Container shipping Hamburg to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT)? Sea freight is very practical: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it’s transparant and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with food or machinery is very easy with e.g. Evergreen Marine Corporation. Freight forwarders offer many different types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our portal we share useful information for international transport Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES SCT). We offer extensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a export plan in 5 steps. Send you shipping details and we will prepare a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, sure and low cost-way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide relocations and importing ro-ro or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a much-chosen harbor in Spain.
- The most commonly used containers are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your articles are packed in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will reserve a container for you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES SCT), and will be shipped by ocean to the terminal at the arrival harbour. You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below you can read different kind of info about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Country of destination | Spain |
| Port Code | ESSCT |
| Transportation time | +/- 8 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | Avda Francisco de la Roche 47, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| presidencia@puertosdetenerife.org | |
| Website | www.puertosdetenerife.org/ |
| Telephone number | 922605465 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) full containers or partial shipments (LCL). Also select container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the freight
Firstly, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you are going to transport cargo to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT), you will need special export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Find your incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for export/import documents, insurances and transport. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track your shipment
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the ship is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife – (ES SCT) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and get a suitable container. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the next section you can read all important information about the most common sizes and types. You may also like: Container Insurance.
Information and benefits of 20 foot container
20 foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are very efficient, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of household goods or international movings. Keep in mind: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.200 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40 FT container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Tip: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ version. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The advantages are great: optimal transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and insurance is extra important. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT) or Rotterdam to Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT).
- The concept of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, Maersk.
Information about LCL containers
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you share the container with other importers. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, you spend less on inventory space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Pay attention: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- With LCL transport, you reserve space in a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2,5 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, HMM, ZIM, Wan Hai, POL.
What other types of containers are there
There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, flowers, fruit or fragile items. You can read more about it below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Pointe-a-Pierre (TTPTP), port of Helsinki (FIHEL), Apapa (NGAPP) harbor and terminal Napoli (ITNAP).
- 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: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Freight types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ESSCT) has many benefits: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: containerized, break bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, dry bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, petroleum, hydrogen, kerosene, gasoline, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, rods, coils, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: cargo like toys, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, clothes, electronic goods or food, shoes, furniture, machines, fashion.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Santa Cruz de Tenerife takes approximately 8 days. The total distance is approximately 1750 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 3241 km. If you choose transport by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull and the propeller, sea weather condition and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various components as container size, period of the year and local handling fees. Do not hesitate to contact us for current rates and transit times.
When transporting goods to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, then customs clearance is an important step. You need to present the following documents: Packing List, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin. For more detailed information you can contact the customs of Spain or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.puertosdetenerife.org/).
Incoterms describe all tasks, risks, and costs associated with the transaction of goods worldwide. Popular terms for waterway transportation are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party pays for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).