to share up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing list, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document that is provided to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your container is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading, has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Poti (GEPTI) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container
You are going to ship a container from port of Poti – (GE PTI) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the section below you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Check also more information about Palletwide Containers.
What you need to know about the 20ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for different kinds of storage including furniture or international removals. Good to know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo via the ocean.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.200 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. It is especially intended for shipping large cargo by sea. What you may not know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ choice. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Very suitable for high products.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire 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. There are many advantages to it: efficient transit time, limited damage risk and it’s more cost-effective. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and unloading can be a hassle. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Poti (GEPTI) or Rotterdam to Poti (GEPTI).
- The goal of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, MSC.
Less than container (LCL)
If a large full container is unnecessary, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The meaning of LCL is: you share space with others. The advantages of this option include: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it is more flexible during peak-times. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3 m3 – 16 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, POL, HMM.
Other types of containers and customization
You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. You can also look further at transport options in Paita (PEPAI), port of Rijeka (HRRJK), Lanshi (CNLNS) harbor and terminal Matadi (CDMAT).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Kind of cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Importing load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Poti (GEPTI) have all kinds of advantages: attractive rates, high sea vessel load capacity and very flexible. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, containerized. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, chemicals, biofuels, gasoline, petroleum, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and plates, cement, sugar, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: load like clothes, sports equipment, art and antiques, toys, electronic goods & fashion, furniture, shoes, machines, food.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Poti takes on average 19 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 4450 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 8241 km. If you choose transport by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, sea weather condition and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Poti (Georgia) are slightly above average. The total sum is determined by important aspects like cargo type, period of the year and incoterms. Message us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you are exporting goods to Poti, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are important: Letter of Credit, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading. For more detailed information then we advise you to contact the customs of Georgia or take a look at the website (www.potiseaport.com).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).