Container shipping Hamburg to Dubai
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Rashid (AEDXB)? Sea freight has many pluses: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is efficient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Importing a container overseas with container cargo or semi-finished goods can be outsourced to e.g. Wan Hai Lines. They can get you and a wide range of container types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: (FCL) full containers and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport specialists you will receive dedicated information regarding international transport Dubai (AE DXB). You can read extensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Contact u directly and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, safe and inexpensive way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Compared to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight provides services for international removals and the transit of vegetables or equipment.
- The Port of Dubai is a popular port in United Arab Emirates.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Insulated, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Rashid (AEDXB) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your cargo is loaded into the container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure Dubai (AE DXB), and will be shipped over the sea to the consignee at the arrival harbour. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the list below we offer useful information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Dubai |
| Country of destination | United Arab Emirates |
| Port Code | AEDXB |
| Transit Time | +/- 30 days |
| Shipping prices | $$ |
| Office address | PO Box 17000, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| E-mail address | sales@dpa.ae |
| Website | www.dpa.ae/ |
| Telephone number | 97148811110 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Dubai
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD. Also indicate whether you prefer a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Cargo preparations
First of all, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Export documents
If you ship cargo to Rashid (AEDXB), you will need several export documents (to the national customs): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, certificates of origin, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a legal document signed by the carrier to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are important to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm determines who will pay for things like insurance, transport and all documents. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to check where your shipment is right now. You can check the status when the freight has been registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Rashid (AEDXB) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Dubai – (AE DXB) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to pick the right container type. They are available in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. Below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Letter of Credit.
Explanation about a 20ft container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to stack, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal stuff or international removals. What you might not know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.800 kg.
Specifications of a 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Good to know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ variant. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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(FCL) Full Container
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then it is usually better to book a full container. 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: faster transit time, limited chance of damage and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not efficient for small cargo types and it is hard to book during peak season. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Rashid (AEDXB) or Rotterdam to Rashid (AEDXB).
- The premise of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The goal of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. You benefit from many advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, you can save on inventory costs and more flexible during intense shipping season. Pay attention: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping rates are based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- LCL Means that means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2 m3 & 15 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen.
Special containers for special freight
The range of boxes is very diverse for international cargo shipping. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, wheat, barley and cocoa or unique high value cargo. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Banjul (GMBJL), port of Gunsan (KRKUV), Le Verdon (FRLVE) harbor and terminal Beira (MZBEW).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Freight types: what are you going to transport?
Shipping goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Dubai (AEDXB) is very popular because of attractive costs, there are lots of different shipping options and very flexible. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, petroleum, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and plates, sand, salt, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: items like electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy or machines, furniture, shoes, fashion, drinks.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Dubai takes approx 30 days. The distance to be covered is about 7150 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 13242 km. When you send something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The precise shipping time depends on the boat speed, weather conditions and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are average. The total sum is determined by various parts such as type of container, shipping time and freight forwarder handling fees. Please contact us for the best rates and current transit times.
When you are sending goods to Dubai, there are documents you need for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of United Arab Emirates or take a look at the website (www.dpa.ae/).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter bears responsibility for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the named port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the selling party is fully liable for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).