Container shipping Hamburg to Moin
Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Puerto Moin (CRMOB)? Sea freight is very practical: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is great for bulk goods and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with gas-based fuels or equipment is easy with shippinglines like Sea Lead Shipping. 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 a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport agents we provide you with helpful information regarding international transport Moin (CR MOB). We share extensive information about the various sea container types. For this we offer a practical step-by-step plan. Send us your details and get a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, sure and relatively cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is suitable for international movings and exporting refrigerated cargo or machinery.
- The Port of Moin is one of the biggest ports of Costa Rica.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Puerto Moin (CRMOB) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your goods are wrapped up in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will arrange the container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Moin (CR MOB), and will be shipped overseas to the customs at the arrival harbour. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the attached table you will find some basic data of the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Moin |
| Country of destination | Costa Rica |
| Port Code | CRMOB |
| Transport Time | +/- 32 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Office address | P.O. Box 1320-7300, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica |
| E-mail address | costa-rica@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.japdeva.go.cr/ |
| Phone number | 506-795-4747 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Moin
- Freight Details
Enter the departure port and destination of shipment. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) full containers or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Prepare your package
Firstly, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you are going to transport goods to Puerto Moin (CRMOB), you will have to provide required export documents (for fast customs clearance): commercial invoice, packing declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g insurance, transport and all documents. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your cargo is right now. You will get a notification when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Puerto Moin (CRMOB) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type
You want to ship a container from port of Moin – (CR MOB) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to ask an appropriate container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the next chapter you will find useful information about the most common sizes and types. You may also like: International Movings.
Specifications of a 20 foot container
Twenty Foot Containers (also known as dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items or international removals. What you might not know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- One of the most rented boxes for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.800 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it very economical for shipping large volumes of cargo. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. They are 9’6 tall. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- 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.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.400 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, it is best to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many advantages to it: optimal transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Puerto Moin (CRMOB) and Rotterdam to Puerto Moin (CRMOB).
- FCL Means that means that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
If you don’t prefer a full container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The meaning of LCL is: shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You benefit from many advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, the handling and insurance costs are limited and lower sourcing risk. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, ZIM, Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai.
Alternative container types
There are many different types of boxes available for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are specially developed transport options for liquids, wheat, barley and cocoa or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also look further at transport options in Larvik (NOLAR), port of Tampa Authority (USTPA), Bintulu (MYBTU) harbor and terminal Ashdod (ILASH).
- Bulk Containers: often used for 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: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Cargo types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Exporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Moin (CRMOB) has lots of advantages: low cost, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. The most important ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, containerized. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, gasoline, chemicals, hydrogen, petroleum, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like plates, coils, sugar, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: goods like toys, electronic goods, clothes, art and antiques, sports equipment or drinks, machines, fashion, shoes, furniture.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Moin lasts about 32 days. The total distance is approx. 7600 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 14075 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Moin (Costa Rica) are slightly above average. The total cost depends on important aspects like cargo weight, shipping time and local handling fees. Please contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When shipping goods to Moin, there are documents you need for customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Costa Rica or view the website of the port/government (www.japdeva.go.cr/).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party arranges covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).